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…
In the future, when we look back at the state of Nintendo gaming in 2015, what will we remember? It was a diverse year of releases, with unusual spin-offs, small indie projects, and risky new IPs taking the forefront of Nintendo’s marketing. This is an undeniable shift compared to 2014’s…
With frequent updates and free costumes, Super Mario Maker continues to impress and inspire. Today we saw the arrival of the previously reported Birdo and Excitebike costumes! Both are fantastic additions to the Mystery Mushroom lineup, and along with them come some new courses inspired by their source games; all…
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…
‘Twas the night before Christmas and it sure was a rouser! Not one soul could sleep – not even a Mouser. There sat Daisy and Peach, snug by the fire, 3DSes in hand, flush with gaming desire. The Koopalings were jumping on top of their beds, while Ridley shot fireballs…
Let’s talk about data mining. If you’ve been paying attention to gaming news this year, you’ve probably come across at least one story about some unannounced game or piece of downloadable content being discovered or mined, by resourceful users ahead of a formal announcement. While Sony and Microsoft’s consoles certainly…
UPDATE (12/22): The Super Mario Maker update is now live! Check out the details below, and be sure to visit the new Bookmark website here. Nintendo U.K. has released a short video detailing a set of new mechanics that will be added to Super Mario Maker next Tuesday, December 22nd….
With three other Super Mario Maker costume announcements still hot out of the oven comes another ready for baking. While not officially announced by Nintendo, the data miners are at it again, finding a particularly interesting costume hidden within the game’s code. If you owned a GameBoy or GameBoy Color,…
The long-awaited final presentation for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U has come and gone, leaving many players with mixed feelings. While not entirely disappointed, I was personally left with what I’d best describe as a bittersweet taste in my mouth, especially considering the ultimate selection of…
With the Final Super Smash Bros. video presentation now behind us and having had time to let it all soak in, I still find myself saying one word: Wow. Part of this I’ll attribute to the sense of finality surrounding the half hour, knowing that no matter what was discussed…
The witching hour was upon us all, with Bayonetta clocking in as the final fighter for Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U and 3DS. It was announced that she was the number one most requested, realizable character from a worldwide perspective, allowing Nintendo to bring the stylish, sexy fighter…
The critically acclaimed Wii game, Super Mario Galaxy, has been rated for the Wii U by the ESRB. The ESRB listing was leaked by Nintendo Life and may suggest that Super Mario Galaxy might be making its debut on the Wii U’s virtual console sometime soon. While fans worldwide have…
So we’re back again, with even more of our Super Smash Bros. hopefuls! Be sure to check back on part 1 if you haven’t already, and remember to jump into the comments below and discuss your own top picks for DLC! Tom’s pick: Snake Out of the DLC characters we’ve…
