The Switch 2 has had a heck of a media week, especially in Las Vegas. The Consumer Electronics Showcase (Abbreviated as CES) played host to a number of tech giants, including accessory developer Genki who brought mockups of the yet-to-be-revealed Nintendo Switch followup console. Genki in specific claimed this was…
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of leaks and speculation, with alleged images, specs, and rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 dominating the gaming news cycle. Until Nintendo officially announces something about the much-anticipated console, this flurry of speculation is likely to continue. With that said, let’s continue…
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…
A new line of collaboration goods is coming to Pokémon Centers in Japan, reminding you that no matter what time of day it is, there’s a way to share it with Pokémon. The collection comes courtesy of illustrator Nagano, known for some popular characters and their associated Line stickers, who’s…
While Mario Kart Tour is in the spotlight on mobile, Nintendo has a little something for all you at-home racers, too. Two new Mario Kart racing wheels for Switch are being released, and they’re streets ahead of the old Wii Wheel. Featuring that trademark “M” and a pair…
Kirby’s been taking on plenty of frequent foes all across Dream Land and beyond, but there’s one boss that just never stops coming right back at ya. More dedicated than Dedede and more recurring than Kracko, Whispy Woods was Kirby’s very first boss fight and has cropped up in some…
Little Town Hero, Game Freak’s next game-that-isn’t-Pokémon is just under a month away, and it’s shaping up to be a cute RPG with a surprise soundtrack collaboration with Undertale creator Toby Fox. That connection is the main crux of this new 30 second trailer, which also gives us a glimpse…
It appears the freshly-launched Mario Kart Tour’s in-game gacha mechanics aren’t the only way Nintendo’ll be making money off it: A subscription-based “Gold Pass” has been revealed, allowing players to get more in-game rewards in Mario Kart Tour. First-time users of the game can enjoy a two-week free trial, but…
Start your engines! Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo’s free-to-play mobile iteration of its popular cart racing series, is now live on the App Store and Google Play Store. “Mario and his friends go global in this new Mario Kart as they race around courses inspired by real-world cities in…
Another wave of new Spirits are heading to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and this time they’re from Daemon X Machina which launched earlier this month. Starting September 27th, you’ll be able to battle some Spirits based on the game’s various mercenaries and their respective mechs. The five-day #SmashBrosUltimate spirit…
Earlier this week, Arc System Works revealed five more characters coming to their crossover fighter BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. Bringing together BlazBlue, Persona 4 Arena, Under Night In-Birth, RWBY, and some surprising new additions; it’s a game that’s grown well past what it was at launch. A new Japanese trailer…
The return of Contra is upon us, with Contra: Rogue Corps. now available on Nintendo Switch and other platforms. To herald that launch, Konami has put out a new trailer showing what you can expect in this change-up to classic runnin’ & gunnin’:
I can hardly believe that Dragalia Lost, Nintendo’s joint mobile game effort with Cygames, is about to turn a year old. In a couple days, the first anniversary of the gacha game will be here, and with it will come a new update and surely some big surprises. To detail…
You can now pre-order The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild: Zelda Breath of the Wild Ver. Nendoroid at Play-Asia. The Good Smile Company has given us a glimpse of the finalized version of their upcoming Zelda Nendoroid based on her Breath of the Wild appearance, with an entry…
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