As is tradition every quarter, Nintendo has released a new issue of its in-house magazine titled “Nintendo Magazine.” Shockingly original name aside, this Winter 2024 issue is now available digitally, and physical issues for the Japanese market will be shipping out soon. This newest release contains information about Nintendo’s games…
I didn’t anticipate that I would be writing about a new Sega Genesis cartridge in 2024, but we’re certainly living in some bizarre times. To promote the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film, Sega has produced some promotional Genesis cartridges that include EPK (electronic press kit) materials. There’s even a…
What better time than a Thursday evening to get some surprise Nintendo news? Nintendo has just shadow-dropped the Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Land on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Grab a vine and join the thrills in the Land of Kong. Donkey Kong Land is now available to play…
UPDATE: It’s been announced by Nintendo of America PR that Luigi’s Mansion for the 3DS will launch in the region on October 12th! Today’s the first day of Gamescom 2018 and as a result we’re starting to see news trickle in, especially regarding the European market. Nintendo UK’s Twitter has…
Sega as a company has always fascinated me. From the hardware race of the ’90s to their extensive catalogue of properties, they’re right up there with Nintendo in a lot of ways. In the latest issue of Edge, Sega’s chief creative officer Toshihiro Nagoshi shared a lot of history from…
Late last month, Nintendo filed to sue against two ROM websites — LoveROMs and LoveRETRO — seeking $150,000 per copyright infringement and $2 million for each trademark infringement. Considering the number of Nintendo developed and published ROMs hosted on the site (let alone all the games that are on Nintendo…
Your jaw dropped during the Direct, you gasped at the gorgeous Limited Edition packaging in Europe, and now you’re getting one more nice surprise when it comes to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Included in the European exclusive Limited Edition is now a steelbook case for the game as well. Have…
At last, one of the remaining great heroes of the NES era has joined the world of Smash. With whip in hand and driven by the sworn destiny to slay all who call the night their own, Simon Belmont has arrived! With him comes the malefic locale and home of…
In less than 12 hours from this writing we’ll have the newest info on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate — aka, our most wanted game this year; aka, what we live for. This coming together of everything Nintendo (and then some) made our E3 something special, and now Masahiro Sakurai is…
Hit mobile SRPG Fire Emblem Heroes has passed the $400 million threshold worldwide, making it the most profitable Fire Emblem game to date. This is after clearing the $300 million mark at its one-year anniversary back in February, meaning it’s made about $100 million in the past six months. The…
I’ve been going to San Diego Comic-Con for maybe a decade now, and if I’ve learned anything it’s that every year offers a completely different experience. As a hotspot for popular culture you see the changes based on what’s new, what’s big, and what’s coming soon each time you roll…
It’s pretty evident that Nintendo has been trying to court the competitive Smash scene in the run-up to Ultimate — the game’s reveal focused on the minutiae of mechanics, and the E3 showcase spotlighted an invitational tournament as the premier event. Now that push continues as the Nintendo Versus Twitter…
One of the best parts of any Pokémon generation is finding those ‘mons that just have to be yours and a part of your journey. For my run-through in Sun, Bewear was one of those. The big, beady eyed bear may look cuddly as can be, but it packs more…
Recently, Nintendo hosted its 78th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Held on June 28th, the question and answer portion of the meeting is now available in full, in English via Nintendo’s Japanese site. Many topics were discussed, with the united theme naturally being the company’s financial situation and public image,…
Cinematic storytelling in games may seem second nature these days, with quality ranging and changing considerably at every turn. If you ever wanted to see one of the first, great examples you need look no further than Another World. Released as Out of This World in America back…
