Fans of the Donkey Kong franchise are likely aware of the infamous “DK Rap” from Donkey Kong 64. Conceived as something of a goof to start off DK’s first 3D outing, the theme was written and composed by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope after being implored by designer George Andreas from…
Another day, another rumor about the Switch 2. While we at least know the console is releasing very soon and that Nintendo is gearing up for a pretty big launch, there are still some things about the console that remain uncertain. One such question is whether or not the Nintendo…
With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 a little over a month away now, anticipation among Nintendo fans continues to build. While many already have their sights set on the system, others are still on the fence and looking for more information before they decide. Fortunately, the latest issue…
Next week’s Nintendo Switch presentation will be roughly an hour in length, according to Japanese streaming service Niconico’s timetable. The site lists the event as beginning at 20:00 JST and ending at 21:00 JST. Because the presentation will be done by Nintendo President Kimishima and dubbed over in other languages,…
Japanese company San-ei Boeki has announced two new lines of “All-Star Collection” plushies, each featuring a handful of Mario and Kirby characters. The Mario characters announced are Magikoopa, Dry Bones, Blooper, Hammer Bro, and most interestingly Rosalina, along with a Red Shell and a 1-Up Mushroom. Meanwhile on the Kirby…
A brand new batch of Super Mario Bros. Happy Meal toys are starting to arrive at McDonald’s locations around the UK. They feature Mario, Peach, Luigi, Bowser and Yoshi, as well as other iconic Mario items and villains. @nintendolife picked up an early Mario Happy Meal toy today, here's what…
Another catcher of adorable Felynes from the Monster Hunter series pounces into the Badge Arcade today. Don’t forget, a bunch of Nintendo Badge Arcade badges clawed their way into some of the catchers this week! Sets include new launchers featuring the entrepreneurial hare himself, as well as various crane mechanisms,…
The good folks at Nintendo New York have announced that they will allow 250 fans into its flagship store on Thursday, January 12th, for a private and exclusive viewing of the Nintendo Switch event broadcasting live from Tokyo, Japan. #NintendoNYC invites you to an in-store exclusive viewing event of the…
With a week to go ’til the big reveal, Switch event information is coming in fast. One of the most exciting aspects alongside the console and software is that this will be one of current Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima’s first large scale presentations on a worldwide stage. His attendance was…
Things are getting meta in the Badge Arcade this week. A bunch of Nintendo Badge Arcade badges clawed their way into some of the catchers! Sets include new launchers featuring the entrepreneurial hare himself, as well as various crane mechanisms, kiosks and banners. Don’t forget, the Badge Arcade is still…
While the Switch event is a week away a few third party accessory makers have come forward with add-ons for the upcoming system at the ongoing CES event. While a lot of them are pretty generic, a few actually give us a better idea of how the Switch will work…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Pestered Pokémon, cubic Canadians and silent schoolgirls usher in the New Year. For Wii U owners who may have let it swim under the radar back in August, the charmingly addictive rhythm game Tadpole Treble is now 33% off until January 26th. A refreshingly…
No rumor quite gets the internet riled up like one regarding a long-awaited Mother 3 localization. Today, 1-UP Studio only fueled that fire via a Facebook post sharing their Switch event invite. Formerly known as Brownie Brown, 1-UP Studio was the team behind the Earthbound sequel and a variety of…
Nintendo’s dedicated Switch website has been updated today, with the homepage showcasing the most recently announced information regarding the highly anticipated Switch events held next week in both Japan and North America. Browsing to the shiny new page, you’ll be introduced to the plans regarding the presentations mentioned above. The…
Ever wanted Nintendo to follow up Super Mario Maker with an official Zelda Maker? Well, for the last 18 years the World Wide Web has been home to the unofficial ZeldaClassic.com. Zelda Classics is a deep, detailed program that allows users to design and play their very own Zelda adventures,…
