Editor’s Note: Today, September 27th, would have marked the 6th anniversary of Dragalia Lost. To celebrate, we are re-publishing a piece we created for its 5th anniversary. Enjoy, and thank you, Mr. Lost! With the recent announcement that Mario Kart Tour will no longer be getting new content, I’ve been…
Back in the ’90s, Nintendo, Sega, and Sony were locked in what is now commonly referred to as “The Console Wars”—a fierce rivalry between gaming giants that played out through advertisements, lawsuits, and even, in one instance, a public feud in front of Congress over video game violence. While Nintendo,…
There are many reasons to celebrate what Nintendo is doing in the gaming industry from both a creative and hardware perspective (especially when it comes to pricing), and the best place to do so right now is at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. The museum is an entire building…
Nintendo announced via its press site this morning that from June 14th to the 19th, 500 Nintendo fans will be given the opportunity to play The Legend of Zelda for the Wii U at the Nintendo NY store before anyone else in the world. 500 fans will be selected during a fan event…
Super Mario Maker just can’t be stopped, with more levels being made every day alongside frequent updates from Nintendo itself. Next in line from the latter is a pair of costumes from outside Nintendo’s cast of characters, though these ones will be no less recognizable. Hello Kitty and My Melody…
Looking back, Nintendo probably regrets giving New Super Mario Bros. the “New” prefix. Initially released on May 15th 2006 in the United States, the return to Mario’s 2D platforming roots is actually getting quite old these days. While the game and its many sequels don’t always sit well with fans,…
Nintendo has officially pulled the curtain on the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack that Nintendo has teased since last year. The mode will be made available as a free download on May 17th. The pack will include skins, pre-made world,s and a set of Super Mario themed music and item textures….
Today we celebrate Mother’s Day by taking a look at a few standout maternal figures from Nintendo’s history. Each of these characters brings something special to their games just as mothers everywhere bring something special to our lives. Personally speaking, I received my first Game Boy as a gift from…
Let’s give a big round of applause to The Legend of Zelda! Appropriately during the year of its 30th anniversary, the iconic NES title has officially been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, joining Super Mario Bros. to become the second Nintendo game to receive the honor….
Despite the sad commercial state of the Wii U, GameStop CEO Paul Raines remains optimistic about Nintendo’s hardware future. He discussed upcoming consoles, virtual and augmented reality platforms, and Nintendo’s mobile efforts in an interview with [a]list at a recent GameStop Investor Day. When asked about NX’s prospects in the…
Nintendo’s roll out of SNES titles on the New 3DS’s Virtual Console continues, bringing classics from yesteryear to the handheld of today. While the initially announced group of titles have all been released since being announced back in March, a new challenge steps into the ring to keep the games…
One of the biggest leaps Nintendo ever made as a company was with its first true console capable of advanced polygonal graphics: the Nintendo 64. Launched back in 1996, the humble system paved the way for now legendary titles like Super Mario 64 and Ocarina of Time. Now, Math Manent,…
New 3DS owners rejoice; three of the finest offerings of the 16-bit era are now available to download! The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest can all be purchased for $7.99 from the eShop, giving fans an excuse…
A description for a new job opening for an IP Art Asset Specialist at Nintendo has been posted on the company’s official site, and we find one section in particular a bit curious. Evaluate artwork submissions to ensure the usage and design of Nintendo characters and/or other IP used within…
Discover what makes Nintendo so special in today’s gaming world through Nintendo Inquirer’s N Factor series! “What do you love about Nintendo? The more I ask myself that question, the more complex my answer gets. I decided to use the term “N factor” to describe my feelings, because while it’s…
