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…
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…
Thanks to a recent ESRB rating for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, we may have learned a detail that Nintendo was trying to save as a surprise. While the marketing for Echoes of Wisdom has focused entirely on Zelda’s role as the protagonist, she might actually be sharing…
An incredibly rare controller for the Nintendo PlayStation prototype has appeared on Heritage Auctions, marking only the second time such a controller has been listed on the auction site. The “Nintendo PlayStation,” or SNES-CD, was a prototype that emerged from a joint venture between Nintendo and Sony. However, the partnership…
It’s a rare day when Nintendo publishes an M-rated game, but we’re about to see the eighth one in the company’s entire history soon. Across social media channels today, Nintendo of America has been teasing a mysterious new game titled “Emio.” Emio is a Japanese phrase that roughly translates to…
McDonald’s has announced a new line of Super Nintendo World-themed toys to be included in Happy Meals in Japan. The toys – which feature Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, and Toad – each appear to have unique interactions and features, making for quite the varied line-up. They will…
As the Switch enters its (possibly) final year on the market, Nintendo seems to be going much harder with adding classic games to its Switch Online service. For July 2024, NSO subscribers will be receiving a total of seven NES classics to play on the go or at home. Most…
Last weekend at Anime Expo Sega hosted a panel focused on Shadow the Hedgehog – specifically the character’s past and his starring role in a new animation project. Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings will be looking at the hedgehog’s history and attendees were given a first look. This included…
A talented animator has “de-made” cutscenes from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in the style of Game Boy graphics. The video, created by YouTube user “it”, includes many familiar faces and major events from the game refitted with glorious 8-bit visuals and a monochrome color palette. It’s…
