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…
In an incredibly short announcement during today’s Indie World Showcase, Mossmouth announced that the critically acclaimed UFO 50 is available on Nintendo Switch today. Going for $24.99 on the eShop (with a physical version coming soon), UFO 50 is a collection of retro-inspired games with contributions from the developers of…
If you happen to be attending Gamescom 2025 later this month, you’ll want to stop by Nintendo’s booth. In addition to some upcoming first-party titles, such as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo will be showcasing a pretty substantial number of third-party games that include the likes of Elden Ring, Hades 2, Final…
Nintendo has revealed that it will be discontinuing its rather convenient “Game Voucher” program for the Switch eShop on January 30th, 2026. While there is no stated reason for why this is happening, Switch owners who primarily purchase titles from the eShop will have until 11:59 p.m. PT on the…
Considering how long the Nintendo Switch 1 generation lasted, it should be no surprise to learn that the soon to be released Donkey Kong Bananza originally started off as an original Switch game. In a new interview with IGN, DKB producer Kenta Motokura confirmed as much and gave some insight…
There’s no denying Street Fighter’s legacy as a top contender in the fighting game space. One only needs to browse the various Capcom Fighting Collections that’ve been released to see decades of that legacy curated, though if you’re a Nintendo fan you might notice a dropoff around the mark of…
Similar to the Wii U and Switch 1 launches before it, the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch lineup is home to a number of belated ports from third-party companies. While many of these aren’t as old as titles that headed to the former consoles, there is nary a “new” game in…
We’re treading familiar territory in this week’s Nintendo Music update. The soundtrack for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D has been added to the streaming service, joining the existing soundtrack for Ocarina of Time on Nintendo 64. Ocarina 3D was a full remake for the Nintendo 3DS, adding…
Well folks, it’s that time of the year again — Amazon Prime Day is here to tempt you with all of its deals, so make sure to brace yourself, especially if you’ve had your eye on any Nintendo games. There’s a bunch of Nintendo titles that have had their prices…
Gregg Mayles, designer of many beloved games on Nintendo systems and a veteran at developer Rare, will be leaving the company after 35 years of service. This is according to multiple people from the studio, who spoke anonymously to VGC. The sources said that Mayles made the decision following the…
Are you ready for the next generation of Pokémon x Razer gear? Well, despite your hushed cries, the two companies have announced that a new crossover collaboration is in the works. Set to be announced on July 17th, 2025, at 8 a.m. PT, this is bound to be yet another…
Nintendo has announced a special collaboration with popular footwear company Crocs, which is set to launch a new line of Animal Crossing shoes. Available from Tuesday, August 26th, the color and patterns of the Crocs are inspired by the leisurely setting of the Animal Crossing games, with vibrant greenland on…
The Nintendo 64 is one of the most beloved consoles Nintendo has ever released. Ever since it made its way to the Nintendo Switch Online service, fans have been eagerly awaiting the addition of more and more iconic games to the library. Now almost four years later, the total list…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
