The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially here, and while everyone’s off racing in Mario Kart World or hacking away in Cyberpunk 2077, I’m doing what I do best: opening amiibo! That’s right, four new Legend of Zelda amiibo just dropped: Yunobo, Tulin, Riju, and Sidon. Each one unlocks special gear…
When Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 earlier this year and revealed its new GameChat feature, one of the key elements to making that whole thing work was a new webcam for the console. Plugged directly into the console via USB-C, the camera wasn’t anything special and didn’t require any additional…
In what is sure to be a devastating story for some, there have been various reports across social media of GameStop customers receiving their Nintendo Switch 2 units with staple holes in the screen due to the flimsy packaging used for the console. IGN reports that US GameStop customers found…
Of all of the Nintendo merchandise available out there, amiibo may be some of the most iconic in recent times. For those who collect amiibo as a hobby, this past year has been incredible in terms of restocks. So many rare figures have been re-released for MSRP, including Zelda series…
In a (maybe not so) surprising announcement to kick off QuakeCon 2024, Bethesda has revealed that the daddy of all FPS games, Doom and Doom II, will be getting a new, enhanced re-release on all platforms with some brand-new campaign levels. Bundled in one package called DOOM + DOOM II,…
Double Dragon fans, I can hear your enthusiasm all the way from here. You’ve gotten Double Dragon Gaiden, an update adding more content with online co-op and an entire Double Dragon collection within the last year. What’s more, Arc System Works unveiled a new 3D entry in the series titled…
We’re a little over a month away from the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, so Nintendo is starting to release a series of trailers that detail what makes this newest 2D Zelda so special. Apart from being able to finally play as the titular princess, Echoes…
In a shocking bit of news this morning, GameStop announced that it will shut down Game Informer, its in-store games magazine, after 33 years. The decision seems to be a snap judgment by CEO and all-around imbecile Ryan Cohen, who is currently being sued for $47 for insider trading by…
Original storyboard artwork for the iconic opening cutscene of Super Smash Bros. 64 has been unearthed and shared online! Content creator David V. Kimball stumbled upon the designs while exploring an old version of HAL Laboratory’s website via the Wayback Machine. The panels include detailed illustrations by series creator Masahiro…
Whether you’re a long-time fan of the Metroid franchise or just keep up with the series every now and then, you likely wouldn’t disagree with the fact that the Switch has been an incredible era for Metroid. Not counting remakes or spin-offs, Metroid Dread marked the first new entry in…
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 a favorite Super Mario platformer. From way back with Super Mario Bros. all the way up to Super Mario Wonder, there’s…
You may not be aware, but Nintendo of Japan has a line of collectible controller button keychains that resemble the Famicom and NES controller layouts. Split into three parts, you can basically assemble the full controller by collecting all three and lining them up. It’s cute and fun, if a…
If you’ve been keeping up with Nintendo during the latter half of the Switch’s lifespan, you almost certainly know about Splatoon 3. While Splatoon 2 was a major focal point during the first few years of the console’s lifespan, Splatoon 3 took the reins as soon as it came out….
Update: Now officially confirmed for North America! New Squid Sisters and Off the Hook #amiibo are coming September 5th! Tap these amiibo in-game to snap photos and get special gear. Details coming soon! https://t.co/yDxzgOFCFh pic.twitter.com/3qLt1b0AZQ — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 19, 2024 This just in! Nintendo has pulled…
As the summer rolls on and Nintendo fans go about their routines, one thing remains constant: new Splatfests. Nearly every month since Splatoon 3 first released almost two years ago, they’ve been hosting new themes to keep their players engaged. With the most recent Summer Nights Splatfest having just wrapped…
