Nintendo has confirmed the way system transfers will work when moving from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2: A copy of data, like saves, will remain on the source system — with the exception of Animal Crossing: New Horizons data. The company shared the information with Polygon during an interview…
Nintendo was likely hoping that its Switch 2 Direct would steer discussion towards excitement for the next generation of Nintendo hardware, but the sad reality of the economic situation in the United States has thrown a lot of that into a blender. With President Trump’s global tariffs destabilizing the global…
One of the major turning points in the history of console gaming was the advent of built-in digital game stores. These built-in shopping services soon became beloved in their own right, with applications like the Wii Shop Channel living on in the minds of many thanks in part to its…
The holiday season is fast approaching, and what better way to wrap up the gifts for your loved ones than sealing them with the visage of Wario? My Nintendo Store in the UK has added rolls of washi tape featuring WarioWare: Get it Together! prints for 500 Platinum Coins. The…
In an effort to revitalize tourism in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island and prefecture, it’s been announced that one lucky Pokémon is getting their own jet. The Pokémon Company and domestic airline AirDo have announced the Rokon Jet Hokkaido plan, or Vulpix Jet Hokkaido. This will give a Boeing 767 the…
Collecting spirits became one of the more longterm goals of those playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The vast majority of these could be grabbed with dedication and time in World of Light, but then timed events came along, followed by ones locked to certain games’ data. Those have all filtered…
When Super Mario Party shindigged its way onto Switch in 2018, I figured it was the start of a new chapter in the series’ legacy. While familiar, it was fairly distinct in its approach to boards and minigames, and managed to be a whole lot of fun with changes it…
It’s been a while since Sega updated us on Sonic the Hedgehog’s next mainline game. In fact, we’ve only seen it teased with a tiny trailer, and we didn’t even get a title. This new trademark out of Japan could give us a hint of what to expect, though, as…
Step aside flowers, shrubs, and trees – there’s a new category of plants to grow in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! Transform your island into a farm or keep a small backyard garden with a variety of crops. What crops are in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Debuting in…
In a recent interview with CNET Editor Scott Stein, Metroid Dread Producer Yoshio Sakamoto was asked about various topics regarding the latest game in the franchise and the future of beloved bounty hunter Samus Aran. While the producer did not have much to comment on in regards to the game’s…
You know what’s cuter than a hamburger modeled after Kirby? A hamburger modeled after Kirby…wearing a scarf. Yes, the Kirby Café is changing with the seasons, and has introduced this year’s winter menu. The tasty offerings will apply to the Tokyo and Hakata locations, and are both brand new tastes…
It’s that time of year again when rampant consumerism fuels us all, and Nintendo’s rolling out discounts a-plenty to tempt our good will and wallets. Multiple games are seeing discounts, including a couple of the Switch’s more unique offerings. For all that’s been new this year, the star of the…
A new round of Game Trials will be going live this week for Nintendo Switch Online members. We already know that European NSO members will be heading back to the old family farm thanks to the Game Trials for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. Yet, North American NSO…
Toy company Sanei is constantly releasing a steady flow of plushes celebrating our favorite Nintendo series, and the collection that was just released will undoubtedly continue to bring happiness to fans of Pokémon the world over. Now available is the 18th edition of Sanei’s Pocket Monster All-Star Collection, with this…
It’s wintertime, which means it’s getting colder both outside and inside the house. And who better to keep you warm than the Sun Goddess herself? Capcom will start to sell Ōkami slippers at their Capcom Stores in Japan this month, each emblazoned with Ammy’s muzzle and even a little Issun….
