With the Switch 2 set to be unveiled at some point within the next 90 days, it stands to reason that Nintendo would need to finalize the hardware specifications for its next-generation device. This will, inevitably, result in patents being published, which is exactly what has happened recently. As spotted…
It seems as if we couldn’t start 2025 without some bad news. According to a post on ResetEra by industry pundit Imran Khan, Nintendo’s Punch-Out series may effectively be dead. In a thread reminiscing about the rather excellent 2009 Wii Punch-Out, Kinda Funny Games Host Imran Khan recounted a story…
As any die-hard Zelda fan will know, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally started development as a very different game. We’ve heard rumors of it being envisioned as a remake of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, but we’ve seen footage from the 1996 Spaceworld showcase that was…
Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied are joined by TJ Harris to discuss their hands-on experiences with the Switch at the Chicago event held on Friday, February 17th. Note: This newscast was recorded live. Make sure to stay tuned for future live newscasts! You can also listen to the…
It doesn’t seem like a week will go by without some sort of Fire Emblem news– understandably, with multiple titles heading to mobile, the Switch and 3DS in the coming year or so. Just today, Nintendo Hong Kong’s Facebook page shared a couple new screenshots of the upcoming 3DS title,…
It looks like Nintendo Switch digital fans might want to invest in a memory card sooner rather than later. File sizes for Switch launch titles have been updated on the official Japanese Nintendo page and they range from just over 1GB with Puyo Puyo Tetris to a whopping 32GB in…
Zelda games have always been about large scale, fantasy-tinged adventures. From directionless dungeon explorations to sky-faring sagas, there’s always been a sense of large and open spaces, which the upcoming Breath of the Wild is wholly embracing. Hyrule’s a big place, after all, so why not go big as can…
We’ve seen an array of genre combinations in gaming over the years, but it’s a rare occurrence when something like pinball is mixed with an open world platformer. If that’s a combo you’ve been itching to play, you’re in luck– developers Villa Gorilla have been working on bringing Yoku’s Island…
For the next week, three sets of new quests have been made available in my mobile obsession, which you might know as Fire Emblem Heroes. These quest lines are each focused on one of the three pillars of Fire Emblem’s weapon triangle: swords, lances, and axes. Rewards are primarily upgrade…
Ever wanted to play some casual paintball with a little Nintendo flair? Jakks Pacific has you covered, having revealed a real-life replica of the Splattershot from Splatoon, as well as a “Quick Shot Blaster,” at Toy Fair 2017. The news comes via YouTube channel VideoGameHeat, which shows off the toys…
Despite having a miserable first year, resulting in a total re-development and re-launch, Final Fantasy XIV has gone on to become one of the most popular MMORPGs out there. This is likely in part due to its well-received console ports for PS3 and PS4, with clever and accessible control options….
The Nintendo Switch has been disassembled and photographed for your viewing pleasure! First discovered on r/nintendoswitch earlier this morning and posted on the Chinese site Taobao, the images show the console in various states of disassembly with a closeup view of the GPU, the cooling units, the memory and the…
Earlier today, an image of a retail edition Super Bomberman R appeared on NeoGaf, showing not only the packaging but also our first good look at the Switch cartridge. As earlier reported, the Switch case is made of a clear plastic allowing images on the back side of the cover…
The Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia was released in Japan back in 2015, but was never announced for release in any other regions. However, it looks like Nintendo is working with publishers outside of Japan to push the book out overseas. To anyone unfamiliar with the Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia, the…
It’s rare I get to write about so many of my favorite things at a given time, but here we are! The Good Smile Company has pulled back the curtain on some of its upcoming collectibles, and they’re definitely tempting to say the least. Coming from Kirby, Fire Emblem, Metroid,…
