In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
The Nintendo Switch has welcomed several of Nintendo’s franchises with open arms since its launch, and while not everything has had its chance, it looks like one series in particular just got a bit of a nudge. Responding to a fan on Twitter, Rhythm Heaven creator and composer Tsunku♂️ said…
Just as Animal Crossing: New Horizons is taking the world by storm, new merchandise for the popular game is making waves! Showing up on Amazon today, a brand new four-piece pin set and a three-pack of themed socks are up for pre-order. The pin designs include the ever popular…
Towards the end of April we’d typically see Nintendo release its fiscal year earnings report and hold a briefing discussing the results and plans for the future. This year, however, plans have changed in light of the state of emergency being declared in Japan over the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. As…
Are you a fan of Star Wars and Nintendo? If so, you should definitely check out this mashup concept art created by Maurico Abril. The piece offers a spinoff of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, and adds a certain Nintendo charm to the series. "The Mariolorian" – After securing the proper…
Update: DotEmu has released a tweet saying the leaked release date has yet to be confirmed, alongside a new trailer that reveals retro unlockable characters and the option to use the classic Streets of Rage 1 & 2 soundtracks! We are aware that some of you have seen a…
Since launch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been holding online event tourneys that focus specifically on the characters introduced in each iteration of Smash, complete with cute call-back artwork. Back in August ’19 we had Smash 64’s original fighters, and in January it was Melee’s turn. Now? It’s time for…
We know Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the talk of the gaming world right now, but the new monthly domestic sales report, published by Famitsu, is in — and with it, we see big sales numbers: Animal Crossing: New Horizons sold over 2.6 million copies in just 10 days. Unsurprisingly,…
Searching for more games to look forward to in the summer? If so, we’ve got one for you: Void Terrarium, a new roguelike video game from developer Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., has been given an official release date of July 14th, 2020. The announcement was shared via Nintendo’s official YouTube…
In the wake of E3 2020’s cancellation, the ESA stated that it was looking into options where it would hold an “online experience” to help showcase industry announcements during the time when the convention would have taken place. But that appears to no longer be happening, as the ESA will…
Pokémon Center locations can be found all across Japan, though for the foreseeable future some of these will be closed until further notice. This coincides with a declared state of emergency in Japan, which sees Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures issuing stay at home guidelines and the closure of non-essential…
After previously ceasing operations on weekends, both the Tokyo and Hakata Kirby Café locations and their accompanying stores will be closed indefinitely. This coincides with the declaration of a state of emergency in Japan, including stay at home guidelines and nonessential business closures in Tokyo and neighboring prefectures, due to…
After its Kickstarter debut, funding success, and stretch goal attainment, what could possibly be next for Sea of Stars? Well, the game has just recruited the main composer of one of its key inspirations – Yasunori Mitsuda of Chrono Trigger fame. Chrono Trigger Composer Yasunori Mitsuda joins the party!😍…
