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…
Excited to cause mayhem in the quiet civilian slapstick neighborhood with a sibling or friend? Perhaps the title should be Untitled Geese now that more than one goose is about to be loose. Next week Untitled Goose Game will be receiving a new update that will include the highly anticipated…
Days after being announced on Funko’s official social media pages, New York Comic-Con’s Flocked Growlithe and Angry (or Grumpy, if you prefer) Pikachu Funko POP! figures have retailers to call home. Dropping during Funko’s Virtual Convention for NYCC next month, fan account PokéPOP is reporting the following thanks to their…
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Whether you’ve known the guy since the arcade or have only ever done the Odyssey, today’s a big day for Mario fans. Super Mario 3D All-Stars is now available on Nintendo Switch, letting platforming fans get three bonafide classics via the eShop or (if you’re lucky) on a single cartridge….
If you’re looking to test your Smash skills for a chance at some prizes, Nintendo has you covered. On September 26th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. PST, a special banner in the online mode of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will allow you to compete in the Nintendo VS. Challenge…
There hasn’t been a lot more shown of The World Ends With You The Animation since its announcement this summer. The Anime Expo reveal gave us a first look, but today a little more footage had been released. Showing Neku awaken in Shibuya, you can watch as he puts the…
Face masks and other kinds of coverings have become a much more common sight in the west due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. In Japan and other Asian countries though, there was nothing odd about seeing them in public settings for health related reasons. That prevalence leads to profitability, as…
The video game industry is at a point now where there are numerous iconic visionaries who have left their mark and could retire knowing their work will inspire generations to come. Michel Ancel is among them, and soon he’ll be doing just that. In a recent Instagram post, Ancel has…
There’s no shortage of Mario merchandise, but if you wanted to commemorate today’s release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars then Nintendo Tokyo’s got just the thing. A new collection of goods for classics compilation has arrived, celebrating Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. …
Today’s the day for Mario fans to jump back into three classics, but it’s far from the only place you can find the plumber. If you’re not picking up Super Mario 3D All-Stars you can instead recreate its three titles in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as seen below. 『スーパーマリオ…
A new update is on the way for Pokémon Café Mix! Found in-game and in the announcements section, café owners will be getting more orders added to the main game, more orders added to Master Café Mode, a new team mechanic, and some new Pokémon to peruse your humble establishment. …
iOS players of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp can finally rest easy and update their phones to the latest version of iOS, which Apple released on Wednesday. Announced via an in-app notification and on the official Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp website, version 3.3.2 will allow the game to run on devices…
