With the Switch 2 set to be unveiled at some point within the next 90 days, it stands to reason that Nintendo would need to finalize the hardware specifications for its next-generation device. This will, inevitably, result in patents being published, which is exactly what has happened recently. As spotted…
It seems as if we couldn’t start 2025 without some bad news. According to a post on ResetEra by industry pundit Imran Khan, Nintendo’s Punch-Out series may effectively be dead. In a thread reminiscing about the rather excellent 2009 Wii Punch-Out, Kinda Funny Games Host Imran Khan recounted a story…
As any die-hard Zelda fan will know, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally started development as a very different game. We’ve heard rumors of it being envisioned as a remake of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, but we’ve seen footage from the 1996 Spaceworld showcase that was…
If you watched the latest Mr. Sakurai Presents Steve, Alex, and the rest of Smash’s upcoming Minecraft DLC you’ll know all about the game’s newest stage. Minecraft World presents different biomes from the original game, each with unique visuals and layouts. While picking it normally from the stage select menu…
The “evil” and nefarious Team GO Rocket is up to their tricks yet again in the world of Pokémon GO. On the rebound from their failed plans during Pokémon GO Fest 2020, you’ll see an onslaught of grunts invading the game and they’re carrying something strange with them. Pokémon GO’s…
First, there was Pokémon, then Super Mario, and now BlackMilk Clothing is releasing their surprise Animal Crossing: New Horizons collection! The Australian clothing company teased the existence of the 26-piece collection in their Super Mario announcement last month, and now on Monday, October 12th, it’ll be available to purchase. Pre-orders…
While it’s more common to see them sold as sets of two, Nintendo has announced a price drop on single Joy-Con controllers in Japan. According to Japanese Nintendo, this change will be going into effect in just a few weeks. Anyone who orders a Joy-Con from Nintendo directly overseas, perhaps…
If you’ve enjoyed the likes of Puyo Puyo, Yoshi’s Cookie, or Panel de Pon as much as I have then the Nintendo eShop has something new just for you. Petal Crash, a labor of love that aims to emulate these and others in the genre, has just been released for…
Nintendo has been pushing (and plucking) Pikmin 3 Deluxe all month, and with good reason. Pikmin 3 was one of the Wii U’s best and while it’ll be interesting to see the GamePad go, there’s no denying the charm and spirit of the series when watching these new commercials for…
Update: Nintendo has confirmed that this Fortnite-themed Nintendo Switch Unit will be available in Japan. Releasing on Friday, November 6th (and accepting pre-orders starting on Saturday, October 31st), Fortnite fans in Japan can add this special Fortnite bundle to their collection, and reap the benefits of the digital in-game bonuses….
Last month Mario’s main 3D adventures were spotlighted plenty with the launch of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, including some new, celebratory 3D All-Stars swag from the Nintendo TOKYO store. Now those Mario goods have expanded to feature even more of the plumber’s history, particularly his earliest console adventures. As previously…
The six previous One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 DLC characters have all been foes or faces from across the New World, important or notable in their own ways but not anyone who’s been given a great deal of plot-related significance. That changes with its next addition, bringing “Foxfire” Kin’emon to…
In a surprising series of announcements, PUMA is back at it again with more Super Mario-themed footwear. For those who were hoping for an update about the Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy RS-Dreamers (a story that we initially broke), sadly PUMA is keeping mum about the stylish kicks….
Back in May, Maze Studio announced that it was working on three Doctor Who video game experiences, with at least one being slated for a Switch release. Now we’ve gotten some updates on these projects. The first of these is Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality, a follow-up to the…
On October 12, 2012, the throwback JRPG Bravely Default hit the Nintendo 3DS in Japan. It pretty quickly became a sales success in the region, managing an impressive 141,529 units sold in its first week, and hitting the million units sold mark by 2014. That success led to a direct…
