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…
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…
The Japanese release of Marvelous’ remake of Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town is almost here, and the marketing is ramping up. Not only has a second trailer been released, but it also introduces us to two brand new characters – Jennifer and Brandon. As translated by Gematsu,…
PAX West kicks off in just three days, and nearly every video game related company out there is preparing for the big day. Merchandise creator extraordinaire Fangamer has just revealed its lineup of products available for the event, and it looks like fans of old and new games will not…
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With September creeping around the corner, the season of school is pretty much here! And for many kids, that means new fall clothes and new school supplies are imminent. That’s not all that awaits the new year though, not with Nintendo making waves in every corner of the universe! Nintendo’s…
If you’re looking to be both fashionable and tactical, we have the accessories for you. SuperGroupies has announced a line of new high-end Fire Emblem merchandise, featuring items themed after three of the series’ most popular and stylish Lords. The set’s items are themed around Ike, Chrom, and Byleth, which…
As a musician, I’m always trying to learn my favorite video game tunes on my instrument. One of the soundtracks I’ve always wanted to mimic is Cuphead’s. Thanks to its classic, jazzy nature, it’s the perfect soundtrack for a band to learn to play. Now, thanks to Cuphead developer Studio…
If you’re heading to the Emerald City for PAX West this year, be sure to stop by Nintendo’s booth, where in addition to trying out upcoming games, you’ll also be able to get a Luigi’s Mansion 3 collectable pin. You can get the pin by checking with your QR code…
Earlier today, an announcement for an all-new Mega Man Legacy Collection was leaked. Featuring the GBA/DS era Zero and ZX titles, it marks some solid and fast-paced 2D action, and now via Capcom press release we can confirm it’s coming to Nintendo Switch. Below you’ll find the official trailer: …
Now that Beau’s artisanal cookie and Blathers’ desk are both available in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, the game is helping you create even more of an atmospheric theme to your cabin or camper! A new wall & floor collection has been added, giving you floor-to-ceiling visuals appropriate for a variety…
Mario Kart Tour is revving up for a launch next month, and we didn’t have to wait long from its announcement to get a look at one of the game’s newly announced features. While plenty of Mario Kart classics are featured (gotta love that Waluigi Pinball), the really eye-catching tracks…
Getting excited about the upcoming remake of Link’s Awakening? With the game’s release just under a month away now, we can feel the hype. Despite the fact that the game is a remake, I know I’m extremely pumped to see how the developers have brought the old Game Boy title…
In just a matter of days Pokémon Masters will be launching in full for iOS and Android devices, and a new video has been released that details what to expect from the game in its opening weeks. For starters there’s the Launch Celebration, where players will get easier…
