Alongside the myriad of announcements this morning from the Switch 2 Direct was the confirmation that certain Nintendo Switch titles would be getting enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 Editions. First up for the enhancement process are two of the Switch’s biggest titles, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and…
Not revealed in today’s Direct, Nintendo has a new wrinkle in store for publishers that opt to sell physical games without the physical component. For anyone looking to sell a “key-in-a-box,” Nintendo has a brand-new option: the Switch 2 Game-Key card. As the name suggests, this will be a Switch…
Mario Kart World, the newest entry in the Mario Kart franchise and the first new console game in over a decade, races on to Switch 2 in just two months! First teased back in January for the Switch 2 reveal, Mario Kart World was the first trailer shown off in…
The point-and-click genre always has such intriguing and exciting air about it. From its gameplay that requires out-of-the-box thinking, to its ability to tell interactive stories in a way that’s accessible to just about anyone. Imaginarylab’s debut game has those fundamentals baked deep into its core, having been inspired by…
For fans of old-fashioned indie platformers, take note: Kaze and the Wild Masks is releasing on the Nintendo Switch on March 26th. Developed by indie Brazilian studio PixelHive, the game looks somewhere between Sonic the Hedgehog and Donkey Kong Country in terms of design and feel, featuring a trio of…
Fans of the anime mashup fighter Jump Force will be pleased to see even more characters joining the game’s season pass. The next fighter to jump in the fight is Yoruichi from Bleach. Bandai Namco released a launch trailer for the character, highlighting her cat-like speed and electric attacks. …
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle released way back in 2017, becoming a surprise hit of the year among both fans and critics alike. Nintendo Wire’s own Ricky Berg gave the game an 8.5, praising the title for its successful blending of the two universes, along with its solid strategy gameplay….
The physical rewards keep coming! A brand new reward for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has been added to the My Nintendo site. This time, it’s an acrylic panel of the game’s key art. The panel is 5 x 7 inches and 1/8 inch thick. To get this…
Let’s-a-go! Though Super Nintendo World’s opening at Universal Studios Japan has seen multiple setbacks and delays, one bit of celebration is still underway. Starting today, certain trains on the Osaka Loop Line and JR Yumesaki Line will be decked out in a Mushroom Kingdom motif. Mario, Peach, Luigi, and more…
Last night marked the 10th Annual New York Game Awards, hosted by none other than former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé. He and fellow host Harold Goldberg (former editor-in-chief of Sony Online Entertainment and a prolific journalist) honored multiple titles in accordance with the New York Videogame Critics Circle,…
Persona 5 Strikers is nearly here, marking the Phantom Thieves’ return to action. They’re ready to take their stylish show on the road for a summer vacation road trip in Persona 5 Strikers. A new trailer has just arrived, showcasing what they’ve got up their meta-contextual sleeves. Check it out…
Recent years have been fairly dry when it comes to Mega Man releases, but it wasn’t always that way. Not only were mainline and spin-off Mega Man games abundant in the 1990s, the Blue Bomber also featured in other Capcom titles, anime, and cartoons. After some generous donations from the…
Fair warning – Some spoilers for Fire Emblem: Three Houses are featured in both this article and the embedded video. The Church of Seiros lies at the heart of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. As more of that game’s characters make their way to Heroes, an unexpected figure of the faith…
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is polishing those Super Bells for its release next month, but what if you want some feline fun right meow? Look no further than Mario Kart Tour, which is ringing in the re-release with its own Cat Tour! Cat Peach and…
The next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Board event has been announced with a simple theme: just yellow characters. 【スピリッツイベント】 1/29(金)から3日間、「元気いっぱい！ 黄色いスピリッツ」を開催！ 期間中、スピリッツボードに黄色いキャラクターがたくさん出現。バトルに勝利すると、いつもより多めにゴールドを獲得できます。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/Xknt0i6JD2 — 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) January 27, 2021 For a total of three days, yellow-colored Nintendo icons like Pikachu, Shine Sprite, Wiggler, and that one blonde…
