July 21st, 2021 0
WAAAH! It’s Waluigi’s 21st birthday today!
We’re wishing a happy 21st birthday to Waluigi today! Celebrate the WAAAH-nderful occasion by watching our visual timeline of our favorite man in purple:
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The Super Mario 64 Soundtrack is now available on Nintendo Music
Mama Mia! It’s a holiday miracle. Last night, Nintendo surprised fans with the release of the entire Super Mario 64 soundtrack on Nintendo Music! 36 tracks from the Super Mario 64 soundtrack are now on Nintendo Music! Featuring beloved classics like: “It’s-a Me, Mario!” and “Stage Boss”https://t.co/t5QsdKKxbW pic.twitter.com/gnOdVLJITR —…
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First 4 Figures reveals ‘We <3 Kirby’ statue with special gold and silver variants
First 4 Figures, the premiere video game statue manufacturer, has announced a brand new “We <3 Kirby” statue for pre-order on its website. Featuring the pink puffball standing on a pedestal and holding a heart with the words We <3 Kirby, it’s a nice little figurine that would look great…
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Miyamoto wondered if his own son ‘[had] any brains’ during playtesting of Super Mario 64
When looking at the Super Mario franchise from a modern lens, one of the most distinct aspects is the parallel existence of both traditional 2D entries alongside the more open 3D iterations. This side-by-side formula didn’t always exist, though; the jump to 3D would need a bit over a decade…
July 21st, 2021 0
Square Enix unveils limited edition Final Fantasy X vinyl set releasing this October
Categories: News, Merchandise
July 19th marked the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy X. While Square Enix did not throw a massive shebang for their beloved entry in the series, a new two-disc vinyl set featuring a selection of the game’s soundtrack has been unveiled by the company and will be releasing this fall….
July 21st, 2021 0
Shin Megami Tensei V News Vol.1 introduces its expanded cast and Magatsuchi Skills
Atlus is leaning hard on Shin Megami Tensei V, and I’m here for it. This is the first mainline entry in the series to come after the massive windfall from Persona 5 and its spinoffs, with daily YouTube uploads focused on demons and regular news coming both in the west…
July 21st, 2021 0
Kingdom Hearts light novel adaptations getting bundled in Collector’s Edition
Categories: News, Merchandise
There are plenty of ways to experience the Kingdom Hearts series at this point, albeit not on Switch (unless you want to experience the whole saga through music). One method you may not be aware of, though, is the light novel adaptations. The books, written by Tomoco Kanemaki, cover everything…
July 21st, 2021 0
Skulls, bones, and skeletons send shivers to Smash’s Spirit Board this weekend
It’s a dead man’s party in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this weekend, with skeletons rising from their graves to dance macabre all over the Spirit Board. It’s not just the delightfully decomposed that’re invited either, with any one sporting skeleton motifs or brandishing bones getting in on the skinless soiree….
July 20th, 2021 0
A trio of SNES oddities are coming to Nintendo Switch Online on July 28th
It’s time at last for Nintendo to give us more bang for our bucks when it comes to Switch Online. I mean, who doesn’t love getting more Super Nintendo Classics on a semi-regular basis? Surely there’ll be one of Nintendo’s own 16-bit masterpieces among the set, right…? Naturally,…
July 20th, 2021 0
New leaks reveal unused Wii Remote designs, early Virtual Console, Diamond & Pearl prototypes, more
The infamous Nintendo “gigaleak” isn’t a constant presence. Instead, it finds its way onto the internet in chunks, often bringing plenty of insight into the company’s past that has hitherto remained sealed behind closed doors. For preservationists, however, it’s something of a boon to see so much video game history…
July 20th, 2021 0
Ocean-themed Hoenn patterns now available for Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch, Pokémon Center Japan “Pokémon Shirts” collection releasing soon
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The pattern library for Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch has expanded! While teased earlier this month, 32 new designs inspired by Hoenn region Pokémon are now available to order. This particular wave of designs is all about the ocean and features schools of Water-type Pokémon. Here you’ll be able…
July 20th, 2021 0
You won’t want to dodge the new story trailer for Dodgeball Academia, coming to Switch on August 5th
With Nintendo stealing the show with its many surprises at this year’s E3, you’d be forgiven if you inadvertently sidestepped Dodgeball Academia and let it fly under your radar. Humble Games’ action-sports RPG was first announced at this year’s PC Gaming Show, but get ready to dip and dive as…
July 20th, 2021 0
Experience the past, present, and future with the launch trailer for Cris Tales
After being delayed from its planned release in 2020, Cris Tales is now available! Explore the kingdom of Crystallis and its neighboring lands while seeing the past, experiencing the present, and getting a glimpse of the future with every step. To celebrate the launch, Modus Games released a new launch…
July 20th, 2021 0
First 4 Figures Spyro 2: Classic Ripto’s Rage PVC statue is getting a launch stream next week
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Activision’s iconic purple dragon will be returning to First 4 Figures’ lineup of upcoming products soon with a brand-new PVC statue. Making a comeback with his full form this time, Spyro the Dragon’s latest figure based on his appearance in Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! will be receiving a complete rundown…
July 20th, 2021 0
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! sells half a million copies in first two weeks
Though the game has been around since 2017, Doki Doki Literature Club was always available as a free PC download. Merchandise and other means of revenue followed, but it’s only since June 30th with the launch of Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! that anyone could join the club on console. …
