I didn’t anticipate that I would be writing about a new Sega Genesis cartridge in 2024, but we’re certainly living in some bizarre times. To promote the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film, Sega has produced some promotional Genesis cartridges that include EPK (electronic press kit) materials. There’s even a…
What better time than a Thursday evening to get some surprise Nintendo news? Nintendo has just shadow-dropped the Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Land on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Grab a vine and join the thrills in the Land of Kong. Donkey Kong Land is now available to play…
The games that started it all are finally making their way to Nintendo Switch. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, a port of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2, will be released on December 5th, courtesy of Atari. Tycoon Classic combines elements of both games, allowing players to build to their heart’s content. The…
Get ready for another Splatfest spectacular! The next North American Splatfest has been announced on the official Splatoon Tumblr, in which Team Art will face off against Team Science. Splatfest is a special, day-long Splatoon event in which two competing teams battle it out in games of Turf Wars. During…
Nintendo is teaming up with GameTruck for the second time this year to take one of its major releases on tour. The parties-on-demand company will outfit over 100 of its mobile game kiosks with all things Super Mario Maker and roll out on September 18th. GameTruck has been delivering Splatoon…
According to Nintendo of America on Twitter, Splatoon’s next Splatfest is a bit of a first for the popular Nintendo game. This fourth Splatfest is Transformers based. For the first time ever, Nintendo is “sponsoring” the event by partnering up with another company. Hasbro is joining in on the fun…
Nintendo has shared its Earnings Release for Q1 2015, and thanks to amiibo, a solid showing by 3DS, and newcomer Splatoon, they paint an encouraging picture. Since the launch of Wii U in 2012, Nintendo has been posting uncharacteristic financial losses on a consistent basis. Last fiscal year’s overall earnings…
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Splatoon players in North America and Europe were treated with their second Splatfest yesterday, a special, regional event during which two opposing teams duke it out in games of Turf Wars. North America hosted Team Roller Coasters and Team Water Slides while Europe was home to a Team Eating and…
While Team Rock ended up clobbering Team Pop during Europe’s maiden Splatfest last weekend, losing Splatoon players should find solace in knowing that another Splatfest is on its way! That’s right: according to a tweet made by Nintendo of Europe, the next Splatfest will pit Team Eating and Team Sleeping…
By all accounts, Splatoon’s inaugural Splatfest was a hit. For those of you who were too busy responsibly blowing things up during the 4th of July weekend, don’t worry. You’ll be getting another shot at some of those sweet, sweet Super Sea Snails very soon. Nintendo just announced the details…
North American and European Splatoon players enjoyed their first Splatfest yesterday, an in-game regional competition in which two teams battled against each other in special rounds of Turf Wars. In North America, players were invited to join either Team Cat or Team Dog while Team Pop and Team Rock went…
Nintendo is bringing many unreleased games, new tournaments and unique prize packs to the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con convention this July 9th-11th. Fans will be able to get their hands on a number of new titles, including, for the first time in the U.S., a playable demo of Little Battlers…
Let’s talk about amiibo. I know we do that plenty here, but I’m talking big picture. How do you feel so far about the way Nintendo has integrated amiibo support into games? Are you worried about amiibo changing Nintendo’s approaches to game development? Self-proclaimed amiibo skeptic Stephen Totilo of Kotaku…
Splatfest is back on! Following the postponement of the North American Splatfest earlier this month, Splatoon developers have finally announced a new date for the event: July 4th. The North American Splatfest was delayed due to matchmaking problems present during the first Japanese Splatfest in mid-June. The special event pits…
