In the weeks since Apple announced that it was relaxing its App Store policies regarding emulators, we’ve seen a few emulators for Nintendo systems come and go for various reasons, like iGBA being delisted for using entirely stolen code or an NES emulator that was uploaded and approved before being…
Go back in your mind to the early days of gaming. The year is 1982, Mario isn’t a household name yet, Pac-Man is taking over arcades, and you’re headed to the store to check out what’s new in the Atari library. Odds are if you were an avid video game…
After having its imminent early access release announced just yesterday, it’s looking like early technical tests for Hades II have begun. Developer Supergiant Games doesn’t want anyone left out of the fun though, so they’re live streaming the technical test in multiple places to make sure everyone can get their…
In the midst of the ongoing mythical Pokémon distributions leading up to the launch of Sun and Moon, the steam Pokémon Volcanion will make its North American debut via GameStop. As had been the case with past mystery gifts offered by GameStop it will be available via a physical download…
A boatload of pixel art badges have returned to the Nintendo Badge Arcade today, including DS cartridges and plenty of beetles! Check out what’s new below. Free play?: Sorry — no such luck today! Practice catcher: It’s the last day for all of today’s returning catchers, as well as a…
Last Friday, entertainment rental company GameFly revealed a possible physical 3DS release of indie game Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse. Today, the site has posted what appears to be the title’s final boxart in addition to a new release date. The previously-published release date of September 20th has been replaced…
Welcome back to the Smash Seminar! In this series I’ll be introducing readers to the world of competitive Smash through articles on history, characters, players and more, in the hopes of getting more people involved in the competitive scene. Whether you wish to be a casual observer or a future…
It was a feeling known to Nintendo kids all across America – that giddiness that one time of the month when the magnificent Nintendo Power magazine arrived in the mailbox, full of info, tips, and tricks about all the hottest new Nintendo games. While not the most unbiased source, the…
One of the biggest debates surrounding the Zelda franchise is whether or not the games should include voice acting. Both sides usually have valid points, but those who want to experience what a Zelda game is like with voiced characters should keep an eye on Zelda Universe, which is setting…
Series fans eagerly awaiting Just Dance 2017 can now get a taste of what they can expect from the game when it drops this fall: a demo featuring Justin Bieber track “Sorry” is now live on the Nintendo eShop. Additionally, three new songs have been announced for inclusion in the…
GameStop is now taking pre-orders for the Z-Ring accessory. The ring set itself will include one Z-Ring accessory, one Pikachu figure, and 3 Z-Crystals for owners to use. The site has also included new information about how the ring will interact with the game. The Z-Ring will interact with Pokémon Sun and Moon by…
The time has finally come – Pokémon’s own omnipotent deity Arceus is being celebrated this month for the 20th anniversary of the series! Just as with the past six months, the Arceus celebrations come with a host of special, limited edition merchandise that will only be available during the month…
Sushi rolls, fresh shrimp and pixel Nintendo system badges return to the Arcade today, as well as a few brand new sets of 3DS consoles and Game Boy Advance cartridges. Act quickly though as they’ll only remain fresh for the next 24 hours! Free play? Not today, but check out…
The latest update to the hit mobile game Pokémon GO proved extremely unpopular among the title’s fanbase, particularly due to the removal of features like footprint tracking. The community’s outrage was only exacerbated by Niantic’s perceived lack of communication with its consumer base, the company seemingly refusing to explain Pokémon…
Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied discuss the recent leak of NX specifications. Does Nintendo’s latest device have the power to bring in new gamers?
