If you can believe it, Nintendo has released a new update for Mario Kart Tour to celebrate the launch of Mario Kart World. Coming just over a month after the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, this latest update is surprising not just because there’s a new Mario Kart game…
Every developer under the sun has dabbled in the 3D platformer space at one point or another, but Nintendo has consistently proven that no one does it better than it does — and Donkey Kong Bananza is no exception to that rule. It’s a master class in level design and…
A second Playtest Program has been announced for Nintendo Switch Online, which will allow successful applicants to help test the online service. It will be similar to the playtest held in October 2024, though this time the number of users will jump from 10,000 to 40,000. It will take place…
This month’s issue of Famitsu magazine confirmed two newcomers to the Fire Emblem Warriors cast; Cordelia and female Robin. Now we finally have some high resolution assets of the Awakening characters, from screenshots to CG renders. Check them out: Also, via Gematsu, we have some more information regarding the…
Over the weekend during San Diego Comic-Con, Mattel set up a large table in the Nintendo Lounge area. Throughout the day, representatives for the Hot Wheels brand were letting attendees have a “let’s-a-go” with their upcoming take on the Mario Kart series, aimed at ages eight and up. Available starting…
The Smash Bros. amiibo line has come to a close, with all characters now represented. The last of these, Corrin’s female/Player 2 variant, joined Palutena and Skyward Sword Link as Amazon exclusive figures, and it seems it’s not quite the sendoff the series deserves. Once again, the figure was Prime…
It’s the height of convention season, especially in Southern California. Panels, merchandise, swag — there’s always a plethora of things for fans to do provided they’ve secured badges, with one of the main draws for them being cosplay. Each and every year, new games, franchises, movies and so much more…
UPDATE: The Super Mario Bros. ornament is now available at Hallmark stores and online. The Hallmark store is about to become slightly more bearable! Late last year, the greeting card and keepsake company had announced it would be partnering with Nintendo to bring a Super Mario and Yoshi ornament to…
From both sides of the Pacific Ocean, the Squid Research Lab has been updating its information of Splatoon 2 and this Saturday’s Splatfest. Here’s the new information that’s surfaced: WEAPONS REVISITED Special weapon: Bubble Blower After only seeing it for a split second in last week’s Direct, we now know…
Attendees of this year’s San Diego Comic Con don’t have to wait in line for hours to get a chance at securing UDON’s exclusives. Available to pre-order now, but must be picked up inside the convention center during SDCC, fans can score some pretty awesome Street Fighter and Monster Hunter…
It’s been the longtime dream of many a child and adult to see their favorite game worlds come to life. There are some exceptions, of course (something tells me most wouldn’t survive in the subterrain of Zebes), but to have vicarious fantasies become real is a desire that fuels many…
The wonderful team at Dark Horse is bringing another video game art book to North America. If you were a fan of The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts and The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening, then you’ll want to make space on your…
If you’re a Super Mario Bros. fan and also happen to be a board game aficionado, you’re in luck! Hasbro has just announced that its historically popular game, Monopoly, will be joining forces with Nintendo to bring you an all new game experience called Monopoly Gamer this fall. The usual…
We’re only four days away from the release of DLC Pack 1 for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and with it, comes several brand new costumes to use in your game. Today, the official The Legend of Zelda webpage has released some information on the upcoming Armor…
Nintendo’s E3 presence is back this year, and it’s chock-full of surprises in every corner of its booth. The Nintendo Wire team has been scouring the show floor to capture all the gaming goodness, and we’re sharing that all with you right here, right now. Below, you’ll find a gallery…
