Super Mario Maker is an incredible game that feels somehow anti-Nintendo. Released on the Wii U in 2015, I’m still shocked that the Big N gave players most of the tools they needed to create their dream Super Mario levels. The Switch sequel takes things further, but what if Nintendo…
As time goes on and game developers continue to try to push the limits of what’s possible, games are becoming much more impressive. From immersive sound design to beautiful graphics and more, there’s a lot of work that goes into modern games. That all being said, older titles weren’t primitive…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
The hype for Splatoon merchandise has been real as of late! With the announcement of the Splattershot squirt gun coming out in Japan being the latest in much of Splatoon’s conquest over the world, fans should really be expecting more and more merch as time goes on. Famitsu has just…
Hyrule Warriors Legends launches in just four days, and to prepare for the big release, Nintendo has just launched the website for the game, which outlines all the details for the upcoming game. While we’ve gone over much of the upcoming content already, it’s still fun to look over everything…
Miitomo has been available in Japan for a several days now, and Western fans who haven’t downloaded it via a Japanese account are still waiting with bated breath. Luckily the wait may soon be at an end, as today is the last day to preregister for Miitomo, according to Polygon….
Fire Emblem Fates, which has still not seen a release in New Zealand and Australia, just recently received its release date of May 21st. And, just like in Japan and the U.S., New Zealand and Australia are also receiving a special edition of the game that releases the same day….
Join Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied as they unbox and take a detailed look at the all new Roy and Ryu amiibo. Included is a closeup look at Roy with all of his fellow Fire Emblem companions!
Sorry for the lack of updates of the past couple days, everyone! There hasn’t been too much activity in the Badge Arcade, unfortunately, but a few Pokémon catchers have been added for you! Additionally, all the Twilight Princess HD badges are still available for nabbing! Free Play? Yes! Practice Catcher:…
UPDATE (2/20): Our old school looking Pocket Monsters 2DS hard pouch made by HORI just arrived from Japan– and we’re thrilled with how perfectly it matches the system! The case was definitely made for this particular edition of the 2DS. Not only do the two work well together aesthetically, but…
Last night, the SXSW Gaming Awards were presented on Twitch. This past year, Nintendo has seen some nice turnouts in terms of awards, with Splatoon and Super Mario Maker especially making a big splash in a multitude of genres across more than one awards show. And, happily for Nintendo, it…
Three days ago in Japan, Nintendo launched its first mobile app, the first of supposedly many in a new era for the company. The app, Miitomo, is meant to act as a social in-between, and is designed to be easily accessible for all smartphone users, even non-Nintendo fans. Miitomo quickly…
We try to stick to covering news that’s either about or directly related to Nintendo here, but some interesting chatter from both Microsoft and Sony has caught our attention lately. Word has it that Nintendo may not be the only company readying new gaming hardware for the near future; it…
Pokémon GO is on the horizon, but up until now we were left in the dark as to what the gameplay would actually look like. In a recent video captured from a panel hosted by John Hanke, CEO of Niantic (the developers of Pokémon GO), we have our first look…
Just a short while ago Sega held a panel at SXSW focusing on the history and future of Sonic the Hedgehog. Most of it was a look back, peppered with brief question and answer sessions featuring creator Yuji Naka, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka, and the voice actors for both…
