Anyone who has been keeping up with Nintendo news over the past year or so can attest that the lead-up to the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a wild ride. For the longest time fans were eagerly looking for any news or rumors related to the system, and any insider…
One of the most striking things about the design of the Switch 2 is how basic everything is. Gone are the days of New 3DS Faceplates or fun colors, and in is Nintendo’s era of functionality over personality… or so we thought. If a recent listing by AliExpress is anything…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Ninty Fresh is an independent and unofficial Nintendo print magazine covering many different aspects of the company’s games and systems, and it’s reached its funding target in 72 hours over at Kickstarter. The campaign launched on Monday, and it’s already thousands of dollars past the original goal. The first issue…
The Outer Worlds is now available on the Nintendo Switch, and its Japanese launch trailer has been released. The Outer Worlds is the new single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the…
A week ago, Wood Hawker (of BeatEmUps) had shared on social media that his contract with Nintendo’s Brand Ambassador program “would not be continuing [his] membership.” In his string of tweets, he discussed the email he received and answered fan questions: To answer some questions: – No, it's not…
Original Stitch isn’t done releasing new designs for the Pokémon Shirts line. After releasing patterned designs of Pokémon’s 2nd generation, the company decided to bring in a more casual clothing option, polo shirts. Stated in a press release: “Pokémon Polo Shirts are available now and feature multiple customization options to…
The world could always use another tribute to the EarthBound series, and game remix label GameLark’s got us covered with Fuzzy Pickles, an album of nine remixed tracks from all across the Mother franchise. For the modest price of $7 you can listen to new arrangements of fan favorites like…
In the world of animation, there are many different art styles and techniques. Pokémon, being made in Japan, is an anime and follows the animation rules of that style. But what if a Pokémon short was done in the style of western animation, especially from the 1940s – ’60s era…
Though he debuted on Game Boy, Kirby didn’t gain his trademark skill until the NES. Kirby’s Adventure gifted the world the Copy Ability, along with Meta Knight and many other mainstays of the series in terms of progression and structure. It’s gotten plenty of love over the years, including a…
Paper Mario’s next adventure is looking craftier than ever, with the main villains being origami takes on classic Mario enemies. Fittingly, Japanese retailer Geo-Online is offering a branded origami box as a pre-order bonus, complete with artwork of Paper Mario, his enemies-turned-allies, and their folded foes. The box is designed…
It’s undeniable that Lucina is one of Fire Emblem’s most enduring characters – she was the second most popular female character in the first “Choose your Legends” event, after all. Naturally that popularity has resulted in a fair share of merchandise for the Ylissean princess, including a figma from Good…
The latest episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings is here! This time around it’s shining the spotlight on Chairman Rose’s assistant Oleana, showing how she got the job in the first place and a typical hectic day at the office. It also explains the origin of a few odd parts of…
It might seem like being a video game designer is a dream job, but even the best face problems — just ask Masahiro Sakurai. In his latest Famitsu column, the game director noted just how hard it can be to enjoy games and avoid Smash Bros. speculation. His biggest challenge…
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in sponge-tastic splendor. Play as SpongeBob and his trusty friends to show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. This wonderfully creative reimagining of the original game is sure to strike the hearts of fans…
