In a rather humorous bit of discovery related to Super Mario 64, one YouTuber discovered that you can get trapped in the game’s star selection menu for two and a quarter years if you wait a ridiculously long time to select a stage. How long must you wait? Two and…
If you’re a dedicated Super Smash Bros. player who was looking for the love of your life to share your gaming hobby with, the recently closed “SmashTogether” app may have been perfect for you. I’m using the past tense here because Nintendo has issued a cease and desist order to…
In a surprising announcement, it’s been revealed that most game media will not receive a Switch 2 console until at least launch day. The reason is apparently due to a major patch that will be pushed out at launch. Whatever the reason may be, journalists are not happy, as they…
Editor’s note: Today marks the 25th anniversary (in North America) of one of the most beloved RPG’s of all time — Final Fantasy VI. To celebrate, we’re sharing a piece that was originally published on the 25th anniversary in Japan. The sentiments are timeless and beloved — a reflection of…
With Color Splash being a massive improvement for the Paper Mario series, it now feels like the games are at a point of side steps rather than setbacks. For better or worse, the formula and standards have been changed. Super Paper Mario on the Wii has its fans as well…
Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon: every generation has (at least) one, and each time they represent a daunting bit of time investment for a Trainer. We’ve all been there, trying to fish up a Dratini or constantly checking on Beldum’s repeated uses of Take Down to eventually get them to their full potential….
Bravely Default released on October 11th, 2012 in Japan, which means it celebrates its 7th anniversary today. The game’s official Twitter account honored the occasion with an adorable new art piece, showcasing Tiz, Agnès, and Airy enjoying(?) some delectable cake. So cute! ＼祝！７周年／ チームメンバー、一同フルブレイブ中です！ pic.twitter.com/9tJHC3IrXX — ブレイブリー◯◯◯◯◯ (@BDFF_OFFICIAL) October…
You can now pre-order the First 4 Figures Luigi’s Mansion 3 Statue at Play-Asia. Both the standard and Collector’s Edition (with Polterpup) are available. Save 5% when using the code NINWIRE at checkout! Luigi’s Mansion 3 is only a few weeks away from release, and the opportunity is ripe for…
Porting an arcade game is always a tricky proposition. It often seems like something gets lost in translation. For instance, playing an arcade beat-‘em-up on a home console doesn’t have the same pull when you aren’t limited by the number of quarters you have. Some arcade games are made even…
Have you been counting down the days for your next spooky adventure with Nintendo’s green-cladded plumber? Luigi’s Mansion 3 is hitting the Switch in just a few weeks, and if you haven’t yet pre-ordered your copy, we’re happy to inform you that there’s another option for you to ponder. The…
Pokémon Sword & Shield is nearly a month away and there’s no better time to start prepping for your adventure in Galar than by celebrating your starter of choice! The Pokémon Center’s finally introduced its collection dedicated to the Grass, Fire, and Water-types you’ll be embarking your journey with soon….
Disney Tsum Tsum Festival’s release is under a month away, and the game’s bringing a whole huggable heap of minigames. While the cast has been an all-star list of Disney characters so far, Bandai Namco’s managed to work in their own icon into the fun. That’s right, Pac-Man himself will…
After being stealthily announced for Japan at the end of September, the latest Switch-bound entry in the Brain Age franchise has been quietly announced for Europe, too. The game, titled Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training for Nintendo Switch in the region, promises to use many of the Switch’s unique capabilities, like…
Just about as famous as Super Monkey Ball courses are the Party Games within the series. Ten of these will be in Banana Blitz HD, and they add some variety to the game, both for solo simians and a whole barrel full of friends with local multiplayer. You…
The Super Monkey Ball series has been rolling along since 2001 — and while Nintendo fans will fondly remember the first two games on GameCube, things took a different turn once it made its way to the Wii. Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz was built around the WiiMote and motion…
