It’s hard to fathom it now, but 25 years ago, nobody expected Super Smash Bros. to become a phenomenon. Released towards the end of the N64’s lifecycle, Smash seemed like a fun enough idea that would come and go without much fuss. I don’t recall ever having debates with my…
Birthdays can mean a lot of things for people – time with friends or family, treating yourself to something special, or just disconnecting from responsibilities. For Kirby it means cake, cake, and more cake. カービィさん、お誕生日おめでとうございます！今日はわれわれワドルディレポート隊が、カービィさんのためにケーキをご用意しました♪さぁ、カービィさん！みなさんへコメントをお願いします…って、わわわっ！？食べるのはまだ早いですよ～っ！！#カービィのハッピーバースデー pic.twitter.com/mVy2QldNbg — 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) April 26, 2024 Yes, April 27th marks Kirby’s 32nd birthday and…
LEGO and Animal Crossing is a match made in heaven, but there was one curious omission from the line when it launched earlier this year: K.K. Slider. How could one of the most iconic characters of modern gaming not be included alongside villagers like Julian and Bunnie? Who even are…
Isle Delfino is looking a little dim, and it’s up to Mario to brighten things up! That’s where the Shine Sprites come in, scattered across the resort. Shadow Mario’s mischief has gotten Mario framed for the summer time gloom and now to clear his name and the skies he has…
Game Freak, the primary developer of the Pokémon game series, has officially trademarked a new name in China. Formerly known as “遊戲富利克” (which is close to “Game Freak” in English), the company has changed its name to “遊戲狂想家” (“Game Maniac”) according to a Weibo post by NS News Flash. The…
All good things come in threes. You’ll know this if you picked up Super Mario 3D All-Stars, which features three of Mario’s greatest ever games (though the inclusion of Super Mario Galaxy 2 wouldn’t hurt), but it also applies to one of the plumber’s most flashiest moves in Super Mario…
The cross-promotion you didn’t think would happen is becoming a reality – Pokémon and the world of Pairs Fashion Week. Thanks to a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and luxury designer brand Longchamp Paris, a line of Pokémon-themed handbags is coming soon. Ahead of the collection’s North American announcement (Nylon…
Launching himself off walls since 1996, Mario was doing parkour way before it became cool. The Wall Kick (sometimes known as the “Wall Jump”) is a tricky move to master in Super Mario 3D All-Stars’ rendition of Super Mario 64 (and in the original game, too), but with its potential…
Two years of taps, swipes, and hoarding Wyrmite later and Dragalia Lost is set to celebrate its birthday once again. A special Dragalia Digest broadcast has been announced to explain the game’s 2nd Anniversary plans. A new Dragalia Digest will air around Sept. 24, 8 PM PT! We’re bringing you…
While we all welcomed and celebrated the return of Mario’s finest moments last week, we also had to bid farewell to another of Nintendo’s greatest successes. After nine years of service, production has ended for the Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo has now issued an official statement on the matter to GamesIndustry.biz….
Well, this is quite the unexpected studio acquisition. Microsoft has played its biggest card yet when it comes to its next gen plans, announcing that it has acquired ZeniMax Media and by proxy Bethesda for $7.5 billion. The publisher behind Doom, Fallout, and the Elder Scrolls has been on Xbox…
They say if you love something, set it free. Pokémon trainers would not agree… Pokécrossing! Gotta catch them all! Every other Sunday at 8 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. ET! < Previous Comic | Next Comic > Artist Credit: @itsraecrawford @imbrokencomics Support: Patreon.com/raecrawford
Mario’s very first 3D adventure has returned — in HD — in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection! If you’re a new player who missed out on Super Mario 64 when it launched back in 1996 or a returning player ready to Ground Pound into a pool of nostalgia, you…
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is here, meaning Mario fans the world over can revisit — or visit for the first time — Mario’s first 3D adventure! Super Mario 64 is overflowing with Power Stars for players to collect — 120 of them, in fact! Some of them can be quite…
Trainers who are fans of cream and earthy flavored treats from the Galar region will love this upcoming combo. Pokémon Centers in Japan will be receiving new specialty fall-themed items based on Pokémon Sword and Shield in just a little over two weeks. The cream pocket monster Alcremie will finally…
