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 stylish action RPG Dusk Diver hit the Nintendo Switch in Europe and Japan today. Accompanying it is a new launch trailer from PQube, showing off the game’s visual flair and unique Taipei setting. Watch it below: The game is set to launch in North America on October…
Pokémon Sword & Shield are rapidly approaching, and the marketing is really starting to ramp up. The latest trailer out of Japan is a long one, as it’s a summary of every new Pokémon revealed so far — whether it be a brand new creature, a Galarian variant, or a…
In what many are considering a rather ambiguous tweet, Google has shared a tiny look at the new Pokémon Wave Hello app available on the Pixel 4. The video lasts only ten seconds-long and simply shows off one of the devices donning an array of familiar Pokémon ears — Pikachu,…
Are you ready, kids? I CAN’T HEAR YOU! Are you ready to shell out $300 for a SpongeBob Square Pants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated Limited Edition? Kids?? That’s right! The good folks at THQ have announced not one, but two, special editions for the upcoming SpongeBob remake featuring…
In a victory for living room fitness enthusiasts and Nintendo’s bottom line, Ring Fit Adventure has hit the top of the Japanese sales chart in its first week on the market. At 68,497 units sold, it eked out a marginal victory over fellow newcomer Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral…
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Look, I love Nintendo. You know this, and you probably do as well. But the current iteration of My Nintendo is, for the most part, a tepid display that rarely offers anything of desire. Though it’s possible to gather up points more easily than ever and being able to pivot…
Amidst all the Halloween hustle and bustle comes a new fortune cookie, bringing a breath of fresh air to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Available today is the pastel glazier cookie! You’ll find an array of pastel-colored items in this chance cookie — from a large stained-glass fountain to a stained-glass…
One of the more significant additions to Pokémon GO in the last few months has been the presence of Team GO Rocket. Finding Grunts taking over PokéStops hasn’t been too tricky in more populated areas, and it offers up battling opportunities along with the chance to catch (and purify) Shadow…
With the season of spooky here and Luigi’s Mansion 3’s launch practically at our doorsteps, Nintendo wants to help us all get even more in the spirit of things. It’s time to enter the My Nintendo Luigi’s Mansion 3 Sweepstakes, available exclusively for My Nintendo members! It’s pretty simple: You…
The honking never ends with the meme sensation that is Untitled Goose Game, and the latest video to capitalize on its smashing success is a musical tribute to the titular waterfowl and its reckless abandon from K10Music. Watch it below: You can listen to the track on Spotify,…
Dragon Quest XI S is a pretty remarkable release of Square Enix’s massive adventure, making it a game worth exploring in many respects. The folks over at Digital Foundry recently did a breakdown of the Switch version’s performance compared to the PlayStation 4 original. They call the port “brilliant” and…
