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…
Universal Studios Japan seems to have been recently completed (albeit closed indefinitely due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation), and the rolling green hills of its Mario backdrop bear a striking similarity to a new facade delivered to Universal Studios in Hollywood — suggesting, if not outright revealing, that a Nintendo…
A bite-sized presentation will be on its way to streaming platforms tomorrow! Wholesome Games is returning for round two as the company has partnered once again with multiple independent developers to provide some major and minor updates on a few future and upcoming titles. The company has also stated that…
Are you unhappy with the Galar region’s user interface, Trainers? To all Pokémon Sword and Shield players, whether you’re a longtime series veteran or newcomer, fan-requested improvements for the game’s UI might be arriving in future entries. David Gibson, the user interface designer for the mainline Pokémon series was asking…
A Nintendo Switch model featuring an improved display and upgraded “interactivity” will launch in Q1 2021, according to new reports. The information comes from Taipei-based newspaper Economic Daily News, which states that the new Switch model will enter production later this year. Economic Daily News cites hardware manufacturers that work on the…
The Sonic the Hedgehog movie made some serious bank when it debuted in theaters early this year, speeding past the $100 million mark after just ten days. Things weren’t always looking so bright for the Blue Blur’s box office hit, however; last year’s originally proposed design for Sonic received widespread…
Puyo Puyo Champions is about to get a boost to its competitive catering, with a new update adding in a handful of requested features for the game’s eSports scene. Most notable are a Spectator Mode, allowing players (or tournament judges) to view matches and multiple types of colorblind support options…
The Wonder Boy/Monster Boy franchise has had something of a resurgence in recent years, with Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap’s remake and Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom receiving critical acclaim. Turns out yet another new entry in the RPG/platformer hybrid series is in the works, this time focusing on…
Pokémon Home, the cloud service that allows trainers to store and transfer their many pocket monsters across different Pokémon games, has an important update — and a warning to players using hacked creatures with “altered attributes.” An update distributed through the app reads, “It has come to our attention that…
Summer Games Done Quick 2020 wrapped up its weeklong speedrunning marathon yesterday, August 23rd, with the organization announcing that another successful total had been raised for Doctors Without Borders. The event gained 33,672 donations from viewers worldwide, making for a total of over $2.3 million. You heard it first…
Earlier this year during Ninjala’s public beta testing period, dataminers discovered references to Sonic the Hedgehog cross-over content. Now, it’s been officially announced via the latest developer update video from GungHo (at around the 6:20 mark.) While specifics have yet to be shared, the datamined info listed two…
The next two Pokémon GO Community Day winners have been decided, and they’re bringing something new and something old to the event. Taking the top spot is none other than Porygon, who’ll make its Shiny debut in September thanks to this vote. October’s winner on the other hand might give…
Looks like history repeats itself when it comes to long standing philosophical quandaries in squid based multiplayer shooters after all. One weekend long battle later and the age old question of “Which came first…” has its answer once again from Splatoon 2. The #Splatoon2 #Splatfest results are in, and…
