During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
If you can believe it, Nintendo has released a new update for Mario Kart Tour to celebrate the launch of Mario Kart World. Coming just over a month after the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, this latest update is surprising not just because there’s a new Mario Kart game…
Every developer under the sun has dabbled in the 3D platformer space at one point or another, but Nintendo has consistently proven that no one does it better than it does — and Donkey Kong Bananza is no exception to that rule. It’s a master class in level design and…
You’ve probably already noticed the high number of indie games making their way to the Switch now and in the near future. That’s no fluke: SteamWorld series developer Image & Form recently told MCVUK that Nintendo has finally come around and is now taking the same approach to digital publishing…
Whether you’re looking to add to your own Nintendo collection, or you think your kids might have a good time with it, we think you’ll enjoy this bit of news! McDonald’s recent collection of Super Mario Bros. Happy Meal toys in the UK is hopping over the pond to North…
I’ve never been one to believe in love at first sight. To me it always seemed a superficial affection based on skin-deep appearance, whether in romance, food or… well, video games. I’m of the mind that to truly love and appreciate something, you have to learn its facets, sink yourself…
While the Wii U is noteworthy for lacking third party support, no absence was more noted than Square Enix’s. While the company’s support for Nintendo home systems has waned since the days of the SNES, the utter lack of Wii U games outside of MMO Dragon Quest X and the…
After being a driving force behind the Nintendo DS and Wii casual gamer boom, the Cooking Mama franchise has fallen to the wayside a little. Thankfully, the final third of a trilogy of 3DS games is finally heading West, two and a half years after its release in Japan, courtesy…
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Put down that cheeseburger and cue the training montage: World Sports Competition goes for the gold on Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released in Japan for the PC Engine back in 1992, WSC is a sports game featuring 18 different Summer Olympic events within track and field, archery, rowing,…
There are only about two weeks until Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia releases in Japan, which means it’s just about time for the advertising blitz to begin. The game’s official Japanese website has updated with lots of new information about characters and mechanics, along with three new commercials for…
If you’ve been looking for an old school, arcade-style basketball game to play on your spiffy new Nintendo system, the wait is over: developer Saber Interactive is bringing NBA Playgrounds to the Switch soon. Officially licensed by the NBA, Playgrounds features every NBA team and offers you the chance to…
Get those twitchy trigger fingers ready, shooter fans: Super Star Soldier sets course for Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released in Japan for the PC Engine way back in 1990, Super Star Soldier is a vertical-scrolling shmup and sequel to the NES classic by the same name. While not…
It looks like Disney is hopping on the Switch train with a new game to celebrate the release of the next installment in the Cars franchise. Cars 3: Driven to Win has officially been announced for both the Switch and the Wii U, and has been set for a June…
Of all the Switch’s notable and praise-worthy features, one of our favorites is its portability. In fact, the very idea that we have the option to physically pick up the home console and continue playing whatever game we want on the go has led us to believe that it’s a…
