According to a report from Vooks, it appears as if physical versions of “Switch 2 Enhanced” games will contain the full game and its upgrades on the same cartridge. This follows after a Nintendo UK rep stated otherwise. It’s safe to say that Nintendo has mostly botched the messaging around…
Booting up my Nintendo Switch to play Croc for the first time since I was a kid playing it on my PlayStation yielded largely the same results as it did in the ’90s. By World 3’s desert, I was dying repeatedly to seemingly endless pits, cursing out the lantern level…
Last week’s Nintendo Switch 2 presentation naturally brought with it many exciting reveals for the upcoming system. From new games entirely, third party ports, and system info in general, there’s a lot to be excited about. Among that repertoire of exciting reveals was the confirmation that the GameCube is getting…
Out of the blue, Nintendo has uploaded a video for an upcoming Direct… But not the one you might have been expecting! Instead, we’ll be seeing a 20 minute Pokémon Direct on January 9th at 6:30 a.m. PT.
Update: Via PR, SNK has announced bonuses for fans who pre-order Samurai Shodown on Switch. Pre-purchasing the game digitally will nab buyers a 10% discount along with the Neo Geo classic Samurai Shodown 2. Those who pre-order the game physically will receive a controller skin featuring Haohmaru and Yashamaru. We’ve…
After years of partnering with other publishers from Nintendo to Microsoft, Platinum Games is getting ready to break out into self-publishing thanks to capital investment from the Chinese conglomerate Tencent. As announced via an official press release written by Platinum CEO Kenichi Sato, the developer hopes “to use this capital…
Players have been able to put together their own Mario levels on the Nintendo Switch for over six months now thanks to Super Mario Maker 2, and the latest milestone has just been breached. As announced by the official Nintendo of America Twitter account, over 10 million courses have been…
One of the most tempting sights across Japan is the stacks on stacks of plushes and prizes waiting behind lotteries and crane games. I just don’t have it in me to put my cash and skills on the line for those, but lucky for me and other Kirby fans, there’s…
In a recent interview posted to the official Mana Series Twitter page, Trials of Mana producers have shared their thoughts on what makes the latest entry, and remake, so special. The producers of #TrialsofMana share why they think the Mana series is so special. What makes it such a…
January is in full swing, which means that Funko’s newest A Day with Pikachu figure will release soon! Get ready for a totally startled looking Pikachu, as the poor Electric-type can be seen scared out of its mind while on a wintry stroll in the snow. Looks like it happened…
It wouldn’t be a new Pokémon game without plenty of new merchandise. This February 1st, Mattel is keeping the money train rolling by releasing a special Pokémon Sword and Shield UNO deck in Japan. The deck features new Pokémon like Sobble and Grookey, as well as some older pocket monsters….
Nintendo is a tech company, which means that — big shock — they’re interested in developing new technologies. One of said technologies is augmented reality, or AR — while the Big N has previously toyed with the tech on 3DS, and worked closely with AR giant Niantic for Pokémon GO,…
Nintendo’s been pushing online competitions much more frequently than it has in any other console generation, and it looks like even earlier titles are still in the running for some friendly competition. And by “early,” we mean one of the Switch’s earliest games: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is taking another…
For a series that’s been around since 1997, One Piece has no shortage of memorable moments. When you take a whole bunch of those moments and throw them into a single storyline, you get Enies Lobby. An emotional turning point for several members of the Straw Hats, standout fights with…
The North American Pokémon Center is already gearing up for the next big holiday: Valentine’s Day! Romance, sweets, gifts, lots of pink and red… Are you prepared? If you’re still pondering what to get that special someone, there are a few new options you can consider. Let’s begin with the…
