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…
Against all odds, F-Zero 99 has managed to receive updates throughout 2024 continuously. While the previous update, Version 1.4.0, seemed like a fitting finale for substantial gameplay additions, Nintendo has other plans for its battle royale racer. Released just last night, Version 1.5.0 doesn’t have a laundry list of new…
The Pikmin franchise has always had a close link to the natural world. The atmosphere and intrigue of PNF-404 as well as the many plants and animals that call it home is what makes Pikmin unique. Just take a look at the various Piklopedias of the games and you’ll see…
Monolith Soft has officially turned 25 today, and to celebrate, Nintendo has posted a commemorative video featuring all of Monolith Soft’s projects from over the years. Set to “Future Awaits” from Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed, the video features modern Monolith Soft hits like the Xenoblade Chronicles series (including Xenoblade…
Nintendo has just dropped a brand-new trailer for Mario & Luigi: Brothership, offering fans a glimpse of some fresh faces they’ll encounter during their adventure in Concordia. Check it out below! Mario & Luigi: Brothership releases on November 15th! Pre-orders are live right now at Best Buy. …
Update: Lego Super Mario & Yoshi is officially available right now! Orders are live right now at Amazon. There are few simpler pleasures in life than a classic 2D Mario experience. Whether you’re a casual fan of gaming or a committed Nintendo enthusiast, odds are you’ve got…
Ask a committed Kirby fan where they would go if they could go anywhere, and odds are you might just hear mention of the Kirby Café. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is admired by many for their adorable Kirby-centric dishes, wholesome atmosphere, and even a unique soundtrack. As amazing as the Kirby…
Last year’s indie RPG hit Sea of Stars is about to receive a major update that, among some substantial game balance tweaks, will include local co-op support for up to three players. Dubbed the “Dawn of Equinox” update (which relates to the game’s plotline), you would think the addition of…
It’s time to venture to the crossroads, as Good Smile is bringing us all another fantastic figure. This time, Hades II Melinoë is getting the Nendoroid treatment. We saw the a peek of it back at the Anime Expo back in July this year, but now that the figure is…
Yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game for PS1. A landmark extreme sports game that not only redefined the genre but transcended gaming’s then-niche audience, THPS became a mega-hit overnight and catapulted its starring man into the stratosphere (as well as the friends he…
Editor’s Note: Today, September 27th, would have marked the 6th anniversary of Dragalia Lost. To celebrate, we are re-publishing a piece we created for its 5th anniversary. Enjoy, and thank you, Mr. Lost! With the recent announcement that Mario Kart Tour will no longer be getting new content, I’ve been…
Back in the ’90s, Nintendo, Sega, and Sony were locked in what is now commonly referred to as “The Console Wars”—a fierce rivalry between gaming giants that played out through advertisements, lawsuits, and even, in one instance, a public feud in front of Congress over video game violence. While Nintendo,…
There are many reasons to celebrate what Nintendo is doing in the gaming industry from both a creative and hardware perspective (especially when it comes to pricing), and the best place to do so right now is at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. The museum is an entire building…
