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…
UPDATE: February 18th, 2017, 5:35 p.m. PST: Added official statement from Nintendo. The early Nintendo Switch owner responsible for uploading a video featuring the Switch user interface has reportedly had their console taken by Nintendo, according to information they posted on NeoGAF. NeoGAF user hiphoptherobot, the uploader of both the…
Another star-studded catcher from Dream Land crashes into the Badge Arcade today featuring the adorably inseparable duo Kirby and Ricky. Joining them are everybody’s favorite Kanto starters. Why choose just one when you can catch ‘em all? Remember, brand new Kirby badges float into the Badge Arcade this week, heavily…
We played an advanced level in the upcoming Nintendo Switch game Snipperclips at the Chicago Nintendo Switch Event hosted on February 17th. Check it out!
During the Treehouse Live presentation after the Switch reveal, one game in particular got our team talking. Of course we were excited as could be for all the big, new games from some of our favorite franchises, but it was a brand new, co-op puzzle game that had us smiling…
If there’s one event that stands out in Mario Sports Superstars’ line up it’s horse racing. Golf and tennis happen regularly enough, and baseball and soccer have both gotten a few games to their credit. The idea of Mario and friends racing on horses never would have occurred to me,…
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns is just a few weeks away, bringing its host of farming, festivals, and fun to players in America. There’s one element of games in this series that I can’t help but get curious about, and that’s the relationship options. The idea of being able…
Tonight’s NIS America press event brought plenty of news for fans of the company. On Nintendo platforms that included the announcements of Culdcept Revolt and RPG Maker FES both coming to America, and the reveal of Disgaea 5 Complete’s release date! North America will see it on May 23, while…
NIS America just announced that RPG Maker Fes would be releasing in America, and if you’re really excited to create your own games you might want to consider the Limited Edition. Featuring the game, a 36 page softcover art book, and a soundtrack all in a collector’s box, it’s the…
If you’re in to card and board games, you may have something to look forward to here. The long running Culdcept series, celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year, has jumped from console to console across its history. More recently it seems content on Nintendo’s handhelds, though these particular versions haven’t…
After it was released late last year in Japan, it seemed as if RPG Maker Fes would never leave the land of the rising sun. Fortunately, that isn’t the case, as NIS America announced tonight during a livestream that the title is coming to the West this summer. No concrete…
Monochromatic Kirby badges from the Game Boy era wiggle their way through the Badge Arcade today, as well as the genetically-engineered Legendary himself, Mewtwo. Remember, brand-new Kirby badges float into the Badge Arcade this week, heavily inspired by Kirby’s Dream Land 3 and Kirby & the Amazing Mirror! For those…
Nintendo is currently touring the Switch around the United States, and our team’s Lauren and Jason are on hand to check out the Chicago event! We’ll keep this post updated with photos and more throughout the afternoon, so stay tuned! 16:50 CST – That’s it for the event! We’ll be…
