Over the course of the past couple years or so, the Super Mario Bros. series has seen quite a bit of change. When Charles Martinet stepped down from his role as the voice of Mario, that took many fans by surprise. That wouldn’t be the last of the well-known Mario…
Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…
As people discovered yesterday, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a variety of generic USB webcams for use with GameChat. That’s great for people who already have a webcam in their possession and don’t want to shell out for Nintendo’s official camera. What if you wanted to…
Games can bring plenty of emotions and responses, but at the end of the day I’m in it for the fun. And at E3 this year, some of the most fun I had came courtesy of Mediatonic and Devolver Digital’s Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OAVHWmeV0c Sadly not announced…
2019 continues to fly by! As we get further into the year, more and more great games are coming to Nintendo Switch. Let’s look at some of the highlights for July!
For a decade now the synesised vocaloid pop star Hatsune Miku has been starring in the Project DIVA series, a collection of rhythm games developed by Sega featuring tracks from Miku and her cohorts. Now, to mark the 10th anniversary, a new game has been announced – and it’s…
Everywhere in the world celebrates sweets differently, and in Japan a cornerstone of that variability is wagashi. These traditional confections are usually served with tea, carry a subtler flavor, and are often made with and inspired by both seasonal and local ingredients. A Kyoto company specializing in these, Tsuruya Yoshinobu,…
If you haven’t jumped onto the seaside themed bandwagon in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp yet, now’s the time to do so! A new fortune cookie called Francine’s sea cookie is now available, and it’s offering a luxurious plethora of underwater items that’ll magically transform your camp or cabin into an…
Later this month Splatoon 2 will be getting its final Splatfest, and we’ve already seen a lot of merch and art marking the occasion. This latest tribute to the game is a little unexpected, though – a cross-over with Tetris 99! Splatoon will ink over the next Maximus Cup, slated…
July is upon us, and the Final Splatfest for Splatoon 2 is looming on the horizon like a dichotomous disaster (or delight, really). This could shape the future of Nintendo’s premier online title, warranting a cast-wide piece of artwork to show where everyone stands. While the full version’s been seen…
Who’d have thought melting the skin off Bowser would take off as a concept? Back again after some Kartin’ good times, Dry Bowser is hitting the court to keep things nice and spicy. While you’d think this carrion calamity would be a powerhouse, he’s actually joining Mario Tennis Aces as…
The Dr. Mario puzzle series hasn’t had a new entry since 2013, when Luigi acquired his doctorate and opened his own virus-crushing medical practice on the Wii U. Six years later we’ll be introduced to Dr. Peach, Dr. Toad, Dr. Bowser, and more thanks to the mobile game interpretation –…
Another week, another round of characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses to pour over. It looks like the game’s just about rounded out its selection of students from the Officer’s Academy, as the accounts this week focused on the older guard – and some of the enemies Byleth and company…
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Ben “Spaghetti-Arms” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. We begin with a saucy account of corporate promiscuity, as it’s been announced that Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony have…
Junichi Masuda, producer of Pokémon Sword and Shield, released a statement regarding the recent “Dexit” controversy that has angered some members of the Pokémon fan community, reaffirming developer Game Freak’s decision to not include all existing Pokémon in the upcoming games. Masuda says the decision was “difficult,” but that it…
