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…
Monster Hunter’s eponymous monsters run the gamut from imposing dragons to expanding frogs, with each new entry bringing fresh designs to the table. In Rise’s case, it’s getting a few, but one of the strangest is perhaps Aknosom. The creature, which is officially designated as a Bird Wyvern, hops around…
Today, game director and all around interesting person Masahiro Sakurai took to the proverbial internet stage to discuss the mechanics and moves of Minecraft player character Steve, who’s being added to the game as part of Challenger Pack #7. True to past additions, the Smash development team has taken an…
As part of today’s hands on with Minecraft Steve, Mr. Sakurai spend a bit of time discussing the included music in the DLC. This time around seven tracks will arrive, with six of them being new arrangements. Most interesting, though, is that none of the songs come from Minecraft itself….
While Steve and Alex were the main draw for today’s Mr. Sakurai Presents, new Mii Fighter costumes were bound to make an appearance. Sure enough, Sakurai delivered with a handful of new Minecraft costumes and a couple of surprising guests. For Minecraft, Brawler Costumes for the Creeper and…
Get ready, amiibo fans! During this mornings Sakurai Presents, we got our first look at the Banjo & Kazooie, Terry, and Blyeth amiibo. All three are confirmed for a 2021 release. For a better look, these detailed product shots were released after the presentation. We’ll continue to follow…
10/9 Update: Looks like Sakurai is giving the people what they want, sharing a new shot featuring multiple blocky Kirbys alongside Minecraft’s Alex! Original post follows this latest image. Today’s Sakurai Presents brought us a lot of updates on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but let’s be honest, it all…
Today’s Sakurai Presents stream revealed quite a bit about Challenger Pack 7, Minecraft’s Steve, and perhaps the most pressing reveal of all was the release date. It turns out the blocky adventurer will be landing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on October 13th! We’ll be sure to bring you news…
Hot on the heels of the contentious reveal of Steve & Alex (& Zombie & Enderman) as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s next DLC fighter, Sakurai is coming back with another Presents stream to highlight their mechanics and more. He has also confirmed that we’ll get a release date for the…
Nintendo has reportedly argued that Joy-Con drift “isn’t a real problem” and “hasn’t caused anyone any inconvenience” in an on-going class-action lawsuit against the company. The information comes from an email update sent out by Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith LLP, the law firm representing those affected by reported Joy-Con…
Initially announced during Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct, Australian clothing company BlackMilk isn’t done making clothing collections inspired by Nintendo games. Following the successful release and restock of BlackMilk X Pokémon, fans can now dress up in some Super Mario themed threads. Earlier this week, BlackMilk…
The ongoing collaboration between Re-Ment and The Pokémon Company has led to the release of several pocket monster-themed collectible figure lines that double down as interchangeable dioramas. The latest “Akanesasu Afternoon” series will be the fifth six-piece figure set from Re-Ment’s Pokémon line of products. This time the diorama will…
Tetris is perhaps the pinnacle of pick-up-and-play gameplay, considering it helped rocket the original Game Boy up the sales charts with its addictively simple mechanics. Now, more than 30 years after its debut, it’s following the “Mini” system trend with an officially licensed small keychain The Tetris Mini looks to…
