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…
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…
In a month, players and fans from around the world will come together for Evo 2018, the world’s largest fighting game tournament. Hosting eight games and thousands of players across its weekend, the final results for registration leaderboards are up. https://twitter.com/MrWiz/status/1013860505448951808 Leading the pack is the second youngest…
My very first match of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate brought an all new discovery for me through an Assist Trophy. An all new face popped into the game: Knuckles the Echidna, ready to not-chuckle and lay a few solid punches in during the fight. I later found out he made…
It’s July, Nintendo fans! It’s time for barbecues, late summer sunsets, and, of course, new video games. There’s plenty of good stuff coming to Nintendo systems this month, so let’s dive right in! July 2nd If you like the lobs and volleys of Mario Tennis Aces, you might also…
The month’s almost over and that means it’s time for me to desperately click around and try to find how to spend the vast number of My Nintendo coins at my disposal. As I did that, new rewards started to pop up, and sure enough, a few last minute additions…
With Mario Tennis Aces out now, Nintendo’s put together an all new timeline to showcase upcoming Switch titles for the rest of 2018. Most of these were shown during E3 week in some way, while others are just waiting for their final release dates. (I’m looking at you, Dark Souls…
