When comparing to the past few years, it’s fair to say that 2024 has been quite slow in terms of Nintendo content. Most of the year’s lineup has been ports and remakes, so needless to say, when rumors start to circle about new games on the horizon, it’s exciting. Notably,…
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…
In 2020 I would have called Hades the rare kind of game that so successfully interweaves its gameplay, narrative, art direction, and voice acting (among other things) that it’d be impossible to single out any one as its strongest element. That’s not to say my opinion on those qualities has…
Nintendo has revealed a new IP based around long-distance punching. Titled ARMS, this game will use a Joy-con in each hand in a “thumbs up pose,” allowing players to punch in real time for the characters to mimic the action. Tilting the controllers will allow movement, both of the player’s…
Joy-Cons look to be the next, big customizable thing from Nintendo! While the system will come with standard, black versions there will also be neon red and blue versions available for separate purchase. Along for the ride will be wrist straps, allowing for a little piece of mind with respect…
While showing off the different modes the Nintendo Switch can be played in, new footage of Mario Kart on Switch was featured. A new battle mode feature seems to be included, with the video showing balloons attached to karts while featuring a box-like map reminiscent of old Mario Kart battle…
During today’s Switch presentation, the long awaited console’s price point was finally announced. When it launches globally on March 3rd, fans will be able to grab it for $299. You’ll soon be able to order it via Amazon here.
The Nintendo Switch’s battery life has been revealed. While full specifics weren’t given, Nintendo detailed that on-the-go players can enjoy battery life between two and a half hours and six and a half hours. This will likely come down to what players are playing and if utilizing online features. Portable…
UPDATE: As promised Nintendo has offered more info on its online service via its website, and it’s a doozy. The handy graph below shows the most important information, but this sentence in particular stands out: “Subscribers will get to download and play a Nintendo Entertainment System™ (NES) or Super Nintendo…
The Nintendo Switch was just announced a region free console. Players will be able to purchase software and play it on their Switch consoles regardless of the country of origin, allowing players the world over to enjoy the software. Nintendo was clear to note that this is a revision of…
Bringing flashbacks to the days of amiibo hunting, GameStop stores are posting signs on their doors informing customers of Switch stock allocations. Numbers will vary from store to store based on how much traffic they generally get, but those interested in securing a Switch from the gaming retailer might want…
Looking for a little extra credit towards your approaching Switch purchase? With the official details coming in mere hours and pre-orders opening soon, GameStop is on the scene with one of its standard issue trade in promos, starting tomorrow when, presumably, pre-orders will open. For a Wii U, PS4, XBox…
You can find the Nintendo Switch placeholder page at Amazon here. Pre-orders are expected to go live after the event. Refresh the page to see the latest updates. 9:06 p.m. PST: Show’s over, folks! The presentation has ended. Thanks for sticking with us! 9:05 p.m. PST: Breath of the Wild…
Those of us Nintendo fans in the UK are going to have a pretty wild night – not only will we have to stay up late or have a very early morning for 4 a.m., but we’ll also have to stay awake to put in our online pre-orders. Amazon UK…
In celebration of tonight’s Switch reveal presentation, the Badge Arcade is taking players on a nostalgic trip through history with a handful of Nintendo console and software catchers! Today also marks the debut of GameCube, Wii U and R.O.B. badges, finally giving players the chance to complete their digital console…
