When one thinks about the video games with the best music out there, a lot of times RPGs are the first to come to mind. Of course, once RPGs with good music come to mind, Final Fantasy will inevitably follow. Arguably being the face of the genre, Final Fantasy tends…
In the nearly 30 years the Pokémon franchise has existed, it has grown to become a globe-spanning empire. Beyond even the video games themselves, Pokémon has a wide array of content to enjoy. One of the most popular is the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which has been carrying along since…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
One of the last big Nintendo titles released on the DS, Kirby Mass Attack, released in 2011 to quiet fanfare. After the coming of the 3DS earlier that year, the DS’ list of new releases began to slow down, and more focus was put on the new system and the…
Digital Foundry has posted a video today analyzing the performance of Nintendo’s presentation and Breath of the Wild’s E3 demo for the Wii U. The video discusses graphical fidelity, frame rate and resolution. This analysis is sure to answer some of the questions fans have been asking. Check it out…
The Nintendo Badge Arcade’s week-long Zelda celebration continues with two repeat catchers from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess! There are also three repeats containing various Fire-type starter Pokémon for those that missed them the first time around. Free play? Yes — a double dose! Practice catcher: Speaking of the…
Nintendo of America took to Twitter this evening with some details about how amiibo will function within Metroid Prime: Federation Force. At the moment, we know that scanning certain Mario Bros. amiibo will unlock new paint jobs for in game Mechs while playing Blast Ball. Scanning a Samus or Zero…
Three new Miitomo drop stages just went live, and they’re all about dinosaurs! The first stage will give you the chance to win pieces to a full on T-Rex costume! The second stage will let you sink your teeth into a dinosaur bones costume, along with a cute little Pteranodon…
Welcome to Collectors Corner! Each week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the special editions of consoles and other Nintendo merchandise that I love. Ever since I was a kid Nintendo’s special editions have stood out to me, and I’m excited to share that passion with you all….
Two players sit hunched in their chairs, eyes fixated upon the CRT television in front of them. Their hands move at rapid speed, inputting hundreds of actions per minute as their characters dance around on the screen. They’ve been playing the game for years now – these actions are second…
In unexpected news, Nintendo of America has announced that three games from the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series — Red Rescue Team, Blue Rescue Team and Explorers of Sky — will be available to purchase on the Wii U eShop this Thursday. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery…
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
The Nintendo Badge Arcade’s week-long Zelda celebration continues with two new catchers from The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds! Free play?: Yes — two! Practice catcher: It’s the final day for the Pokémon and Cat Mario Show badges currently in the Arcade, so don’t miss your chance at…
It turns out there’s a bigger team behind the expansive Hyrule in the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild than we first thought – Monolith Soft, the team responsible for the open-world Xenoblade Chronicles X, has been helping out with development. Veteran designer Shigeru Miyamoto has given more specific…
Those hoping for a Nintendo console release of Kickstarter-backed project Starr Mazer can celebrate: Wii U and 3DS versions of the game are in the works. Starr Mazer is a genre fusion of point-and-click adventure and 2D shooter, utilizing pixel art and 8-bit music not unlike that found in indie…
