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…
Super Mario Bros. Wonder releases in a week’s time, but we may have discovered Mario’s new voice actor ahead of time. Someone got their hands on one of the store demos that have popped up all over the US, and while not much info was within, it did have a…
In a move straight out of the old American Kirby playbook, Nintendo has updated the key art for Princess Peach: Showtime! in all territories to change Peach’s expression to be just a bit fiercer. It’s called serving, ladies and gentlemen. They apparently updated the Princess Peach Showtime key art…
As we get closer to Halloween, fall is in full swing (at least for the Northern Hemisphere). To celebrate the bountiful harvests, a Harvest Festival event is happening in Pokémon GO. While Pumpkaboo is here to get everyone excited for Halloween, we do have a new addition from Paldea. Smoliv,…
Update (10/13/23): First 4 Figures is teasing us with its first peek at the upcoming Samus statue. Below you’ll see the glorious base and feet of what’s to come. More details will be revealed come October 24th, the day pre-orders open, so stay tuned! https://twitter.com/First4Figures/status/1712845877503525105?s=20 The Hunter…
In news that will excite the avid fans of one of Nintendo’s most humble yet storied titles, a recent filing with Japan’s patent office shows that at the end of September Nintendo filed a trademark for “Tomodachi Life,” which is of course the name of a cult classic 2013/2014 3DS…
You may or may not be familiar with the in-person Nintendo stores in New York, Tokyo, and Osaka, fun and expansive storefronts with a variety of goods and set pieces. Well, another store in the chain is opening in Kyoto, Japan, and we’ve got a glimpse at what it’ll be…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom continues to mesmerize players months after release with its rich Hyrule full of creativity and thoughtful design… so thoughtful, in fact, that the creators are adamant they can’t add or iterate on it in any way. Speaking to Telegraph about the world…
In a move akin to an arsonist trying to wipe the soot off his hands as he precariously makes his way out of a burning building, John Riccitiello retires as CEO of Unity after the company’s worst month of PR ever. Riccitello walks after a firestorm erupted over an announced…
It’s that time of the year again, folks! Amazon Prime day is here, and for us it’s all about Nintendo. From Switch games, to toys and accessories, we just love ourselves some Mario, Pokémon, and everything in between. Below you’ll find a plethora of goodies on sale that we think…
Last week saw the surprise reveal of Lego Animal Crossing as a theme with a short teaser. Now, we finally have a look at what’s coming! Five sets will be included in what is hopefully the first wave of many and they’ll release on March 1st, 2024. Here’s the full…
Just a few days ago, Nintendo confirmed that the world of Animal Crossing would be joining the likes of Super Mario and Sonic by receiving its very own Lego treatment. Unlike Mario, it appears Animal Crossing is much more traditionally in nature, with mini figs, galore. Today, Lego finally pulled…
With the now ongoing collaboration with the Seattle Aquarium and the newly released Switch Lite ACNH bundles, Nintendo is in a mood to celebrate Animal Crossing. With the arrival of autumn comes the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fall Favorites Sweepstakes, bringing five prize packets up for grabs. Each pack includes…
