Super Mario Maker is an incredible game that feels somehow anti-Nintendo. Released on the Wii U in 2015, I’m still shocked that the Big N gave players most of the tools they needed to create their dream Super Mario levels. The Switch sequel takes things further, but what if Nintendo…
As time goes on and game developers continue to try to push the limits of what’s possible, games are becoming much more impressive. From immersive sound design to beautiful graphics and more, there’s a lot of work that goes into modern games. That all being said, older titles weren’t primitive…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Summer is coming to an end, but the good folks over at the big N are here to help end it with a bang! The Nintendo eShop Summer Savings sale starts right now and includes discounts up to 30% off select games, most notably The Legend of Zelda: A Link…
Upcoming pre-orders Metroid Prime: Federation Force ($39.99 at Amazon. $31.99 with Prime) Style Savy: Fashion Forward ($29.99 at Amazon. $23.99 with Prime) Shantae and the Pirates Curse ($29.99 at Amazon. $23.99 with Prime) SteamWorld Collection ($29.99 at Amazon. $23.99 with Prime) Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past ($39.99…
Upcoming pre-orders Metroid Prime: Federation Force ($39.99 at Amazon. $31.99 with Prime) Style Savy: Fashion Forward ($29.99 at Amazon. $23.99 with Prime) Shantae and the Pirates Curse ($29.99 at Amazon. $23.99 with Prime) SteamWorld Collection ($29.99 at Amazon. $23.99 with Prime) Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past ($39.99…
Nintendo Selects All eight of the recently announced Nintendo Selects are available now on Amazon! Even better, Prime members can get them for $15.99 each! The titles included in the deal are the following: Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (3DS) Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS) Nintendogs and Cats (3DS) Lego City…
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…
Nintendo Selects All eight of the recently announced Nintendo Selects are available now on Amazon! Even better, Prime members can get them for $15.99 each! The titles included in the deal are the following: Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (3DS) Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS) Nintendogs and Cats (3DS) Lego City…
amiibo Bundles Nintendo has announced five all new bundles that include a hit game and an amiibo, all for $39.99! Yoshi’s Woolly World, Mario Party 10 and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker are all included in the lineup! Yoshi’s Woolly World, Mario Party 10, and Captain Toad amiibo/game bundles ($39.99 at…
amiibo Super Smash Bros. Series amiibo on sale ($6.75-19.75 at Amazon) Splatoon Series amiibo and dioramas on sale ($9.50-$29.96 at Amazon) Animal Crossing Series amiibo on sale ($6.08-$12.29) Kirby Series amiibo on sale ($6.33-$12.99) Pokémon Sun and Moon | Z-Ring Accessory Amazon and GameStop are currently taking pre-orders for the…
Often considered the third series in Nintendo’s holy trinity, Metroid has been around for just as long as Mario’s been crashing the wrong castle in search of distressed damsels or Link’s refusal to go it alone. Yet despite this legendary designation, the galactic adventures of bounty hunter Samus Aran rarely…
Often considered the third series in Nintendo’s holy trinity, Metroid has been around for just as long as Mario’s been crashing the wrong castle in search of distressed damsels or Link’s refusal to go it alone. Yet despite this legendary designation, the galactic adventures of bounty hunter Samus Aran rarely…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia gets caught on Wii U Virtual Consoles, a demo for Style Savvy: Fashion Forward sashays onto the 3DS, and Bieber Fever infects the Wii U through a Just Dance 2017 demo. Today’s rather anemic update doesn’t stop there, as…
Welcome back to the Smash Seminar! In this series I’ll be introducing readers to the world of competitive Smash through articles on history, characters, players, and more, in the hopes of getting more people involved in the competitive scene. Whether you wish to be a casual observer or a future…
