It’s hard to fathom it now, but 25 years ago, nobody expected Super Smash Bros. to become a phenomenon. Released towards the end of the N64’s lifecycle, Smash seemed like a fun enough idea that would come and go without much fuss. I don’t recall ever having debates with my…
Birthdays can mean a lot of things for people – time with friends or family, treating yourself to something special, or just disconnecting from responsibilities. For Kirby it means cake, cake, and more cake. カービィさん、お誕生日おめでとうございます！今日はわれわれワドルディレポート隊が、カービィさんのためにケーキをご用意しました♪さぁ、カービィさん！みなさんへコメントをお願いします…って、わわわっ！？食べるのはまだ早いですよ～っ！！#カービィのハッピーバースデー pic.twitter.com/mVy2QldNbg — 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) April 26, 2024 Yes, April 27th marks Kirby’s 32nd birthday and…
LEGO and Animal Crossing is a match made in heaven, but there was one curious omission from the line when it launched earlier this year: K.K. Slider. How could one of the most iconic characters of modern gaming not be included alongside villagers like Julian and Bunnie? Who even are…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Skylanders breach our imagination, Disney Magical World gets a sequel and a demo for Pokémon Sun & Moon kicks off the hype train for November. Monster Hunter Generations is down to $27.99 (30% off) until October 18th! As an added bonus, owners of Monster…
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
Paper Mario first graced the screens of gamers just 15 years ago, spawning a franchise that has spanned nearly every Nintendo console since. In the course of the past decade-and-a-half, the series has taken a turn that has disappointed — to say the least — many fans who adored the…
Welcome to another Smash Seminar Tournament Preview! Here we’ll be taking a look at the road leading to upcoming major tournaments, examining players’ journeys along the way, and making predictions about who will be crowned champion. It’s early October once again, which means it’s quite a season for sports and…
Rare amiibo Best Buy has opened pre-orders for many rare amiibo including Gold Mario, Lucina and Pit! Gold Mario Lucina Pit Samus Mega Man Sonic Ness Pokémon Sun and Moon | Z-Ring Accessory Pokémon Sun & Moon Limited Edition New 3DS XL ($199.99 at Amazon) (OUT OF STOCK) Pokémon Sun &…
A duo of Super Mario Maker badges jump into the Arcade today, this time featuring the 8-bit stylings of Super Mario Bros. 3! One of particular note features a set of various blocks from the game, so be sure to collect as many as you can to create your very…
Customs for a Cure is bringing the gaming community together to help support and raise money for the children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. If you aren’t yet familiar with the…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Yo-kai return to wreak havoc on your emotions, Gunvolt strikes back, and Pikmin swarm the Wii U Virtual Console. The amazingly wonderful and mouthful of a title BIT.TRIP Presents… Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien headlines this week in sales, clocking in at just…
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DrinkBox Studios’ Guacamelee! was one of my favorite indie games of recent years – fun, fluid, and full of zany luchador humor, it was a Metroidvania well worth the time. So when I heard about the company’s next endeavor, I assumed it would be a similarly light hearted, theatrical romp….
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Sasha slices up some monster limbs, Sonic makes another boom boom, and rumbles return to River City. Activision is this week’s golden child in the sales department, offering steep discounts up to 66% off on titles like Skylanders SuperChargers, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Western audiences get some long overdue puff-puff action from the Dragon Quest series, Shin Megami Tensei puts a dark spin on the phrase “gotta catch ‘em all,” and Wario shows off his smooth moves. Sega’s giving some love in the sales department for the…
