Over the weekend, some leaked images of supposedly official Switch 2 Joy-Con were shared on social media. While the physical description matches most of the rumors we’ve been hearing, there was one addition: an optical sensor. With the Switch 2 Joy-Con reportedly having magnetic connectivity with the main device, this…
Happy 2025, Pokémon fans! While we already know that Pokémon Z-A is set to release on Nintendo Switch systems sometime this year, it seems there’s even more to celebrate. According to the official Pokémon Center webpage, The Pokémon Company has officially declared 2025 as the “Year of Eevee”! Pokémon…
With the Switch 2 set to be unveiled at some point within the next 90 days, it stands to reason that Nintendo would need to finalize the hardware specifications for its next-generation device. This will, inevitably, result in patents being published, which is exactly what has happened recently. As spotted…
Are you a Zelda fan? Do you happen to live in or around New York City? If so, rejoice! Nintendo NY has just announced that, starting next week, it will be carrying an exclusive Legend of Zelda t-shirt and art cel at its flagship location. The t-shirt depicts a golden…
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….
The final installment in Fire Emblem Fates’s Map Pack 2 is now available to purchase and download. “End: Lost in the Waves” pits the children of Hoshido and Nohr against their “ultimate foe.” Players who complete this map will receive the Point Blank Scroll, which allows units to learn the…
E3 2016 is almost here, and it’s one of the most enigmatic yet when it comes to Nintendo! Less than two weeks ago, we were under the impression we’d see nothing but Zelda from company, but the recent announcement that other games will be making an appearance, such as Pokémon…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Kirby kicks some serious bot on the 3DS, Iola rises from the Underworld on the Wii U, and Wario plunders the Wii U Virtual Console. For those of you who still believe Genesis does what Nintendon’t, you’ll be happy to know that select Sega…
On a certain level, all game series are expected to conform to a certain gameplay style or genre. Fans would get upset if the next mainline Zelda title was an FPS, or if an upcoming Metroid entry was suddenly a puzzle game (though they’ve gotten away with pinball before…). Just…
In celebration of tomorrow’s international release of Kirby: Planet Robobot, the Badge Arcade has released a fair number of Kirby catchers! If his adorable pinkness doesn’t do it for you, though, there are also some Mario badges waiting to be snatched up. Check out what’s new below! Free play? Yes!…
While Digimon hasn’t had enduring success in the west, Japan has been enjoying new anime, games and toys ever since its inception. The latest incarnation of the franchise is “Appli Monsters”, which takes a more modern approach in that the Digimon are now themed around smartphone apps. Bandai Namco has…
After months of rumors, leaks and speculation, Warner Bros. Interactive has finally confirmed the next wave of Lego Dimensions play sets, which includes iconic characters from the worlds of Sonic the Hedgehog, Adventure Time, Harry Potter and more. Here’s the full list of franchises we’ll see figures from: Ghostbusters Adventure…
It looks like European 3DS owners have more than one Kirby adventure to look forward to this week as Kirby’s Dream Course will be releasing on the 3DS Virtual Console tomorrow. An adorably charming spin on minigolf, Kirby’s Dream Course casts everyone’s favorite bulbous blob as the ball as he…
Lock your doors and hide your valuables: Nintendo has confirmed that Wario: Master of Disguise will be pillaging the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow. Taking a break from dreaming up wacky collections of microgames, Wario finally returns to his 2D platforming roots. With the help of a stolen…
Splatoon’s Japanese Twitter page has announced a collaboration with Tower Records titled the 2016 Summer Sale. The sale, which lasts from June 24th to July 24th, features several Splatoon t-shirts, as well as a tote bag, posters, stickers, and cups – along with several other items. The Twitter page also…
