Last night, Nintendo dropped one of the biggest updates we’ve seen so far for the Switch 2. No, it’s not themes — but arguably, it’s even better! Switch 2 system update Version 22.0.0 introduces a brand new feature called Handheld Boost. This new mode allows original Nintendo Switch games running…
Despite being available for almost a full year now, Mario Kart World is about to get the Wii-era peripheral treatment from Hori. Following up on its Mario Kart 8 Deluxe accessories, Hori has revealed two new wheels designed specifically for Mario Kart World that will be hitting retail shelves on…
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds may have fallen below sales expectations, but that’s not stopping Sega from continuing to support the game. In an announcement this morning, the company revealed that three new free characters are coming to the game over the next two months. Ranging from Angry Birds to Yakuza and…
The Japanese Nintendo social accounts have shared a look at the intro for Mario Strikers: Battle League. In it, we get a clear look at our favorite characters in action — Mario, Bowser, Wario, and the rest of the gang are zipping around the field while showing off their powerful…
Earlier today, we reported on an interesting story from Disrupting The Game: From The Bronx To The Top Of Nintendo, the latest book from former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé. He had pushed for a lower launch price for the 3DS which, going by another section of the book,…
If you were a very early adopter of the Nintendo 3DS when it launched in 2011, you may recall the circulating news stories of sales not meeting Nintendo’s expectations. You might also remember being disappointed at the system receiving a huge price drop just months after its debut (or in…
One of my favorite aspects of the Mario Strikers series has always been the unique character artwork. While traditional Mario titles focus on clean character models, Strikers throws all of that out the window with a much more stylized take. Thankfully for us, Nintendo is keeping with that tradition with…
Do you like strategy? Monochrome? Giant robots? Assuming the answer to all of those questions is “yes” (and it better be), then look no further than Wolfstride, an upcoming mecha RPG from developer OTA IMON Studio and publisher Raw Fury, coming to the Nintendo Switch on May 10th. …
Anybody remember the Pokémon World Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2? Where all the old Trainers from previous games showed up and you got to fight them? It was dope. It’s not the first or last time the series had battles against past Trainer legends, but it was…
It’s time for everybody’s favorite hot-button topic — sales reports! Specifically in Japan, where the sales chart was topped by Nintendo Switch Sports, selling over 190,000 copies on its debut. While nearly a 50% decrease from Wii Sports Resort’s first week sales (354,000), it’s still a solid performer that we…
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak releases on June 30th, and so you might be wondering if you can just pick up and play it. The short answer is “not quite” — to be able to access Sunbreak’s content, you’ll have to clear the base game’s final boss in the main storyline,…
With its blockier look and cheery expression it’s no surprise Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ Hisuian form of Voltorb has proven popular, and naturally popularity means merchandise when it comes to this franchise. A new plush of Hisuian Voltorb has rolled onto the online Pokémon Center store, retailing for $14.99. It stands…
In recent years the retro indie market has started to move on from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras to fully embrace the 3D nostalgia. This new game from developer A Grumpy Fox and publisher Deck13 Spotlight is a choice example, going all-in with low-poly models, blocky textures, and even having…
Nintendo Switch Sports might be giving some console owners their fill of soccer inspired fun already, but there’s something a little more extreme just around the corner. Mario Strikers: Battle League marks the return of this particular sports spinoff sub-series, bolstering its online side and introducing some new mechanics. …
When you think of iconic duos, what comes to mind? Peanut Butter and jelly? Simon and Garfunkel? What about Pokémon and Build-A-Bear Workshop? That’s right! Build-A-Bear and the Pokémon Company are teaming up once again to bring a fan-favorite Pocket Monster to life with the all-new Grookey Bundle, available now…
