Over the course of the past couple years or so, the Super Mario Bros. series has seen quite a bit of change. When Charles Martinet stepped down from his role as the voice of Mario, that took many fans by surprise. That wouldn’t be the last of the well-known Mario…
Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…
As people discovered yesterday, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a variety of generic USB webcams for use with GameChat. That’s great for people who already have a webcam in their possession and don’t want to shell out for Nintendo’s official camera. What if you wanted to…
Late last year, The Pokémon Company announced it would be collaborating with official sumo tournaments in Japan. It seems the partnership was a success as the two are once again joining forces for another round. The January 2022 collaboration will take the form of Pokémon themed banners plus kimono for…
The Street Fighter series is an absolute legend, both within its genre and games as a medium. Though the first game isn’t exactly a high point in that legacy, its release back in 1987 paved the way for some all-timers. Now Capcom is paying tribute to that year and every…
Mario Kart Tour is about to send players to another real world city, transformed into a track for all your globetrotting needs. Via Twitter, they’ve announced the upcoming Singapore Speedway along with a brand-new driver. Say hello to Vacation Luigi! Now, typically Luigi’s travel plans end up…
Mario Kart 9 is reportedly in active development and will come with a “new twist,” according to Kantan Games consultant Dr. Serkan Toto. In an article from GamesIndustry.biz, Toto says despite Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s success on the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo plans on bringing a new installment of the racing…
It’s time to hit the links (that’s a golf thing, right?) — Golf Story is the next game to have a Free Trial period for Nintendo Switch Online users… in Japan. From today through January 14th at 6 p.m. JST, those with Japanese NSO accounts will be able to download…
Touken Ranbu Warriors — a Musou collab with the popular browser game starring the human personifications of famous swords — is launching this year, and Koei Tecmo has seen fit to detail the game in a lengthy six minute PV that details both battles and functions at your home base,…
A new year of Nintendo releases is about to begin, and that means more possibilities for Tetris 99 themes! The freemium puzzle game has been rolling out cross promotional customization since its start. Now a new Tetris Maximus Cup (the 28th!) is on the way, featuring sights and sounds from…
After a busy December, Super Rare Games is now ready to kick off 2022 with a new, 4,000 limited physical copy run of another Nintendo Switch game. Earning the 62nd spot in SRG’s collection of physical Switch games is Paper Cult’s Bloodroots. In Bloodroots, the world is your weapon…
For the person who wants to say “I have a high amount of money and taste but also a heightened sense of irony,” this is the fashion item for you — a gold-coated silver Magikarp necklace, costing a cool ¥12,900 (roughly $111), from noted Japanese boutique accessory brand U-Treasure (which…
Is your bank account drained from the holidays? Do you still have the slightest bit of spending money left in your wallet? Well, Nintendo is about to drain you dry, as after the conclusion of their recent holiday sale, they now have a big exciting New Year’s eShop sale with…
Terry is one of Dragon Quest’s most iconic party members, arguably outshining his own game’s hero in terms of recognizability. After debuting in Dragon Quest VI, he went on to star in the first Dragon Quest Monsters, multiple spin-offs, and can even be found referenced as an alt-costume in Super…
Update (1/25/22): An English version of the six minute overview trailer for Pokémon Legends: Arceus has been shared by Nintendo of America. You can watch it here: We’re nearing a new kind of Pokémon journey at the end of the month, and Nintendo’s delivered an extended look…
