Editor’s Note: Today, September 27th, would have marked the 6th anniversary of Dragalia Lost. To celebrate, we are re-publishing a piece we created for its 5th anniversary. Enjoy, and thank you, Mr. Lost! With the recent announcement that Mario Kart Tour will no longer be getting new content, I’ve been…
Back in the ’90s, Nintendo, Sega, and Sony were locked in what is now commonly referred to as “The Console Wars”—a fierce rivalry between gaming giants that played out through advertisements, lawsuits, and even, in one instance, a public feud in front of Congress over video game violence. While Nintendo,…
There are many reasons to celebrate what Nintendo is doing in the gaming industry from both a creative and hardware perspective (especially when it comes to pricing), and the best place to do so right now is at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. The museum is an entire building…
Strap on that miner’s hat and don your finest ascot because Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is waddling its way onto Nintendo Switch this summer! For those who missed Toad’s (adorable) debut adventure on Wii U, Treasure Tracker pits players as the Mushroom Kingdom’s most loyal servant in puzzling sandbox style…
Back in September long-time Nintendo developer AlphaDream remade its very first Mario & Luigi game, Superstar Saga, for the Nintendo 3DS. Reworking the controls, modernizing the graphics and adding the new Bowser’s Minions mode made for a fun, if empty, adventure, and now the team is back at it again…
Last year the very foundation of our global society was shaken to its very core by a shocking revelation – Mario was no longer a plumber. The news came from an edited Nintendo of Japan hub site for the video game icon, where his 30-year occupation was said to be…
Welcome to Speedrun Sunday: that sadistic time of the week when we dare to challenge both your D-pad’s durability and sanity’s stamina with the ultimate test in video game bragging rights. Hot off the somersaulted stomps of our Super Mario Odyssey challenge comes another round of powerful pops that’ll leave you…
Traditionally speaking, the first year of a console’s lifetime is generally mediocre. Launches that range from great to middling are followed by months of dead air before the next batch of decent releases drop, and only around the one year anniversary do more heavy hitters finally emerge. Despite their utter…
Happy March, squid kids! With the month kicking off on a Thursday, we’re treated to some new Splatoon 2 goodies today (instead of Friday.) Let’s see what’s coming to an Inkopolis Square near you. WEAPON: DARK TETRA DUALIES The Dark Tetra Dualies intrigued us with its teaser last month. Promising…
Welcome to Speedrun Sunday: that sadistic time of the week when we dare to challenge both your D-pad’s durability and sanity’s stamina with the ultimate test in video game bragging rights. Hot off the fashion fresh kicks of our salty Splatoon 2 challenge comes another ruthless run that’ll leave you…
A listing for a Nintendo Switch release of South Park: The Fractured But Whole has appeared on Amazon Mexico, fanning the flames of rumors that the title will be heading to the Switch. The game is listed at $1,299 MXN — around $69 USD — and has a release date…
Platformers aren’t known for their riveting narratives. Push start, watch a brief introductory cinematic of nefarious ne’er-do-wells threatening the status quo, and it’s off to saving princesses, staking vampire lords and (Mega) busting up twirly mustached scientists. “Gameplay is king!” we shout, pledging our allegiance to the gods of gaming…
It’s no secret that Celeste has quickly captured our hearts as one of the best games 2018 has to offer — and we’re only in January! At the heart of its relatable tale of fear, self-doubt and knowing your worth lies one of the most satisfying endeavors in pixel perfect…
From the makers of the World of Nintendo toy line, there’s another plush to add to the Jakks Pacific’s release list this year. Joining Yoshi is one of the most common enemies in Super Mario Bros. — Goomba! Except, there’s something different about this minion serving Mr. King Koopa… …
With Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition set to release this spring, it’s got the entire Nintendo Wire team once again thinking about how much we all love the roster of characters attached to it. That being said, as Zelda fans we’re also always going to be hungry for more, and now…
