Today marks 10 years since one of my all-time favorite rhythm games, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call, launched on the Nintendo 3DS. The sequel to the original Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, Curtain Call was jam-packed with amazing Final Fantasy music, characters, and stages. Not to mention the absolutely addicting touch screen…
Sega has uploaded a new multiplayer trailer for Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, the upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive installment, and it reveals something pretty cool: this latest ball-rolling romp has 16-player multiplayer. I can’t imagine how chaotic that will be when playing against brand-new players, but it seems like a…
Nintendo is continuing its trend of offering obscure or childhood favorite N64 games to Nintendo Switch Online. Not long ago, we unexpectedly received Rare’s cult classic destruction simulator/time attack extravaganza Blast Corps. Before that, 1080 Snowboarding filled the arcade Snowboarding game spot on Nintendo Switch left by the absence of…
Today, July 15th, 2016, is the 33rd birthday of perhaps the most important Nintendo system of all – the Famicom. The system that would eventually become known as the NES over in the west and effectively save the home console industry after the infamous crash of the early ’80s, the…
Today saw the surprise announcement of a brand new Nintendo system (of sorts); the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition. A miniaturised version of the home console that made Nintendo what it is today, the plug and play device seems like a deliberate nostalgic love-letter for fans and collectors alike….
Welcome back to the Smash Seminar! In this series I’ll be introducing readers to the world of competitive Smash through articles about its history, characters, players and more, in hopes of getting more people involved in the competitive scene. Whether you wish to be a casual observer or a future…
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Monster Hunter Generations slays onto 3DS systems, a trio of TurboGrafx-16 games drop on the Wii U Virtual Console, and Final Fight piledrives on the New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. It’s another light week in the sales department. If Mighty No. 9 failed to…
The year was 1996 – the Nintendo 64 was released and would go on to introduce us to incredible worlds and become a home for even the craziest of 3D platformers. As the year went on, Nintendo wanted to beef up its hardware by introducing somewhat of a mid-cycle hardware…
Few systems are as universally known and recognized as the Nintendo Entertainment System. The iconic design and timeless games have been a fixture of culture for over thirty years, with the most recent reminder of the long held fondness was the line of mostly NES inspired Vans that came out…
Welcome to Collectors Corner! Each week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the special editions of consoles and other Nintendo merchandise that I love. Ever since I was a kid, Nintendo’s special editions have stood out to me, and I’m excited to share that passion with you all….
You heard that right, folks: The Wii U Virtual Console is finally getting its first batch of TurboGrafx-16 games! Starting tomorrow, players will be able to download the classics Bonk’s Adventure, New Adventure Island and R-Type. As the title would suggest, Bonk’s Adventure follows the prehistoric adventures of Bonk: a…
The 1989 Capcom classic beat ’em up, Final Fight, will be available for download via the Nintendo Virtual Console tomorrow. The game follows three different characters named Mike Haggar, Cody and Guy who are on a quest to save a young girl named Jessica, who was mysteriously kidnapped one day….
Good news Mega Man fans! Both Mega Man X and Mega Man 7 will be released on European New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Consoles this Thursday! Originally released on the SNES back in 1995, Mega Man 7 was the first game in the numbered series to step away from its 8-bit…
Good news, Pokéfans! VIZ Media has announced that it will publish the Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire arc of the Pokémon Adventures manga in English. The arc will be collect in mini-volume length, similar to previous releases for the Black & White and X & Y arcs. It’s unknown whether VIZ will…
