The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been unveiled. Nintendo confirmed it comes with 256GB of internal storage, which is eight times more than the original Switch. But here’s the thing: games have never been bigger. AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 clock in at a massive 64 gigs. If you’re anything…
No sooner did Nintendo confirm that the Switch 2 utilizies DLSS and will support ray-tracing that Nvidia has now given us a breakdown of the CPU and GPU the console will contain. While there aren’t raw numbers to compare against Nintendo’s rivals, we do know that not only are DLSS…
During yesterday’s Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo spent a surprisingly decent chunk of time describing GameChat, a new system feature that is basically like all of the social features Microsoft introduced to the Xbox 360 20 years ago. It’s charming how old-school Nintendo can be sometimes, but one thing that wasn’t…
San Diego Comic-Con has been a busy time for toys-to-life franchise Lego Dimensions, with several of the new season two sets being shown off in-game. While the sixth Wave is set to launch on September 27th and includes the likes of Adventure Time, the A-Team, Harry Potter, Mission Impossible and…
The final Splatfest is in full swing today, and the Nintendo Badge Arcade is here to celebrate! Pick up a ton of Splatoon badges at your leisure, as they don’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. Should you choose kid over squid, repeat Super Mario Bros. 3 badges from…
The highly-anticipated Sonic birthday bash came to a close last night. Despite technical difficulties, lots of dancing, a Sonic-themed car and relentless advertising of Totino’s stuffed nachos, every Sonic fan should walk away happy with what was presented. As Ivo Gerscovich, the head of the Sonic brand, put it: “We…
With all of the hubbub surrounding Sonic’s 25th Anniversary Party, it was easy for Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice to slip through the cracks. With news of Sonic Mania, Project Sonic 2017, the Sonic Boom cartoon series and a lot of technical difficulties, many probably didn’t notice the upcoming 3DS…
Joining the flurry of news that came out of Sonic’s 25th Anniversary Party, a new Lego Dimensions trailer has been released featuring the adorable Lego hedgehog. The new Sonic-inspired level pack looks very familiar, as it features Green Hill Zone remade in Lego style. Sonic brings along all of his…
Tonight at the Sonic 25th Anniversary Party in San Diego, Sonic Team revealed “Sonic Project 2017,” a brand-new Sonic title. The game features both modern Sonic and classic Sonic as they appeared in Sonic Generations. The new adventure seems to take place in a world on the brink of desolation,…
UPDATE: And it’s over! We’ll be sure to update this post if an archive of the stream is uploaded, but given its myriad tech issues don’t be surprised if it doesn’t show up. Check out the latest news posts to see what was announced for Nintendo platforms! It’s almost time…
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…
To many on-lookers it may seem like the toys-to-life genre is in a rough spot, with the recent cancellation of the Disney Infinity project making many question the fate of the other major players, like Lego Dimensions. In a recent Polygon interview with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment producer Doug Heder,…
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Pokémon GO is no doubt a cultural phenomenon right now. You can’t step outside without (quite literally) bumping into someone attempting to catch ‘em all, and chances are you’ve at least dabbled with the fledgling app at least once since its release just a few short weeks ago. With that…
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…
