When Street Fighter 6 released for Nintendo Switch 2 on the console’s launch, it came with some new features exclusive to the Nintendo port. The most obvious feature was amiibo support, including Street Fighter character figurines and a brand-new set of cards specific to SF6. With DLC characters still coming…
When the Switch 2 was announced, a number of industry pundits were concerned that Nintendo had played things too safe. In the past, Nintendo has taken wild swings with its hardware and done outlandish things like include motion controls or force people to play with a tablet. The Nintendo Switch,…
Nintendo of Japan has just revealed one of what will surely be multiple announcements leading up to Mario’s 40th anniversary in September. My Mario, a new child-focused product line of merchandise and engagement experiences, is launching on Tuesday, August 26th in Japan. You can view the My Mario…
No longer can fans complain about only having two pieces of Final Fantasy music in Super Smash Bros. As announced (and played) during today’s Mr. Sakurai Presents “Sephiroth” broadcast, nine more Final Fantasy VII songs will be added into the game alongside the next DLC pack. The songs…
With one, fell move Sakurai has dashed the hopes of Super Mario RPG fans the world over. Once again, the wooden doll given life by a Star Spirit is relegated to a Mii Fighter Costume in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. As upsetting as that may be for some fans, it’s…
To close out today’s Mr. Sakurai Presents “Sephiroth” video, the man himself announced a special treatment for Final Fantasy VII’s final boss. Mentioning it didn’t feel right for Sephiroth to be just another face on the character select screen, a new feature was introduced for those who have purchased…
Things have a habit of coming in threes, and that goes for groups of characters too. Just ask Nintendo. Sets of starter Pokémon, everything relating to the Triforce, the entire Mother series – all of them fantastic trios! If you need some further proof though, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has…
Seeing another Square Enix character make their way into Smash wasn’t too big a surprise, but having it be Sephiroth caught fans completely off guard. Somehow they managed to one-up Cloud’s original reveal by practically reenacting scenes from Advent Children and bringing one of the most persistent and recognizable JRPG…
Catch the Mr. Sakurai Presents Sephiroth stream live below! As we pick ourselves up off the floor from tonight’s announcement of Sephiroth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo continues to roll out info and images. If you want to see how the fallen SOLDIER plays, though, you’re going…
Now that we know Sephiroth is on his way to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, we have the luxury of taking a look at the newly updated banner showcasing all the fighters within the game. Have a look: You can also click the banner’s thumbnail below to view it…
Thanks to Twitters users @PushDustIn and @Sephazon, we now have the full translation for Sakurai’s Famitsu Column #615 (typoed as #651 in the actual text) — where Sakurai himself discusses the inclusion of the newest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character, Steve. The translation comes in two parts, in the forms…
Minecraft Steve just got a little less exciting today in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Since he was first unveiled, players were quick to point out that Steve’s victory animation, featuring a delicious piece of meat, might have looked a bit to similar to… well… his meat. The memes were quick…
Initially shared by Nintendo of Japan during the super-stuffed news day all about Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary, Nintendo of America has confirmed that those shiny collectible coins aren’t exclusive to Japan. Show you’re the fastest player around in the #SuperMarioMaker2 Ninji Speedrun Online Challenge! From 11/17-11/24, the 35…
If you watched the latest Mr. Sakurai Presents Steve, Alex, and the rest of Smash’s upcoming Minecraft DLC you’ll know all about the game’s newest stage. Minecraft World presents different biomes from the original game, each with unique visuals and layouts. While picking it normally from the stage select menu…
Update 2: Nintendo of Japan has just released our first look at the Banjo, Terry, and Byleth box art! Update: Today, Nintendo of America posted the following information on their various social media channels – the amiibo of Banjo & Kazooie, Terry, and Blyeth will be releasing in Fall 2021….
