June 21st, 2023
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet – The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero showcases new Pokémon
Just announced at the Nintendo Direct! More details coming shortly!
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The Super Mario 64 Soundtrack is now available on Nintendo Music
Mama Mia! It’s a holiday miracle. Last night, Nintendo surprised fans with the release of the entire Super Mario 64 soundtrack on Nintendo Music! 36 tracks from the Super Mario 64 soundtrack are now on Nintendo Music! Featuring beloved classics like: “It’s-a Me, Mario!” and “Stage Boss”https://t.co/t5QsdKKxbW pic.twitter.com/gnOdVLJITR —…
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First 4 Figures reveals ‘We <3 Kirby’ statue with special gold and silver variants
First 4 Figures, the premiere video game statue manufacturer, has announced a brand new “We <3 Kirby” statue for pre-order on its website. Featuring the pink puffball standing on a pedestal and holding a heart with the words We <3 Kirby, it’s a nice little figurine that would look great…
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Miyamoto wondered if his own son ‘[had] any brains’ during playtesting of Super Mario 64
When looking at the Super Mario franchise from a modern lens, one of the most distinct aspects is the parallel existence of both traditional 2D entries alongside the more open 3D iterations. This side-by-side formula didn’t always exist, though; the jump to 3D would need a bit over a decade…
June 21st, 2023
Sonic Frontiers’ Sage gets her first plush
Categories: News, Merchandise
Sonic fans have already taken a liking to the game’s new conflicted antagonist Sage, so it’s a bit of a surprise she hasn’t gotten much in the way of merchandise yet. Thankfully that’ll soon be changing thanks to the fan-pleasers over at GEE. The company has made plushes of a…
June 21st, 2023
Nintendo Direct – June 2023
After weeks of other video game developers and publishers sharing their latest works, it’s time for Nintendo to enter the ring. A new, 40 minute-long Nintendo Direct will be airing at 7 a.m. PT. Be sure to check back throughout the day for in-depth articles on the games…
June 21st, 2023
New trailer and details released for Everybody 1-2-Switch!
We can now be fairly confident that one game in particular is unlikely to be a major focus of today’s Nintendo Direct; the recently (and unexpectedly) announced Everybody 1-2-Switch! The sequel to the 2017 launch game is expected to be just as zany as its predecessor, featuring a variety of…
June 20th, 2023
Skyward Sword Link and Bokoblin amiibo confirmed for restock in North America
Categories: News, Amiibo News
Good news for those of you on the hunt for two of the rarest Zelda amiibo on the market! Nintendo of America has confirmed that both Bokoblin and Link from Skyward Sword are getting a restock in North America. These previously available #amiibo figures from The Legend of Zelda series…
June 20th, 2023
Chocobo GP now available on Switch with no microtransactions
Chocobo GP was a pretty controversial release when it released last year, generally liked for its actual game portions but torn into for its free-to-play monetization model that relied heavily on season passes and microtransactions for progression. After previously announcing that they would discontinue sales of the paid currency back…
June 20th, 2023
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope details The Last Spark Hunter DLC
While the appearance of Rayman is further down the line, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope’s second batch of DLC – The Last Spark Hunter – has finally been detailed thanks to the official Switch news channel. The DLC involves exploring the Melodic Gardens, a once-vibrant musical planet galaxy that…
June 20th, 2023
Tears of the Kingdom takes crown again as no. 1 in UK sales for last week
After a week falling to #2 due to the release of Diablo IV, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has risen back to the top spot in UK sales. While having a 19% week on week decline in sales, newcomer F1 23 couldn’t debut high enough to top…
June 20th, 2023
Tears of the Kingdom engineer lets it rip with in-game beyblade mechanism
Maybe you were a Yu-Gi-Oh or Bakugan kid instead, but to a certain slice of my generation, nothing will top Beyblades as far as collectible trinkets tied to multimedia Japanese properties went. Letting the colored tops rip and seeing them battle it out in the arena produced a thrill like…
June 20th, 2023
Nintendo Direct announced for June 21, 2023
It’s finally confirmed! After a June full of news from other video game companies its finally time for Nintendo and its various third party partners to share updates on what’s heading to the Switch over the coming months. The presentation is expected to last 40 minutes and will air on…
June 20th, 2023
Preview – Disney Illusion Island brings multiplayer platforming and animated bliss
Categories: Switch
Multiplayer focused platformers have their own particular brand of chaotic delight. Players often find themselves shoving and smacking each other in pursuit of points, or racing to clear certain things first. Those elements are there for a reason – they’re pretty dang fun. Just ask the likes of Super Mario…
June 20th, 2023
Pikmin 4 download cards appear in Japan, show split-screen, Unreal Engine usage
There’s just over a month until we’re able to explore a planet with a bunch of little plant buddies (plus a cool dog) in Pikmin 4, so it’s only natural we start seeing more and more from the game. This latest find comes from a unique place, though, with Twitter…
