Welcome to 2025, everyone! While we eagerly await Nintendo to announce anything about the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, it seems vendors at CES in Las Vegas didn’t get the memo that the console hasn’t officially been unveiled yet. Now, before we dive into the details, remember that the images and…
The start of 2025 has seen more Switch 2 leaks than the last couple of months combined. After a new patent mentioned upscaling technology for Nintendo’s upcoming device and a leak of the Switch 2 Joy-Con showed an optical sensor on the controller, this latest photo dump shows us a…
Originally published by Sega, Bayonetta is a dynamic action game centered around the pompous Umbra Witch of the same name. Nintendo would end up picking up the cancelled sequel and releasing Bayonetta 2 as a Wii U exclusive. From there, the series would become an integral member of the vast…
One of the most enduring rhythm games of the past decade is Bandai Namco’s Taiko no Tatsujin series. Only localized once for the West as Taiko: Drum Master on the PS2, although Donkey Konga can be seen as a spin-off, the franchise has thrived in its home region of Japan,…
In American trademark news, it appears that Nintendo’s claim on “Hyrule Warriors” has been abandoned. According to a thread on NeoGAF, the trademark for “Hyrule Warriors” expired on April 22nd of this year following multiple notices from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. On March 26th, 2015, the trademark…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Contra III blasts its way on the 3DS Virtual Console, PixelJunk Monsters debuts on Nintendo Consoles, and Pikachu seeks friends and adventure in PokéPark Wii for the Wii U Virtual Console. There’s not much going on this week in the way of deals. If…
It seems like Capcom is on a roll revealing Monster Hunter Generations cross-overs lately, with the last being the announcement of fan-favorite Amaterasu of Okami fame. This latest collaboration is also with a major Capcom franchise, but this time it’s one of the company’s oldest IPs: Ghosts ‘n Goblins. That’s…
As part of a weekly DLC release schedule for Fire Emblem Fates, the third episode of Map Pack 2 is now available to purchase and download. “III: The Changing Tide” explores Hoshido child units Shiro, Asugi, Midori, Caeldori and Rhajat as they “seize an opportunity.” Successfully completing the map will…
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam badges are in stock at the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Repeat: This is not a Drill Shell! We have confirmation that badges from Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam have arrived at the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Starting today, you can grab and Bomb Derby your way to…
Ever since the first Pokémon Sun and Moon gameplay trailer last week we’ve been waiting for more information regarding the new Alola setting. We may finally have a better idea now, as an updated description on the Amazon listings for both Sun and Moon suggests that there will be multiple…
Well, this is a little unusual. According to data miner Random Talking Bush on Twitter, the only character to be affected by the upcoming 1.1.6 Super Smash Bros. patch is everyone’s favorite sassy witch, Bayonetta. After unpacking the files, "param/fighter_param_vl_bayonetta.bin" and "fighter/bayonetta/script/animcmd/game.bin" are the only two changed. — Random Talking…
The first in a year-long line of DLC packs for Hyrule Warriors Legends is now available worldwide! The Master Wind Waker Pack includes 16 new My Fairy costume pieces, a The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker-themed Adventure Mode map and a new Adventure Mode battle scenario for players to…
Creating a unique, engaging boss encounter in Super Mario Maker is a difficult thing to pull off. Anyone can drop a super-sized Bowser into a fire-breathing Koopa Clown Car – that’s child’s play. But to craft an encounter that spans an entire full-length level, incorporates an evolving giant mech suit,…
To anyone who’s ever wondered what it’s like to be a Pokémon in a Pokémon’s world, now’s your chance! The Wii title PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure will be releasing in the Wii U eShop tomorrow, Thursday May 19th, for $19.99! The game originally launched back in 2009 and let you…
Monopoly variants are a dime a dozen these days, especially within the realm of video games. Nintendo alone has provided multiple themed variants of the famed century old board game for many of its most popular franchises, including The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon. Today that trend continues with the…
