The Pikmin franchise has always had a close link to the natural world. The atmosphere and intrigue of PNF-404 as well as the many plants and animals that call it home is what makes Pikmin unique. Just take a look at the various Piklopedias of the games and you’ll see…
Monolith Soft has officially turned 25 today, and to celebrate, Nintendo has posted a commemorative video featuring all of Monolith Soft’s projects from over the years. Set to “Future Awaits” from Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed, the video features modern Monolith Soft hits like the Xenoblade Chronicles series (including Xenoblade…
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is Princess Zelda’s first starring role in the series — and yet her name has been attached to for nearly 40 years. As such, she’ll want to look her best. Luckily, Echoes of Wisdom gives her the ability to accessorize with several different…
New DLC has arrived for Hyrule Warriors Legends on the Nintendo 3DS! The pack contains a new weapon, a new character and an all new Adventure Mode map. Toon Link gets dibs on the new weapon, the Sand Wand, and with it he can attack with giant blocks of sand…
Monster Hunter is a franchise that is no stranger to crossovers, with the latest entry Monster Hunter Generations featuring costumes of everyone from Amaterasu to Strider Hiryu. Now, in Japan’s version of today’s Nintendo 3DS Direct, we’ve got confirmation that the upcoming Monster Hunter Stories will be no different –…
During today’s handheld-centric Nintendo Direct, a portable version of Mario’s amazing level creator was announced for Nintendo 3DS. With access to every item and tool from Super Mario Maker’s toolkit (with the exception of Mystery Mushroom costumes), the new version bears a striking resemblance to its big brother on Wii…
Today’s Nintendo Direct kicked off with a couple of new reveals for Pokémon Sun and Moon. First up was an all new Alolan form, showing how Rattata has adapted to the region. Forced into a more nocturnal life thanks to Yungoos being brought in specifically to hunt them, Rattata is…
This morning’s Nintendo Direct brought a lot to the table for amiibo fans, with word on known figures’ functionality, some exciting additions to existing lines, and a brand new collection. Lets dive right in and break it down! First, the seven upcoming Super Mario amiibo, first revealed at E3, got…
Mario has had a long and prolific history of taking time off to play sports with friend and nemesis alike, and the tradition continues today with the announcement of Mario Sports Superstars: a compilation of five sports into one, 3DS game-sized package. Check out footage from the game from today’s…
It’s time for the first Nintendo Direct since March, which will focus exclusively on upcoming 3DS titles! It is planned to start at 9:00 CT and last 42 minutes, and you can catch it on both YouTube and Twitch. We’ll be sure to keep this post updated with all of…
It’s the start of another month, which means it’s time for a My Nintendo rewards refresh! Both North America and Europe have received new items, which are mostly discounts, but Europeans can also get their hands on the first Mario Kart 8 DLC pack. Check out the full list: North…
Spiritual successors can be a tricky business. At best, they’re fond love letters to games of yore, expertly capturing the intricacies that made classic games so memorable. At worst, they’re cheap, lazy efforts that prey upon the nostalgia of longing fans to deliver a subpar experience that only makes one…
It’s that mythical time of the month again! Starting right now, players can download the Victory Pokémon in all its cheerful glory to their copies of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby and/or Alpha Sapphire. Already trained to level 100, Victini comes with the moves Incinerate, Quick Attack, Endure and Confusion….
Tomorrow brings the first Nintendo Direct presentation since March, and with nearly half a year since our last videocast of Nintendo news, the fans are hungry for info. While the Direct is focused on 3DS news, with no information about NX or mobile titles to be announced, that doesn’t mean…
Sad news, Shantae fans. In a message sent out to Kickstarter backers, Way Forward studios has announced that Shantae: Half-Genie Hero will be suffering a six week delay. Originally slated for release on September 27th, Way Forward believes that a delay is needed to take care of bug fixing and…
