The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially here, and while everyone’s off racing in Mario Kart World or hacking away in Cyberpunk 2077, I’m doing what I do best: opening amiibo! That’s right, four new Legend of Zelda amiibo just dropped: Yunobo, Tulin, Riju, and Sidon. Each one unlocks special gear…
When Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 earlier this year and revealed its new GameChat feature, one of the key elements to making that whole thing work was a new webcam for the console. Plugged directly into the console via USB-C, the camera wasn’t anything special and didn’t require any additional…
In what is sure to be a devastating story for some, there have been various reports across social media of GameStop customers receiving their Nintendo Switch 2 units with staple holes in the screen due to the flimsy packaging used for the console. IGN reports that US GameStop customers found…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Harvey and friends make a trip to camp New Leaf, Firebrand takes a break from harassing naked knights, and Samus’ most controversial adventure gets an-Other shot in the limelight. It’s a dismal day in the sales department, though that’s to be expected after the…
Lance, sword, axes says shoot!: Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon is invading Wii U Virtual Consoles today! Originally released on the Nintendo DS in 2009, Shadow Dragon is an enhanced retelling of the first-ever tactical role-playing game in the Fire Emblem franchise from back in the 8-bit days of the NES….
Sharpen those lances and iron your boxer briefs: Firebrand swoops onto New 3DS Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released on the SNES back in 1994, Demon’s Crest is a surprisingly deep Metroid-esque platformer with mild RPG elements that’s hard to top. Players follow the underworldly misadventures of Firebrand: a relentless red…
Charge your plasma beams and boot up those Varia Suits: Samus returns on Wii U Virtual consoles tomorrow! Originally released on the Wii back in 2010, Other M is, universally, the most hated game in the Metroid franchise. Most of the game’s criticism focused on its overdrawn, melodramatic story and…
According to three separate sources close to EuroGamer, Nintendo looks to be preparing a GameCube Virtual Console on the upcoming Switch. Triple-A titles like Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi’s Mansion and Super Smash Bros. Melee are apparently already being prepped and there are talks of the original Animal Crossing coming as…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Endless Mario courses on the go, advanced tactical warfare in your living room, and final call for Black Friday digital deals. Nintendo’s Black Friday Cyber Sale continues this week with up to 50% savings on a wide selection of fantastic games, from Nintendo heavy…
Hey everybody, welcome back to Collectors Corner! Every other week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the Nintendo consoles, merchandise, and collectibles that I love. Ever since I was a kid, Nintendo has held a special place in my heart, and has inspired me to collect and do…
Sharpen your bayonets and report in for duty: you’re being drafted to fight in the Advance Wars, and your platoon ships out tomorrow! Originally released on the Nintendo DS back in 2005, Dual Strike marks the third installment in the highly lauded Advance Wars series. Continuing the storyline of its…
RPG enthusiasts of the ‘90s rejoice (again)! Breath of Fire II is blazing onto New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Consoles! Originally released on the SNES back in 1995, Breath of Fire II is a traditional RPG and direct sequel to the original set 500 years in the future. Players assume the…
Over 15 years after the initial launch of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, Zelda fans still consider it to be one of the strongest and most emotional entries in the franchise. To celebrate the game’s tremendous impact, the talented people at EmberLab have created an amazing tribute in the…
For many years, star translator Clyde “Tomato” Mandelin has been providing fascinating tales of game translation and localization over at www.legendsoflocalization.com. Recently, the website went physical with the release of Legends of Localization: Book 1 – which took a look at the original The Legend of Zelda game on both…
The sport of soccer (football, if you’re not ‘Murican) is sometimes referred to by another name: the beautiful game. Popularized by Pelé, arguably the greatest footballer of all time, it’s a phrase used to describe the fluidity of the sport: the personality the players show on the pitch; the spectacle…
