As is tradition every quarter, Nintendo has released a new issue of its in-house magazine titled “Nintendo Magazine.” Shockingly original name aside, this Winter 2024 issue is now available digitally, and physical issues for the Japanese market will be shipping out soon. This newest release contains information about Nintendo’s games…
I didn’t anticipate that I would be writing about a new Sega Genesis cartridge in 2024, but we’re certainly living in some bizarre times. To promote the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film, Sega has produced some promotional Genesis cartridges that include EPK (electronic press kit) materials. There’s even a…
What better time than a Thursday evening to get some surprise Nintendo news? Nintendo has just shadow-dropped the Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Land on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Grab a vine and join the thrills in the Land of Kong. Donkey Kong Land is now available to play…
As I read a recent Polygon article discussing the conscious decision by Yacht Club Games to allow its new Shovel Knight amiibo to be scanned through its packaging, and Nintendo signing off on the idea, something struck me: Nintendo is becoming a much less insular company than it used to…
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…
Yet another costume is headed (or, in this case, flying) to copies of Super Mario Maker worldwide, according to a tweet from Nintendo UK. The latest costume to be earned through Super Mario Maker’s recently-added Event Course feature pays tribute to Yasuhisa Yamamura, well-known as one of Nintendo’s oldest level…
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…
