After a few years of running a YouTube channel dedicated to game development tips and insights, Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai has finally hung up the reins. In his final video, he not only shared some extra insight about what he hopes to achieve with any new projects, but Sakurai…
It’s official! After a long wait, Dotemu has finally confirmed that Metal Slug Tactics will be launching on Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, Xbox, and Steam on November 5th. Check out the announcement trailer below! Unlike other entries in the Metal Slug franchise, Metal Slug Tactics brings turn-based combat while…
The yearly Halloween event is back and Pokémon GO and is once again split into two parts. For Halloween Part I, Morpeko and Dynamax Gastly debut. Some Costumed Pokémon will be available early, but they’re paywalled behind two paid Timed Research quests. The Halloween 2024 Part II event will start…
Reddit user and game collector Twigglesmg just picked up the single rarest licensed Nintendo game in existent at an estate sale– and for only $5! Which game is it, you ask? The 1987 Bandai title, Stadium Events. In a post made in the r/gamecollecting subreddit, Twigglesmg outlines how they were…
Kirby fans already have a lot to look forward to this June with the launch of Planet Robobot, but those who want a little more of the pink puffball are in luck. The accessory makers at KeysFactory, known for their Animal Crossing and Splatoon accessories, are going to launch a…
The Strong, an interactive Museum dedicated to history and exploration of play, announced fifteen finalists for the second annual Video Game Hall of Fame. Nintendo favorites such as Final Fantasy, Pokemon Red & Green, Street Fighter II and The Legend of Zelda pack the list of classic games, alongside titles…
UPDATE (3/26): A prototype of Red and Pikachu have been spotted at Anime Japan 2016. While the figure isn’t painted, it still looks absolutely amazing! Also displayed was a promo for an all new figure. May and Mudkip are coming soon! May will be arriving sometime in 2017! Stay tuned…
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…
One thing I’m not sure I ever expected to see in my lifetime was the crossover between Pokémon and a fighting game. While the Pokémon franchise has never failed to entertain its fans, one thing the series has never really offered is a fast-paced play style more akin to that…
Prepare your wallets, Xenoblade fans! Japanese retailer Kotobukiya opened pre-orders for an extremely detailed Formula Skell model from the game Xenoblade Chronicles X. The model is 1/48 scale and comes with a wide selection of accessories, including a sword, shield and a machine gun. The Skell also transforms in to…
Fire Emblem, one of Nintendo’s longest lived franchises, had never enjoyed the kind of success in America that it does in Japan. Sure, Marth and Roy finding their way into Super Smash Bros. Melee allowed for the games to gain enough traction to see their first localization in 2003, but…
Kirby is all geared up to adorn your home or workplace with these new wall outlet and switch panels being sold on Runatown, a Japanese store that sells a load of cute character items. Up for sale on the page are four varieties of panel designs featuring old school Kirby…
Those looking forward to another space-faring adventure with Fox and friends might have to wait a bit longer: it seems a second delay for Star Fox Zero could be inevitable. The rumors, reported by Nintendo Life and substantiated by their contributor Liam Robertson, involve uncertainty from Nintendo of Europe regarding…
UPDATE (9:18 p.m. CST): A Zero Suit Samsus Fimga has also been spotted on the show floor at Wonder Festival by Twitter user @nebiusu30. Lots of news regarding Nintendo merchandise tonight! Good Smile is notorious for its numerous figures and merchandise that span over dozens of franchises and other companies,…
Starting February 27th, Pokémon fans living in Europe can purchase three different limited edition 2DS bundles, similar to the ones announced for Japan last month. The three different 2DS bundles will come in the colors of the original Pokémon games: Red, Blue and Yellow, and will come with their respective…
