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…
Another trio of Pokémon catchers swarm the Badge Arcade today, most notably the victory Pokémon himself! Though personally, I’m much more interested in nabbing all the different Rotom types. Free play? Not today. I guess I won’t be cleaning up the competition with Rotom today. Practice catcher: Say goodbye…
Make sure your t-Virus vaccinations are up to date: Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is set to infect Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released back in 2007 on the Wii, Umbrella Chronicles is an on-rails shooter that chronicles (heh) the Umbrella Corporation’s meddling throughout the Resident Evil series as…
Ready those thermometers and guzzle down some NyQuil: Rhythm Heaven Fever is spreading onto Wii U Virtual Consoles! Originally released back in 2012 on the Wii, Fever is the third game in Nintendo’s charmingly quirky Rhythm Heaven series and second one to wash up onto western shores. For the uninitiated,…
Strap on your Mega Busters and unmount those Z-Sabers: Mega Man X3 is air dashing its way onto Wii U Virtual Consoles! Originally released back in 1996, X3 is the third and last game in the Mega Man X series to appear on the SNES. Continuing the awesome action gameplay…
It looks like Super Mario Maker 3DS is not, in fact, amiibo compatible. Just two days ago, Nintendo added the soon-to-be-released title to the list of games that utilize amiibo functionality, but it looks like that may have been a mistake, for the company has removed the 3DS version of…
One of the most fascinating peripherals in Nintendo’s history is the Satellaview. A satellite modem that interpreted radio signal data, several interesting Nintendo games were made just to be played in the short fixed “Super Famicom Hour” in which they were transmitted. While many of these games were lost to…
Collectors of amiibo have been waiting months for news regarding the remaining Super Smash Bros. series amiibo – Corrin, Cloud and Bayonetta. While we’ve had teases from the Platinum Games team regarding the latter, it’s mostly been very quiet on that front. Now the website Let’s Play Video Games, which…
Looks like one more special edition New 3DS XL console is on its way to the U.S. Despite not receiving an official announcement, the Pikachu New 3DS XL seems to have quietly made it’s way to Play-Asia, listed as a U.S. system. The system was previously announced to be available…
The NES Classic Mini is almost here and droves of Nintendo fans are ready to relive their childhood memories. But with confirmation of a measly three foot cord attached to the included controller, fans everywhere are looking for an alternative option to get a little more distance from their TVs….
More Pokémon swarm the Badge Arcade today featuring Gen V starters. Free play?: Not today. Let’s all sigh with Snivy. Practice catcher: The remaining pixel video game console badges are powering down from the Arcade tomorrow, so grab whatever you can before they’re out of stock! There’s still a…
The release of the 3DS port of last year’s Super Mario Maker is just under a month away. If you’re in the UK and are interested in the game you may be in luck for some added goodies, as Nintendo is offering a variety of pre-order bonuses via several retailers….
BOOM! It’s time to check out Fight 27 of Season 2 of Mii V Mii. Watch the Golden Gunners, the Silver Swordsmen and the Bronze Brawlers duke it out in the latest battle. Check out the fight below! Help support Mii V Mii on the MiiTJ Patreon.
