Over the course of the past couple years or so, the Super Mario Bros. series has seen quite a bit of change. When Charles Martinet stepped down from his role as the voice of Mario, that took many fans by surprise. That wouldn’t be the last of the well-known Mario…
Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…
As people discovered yesterday, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a variety of generic USB webcams for use with GameChat. That’s great for people who already have a webcam in their possession and don’t want to shell out for Nintendo’s official camera. What if you wanted to…
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…
Just a quick warning: This article contains spoilers for an episode of the Pokémon anime that just aired in Japan. You have been warned! Ash Ketchum has competed in six different regional Pokémon League events over the course of the Pokémon anime. He’s even conquered two big, non-league challenges, and…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Samus warms the bench in Metroid Prime: Federation Force, you finally pass Gracie’s fashion check in Style Savvy: Fashion Forward, and more Pokémon become enslaved in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs. In celebration of the last days of summer, Nintendo’s throwing a Summer Savings sale…
Welcome back to Smash Seminar! In this series I’ll be introducing readers to the world of competitive Smash through articles on history, characters, players and more, in the hopes of getting more people involved in the competitive scene. Whether you wish to be a casual observer or a future champ,…
Just a quick warning: This article contains spoilers for an episode of the Pokémon anime that just aired in Japan. You have been warned! Ash Ketchum has competed in six different regional Pokémon League events over the course of the Pokémon anime. He’s even conquered two big, non-league challenges, and…
The NES Classic Mini has turned heads since it was announced last month and Nintendo hasn’t been shy showing it off at events all over the world since then. The latest spotting is at this year’s Gamescom. The folks over at MyGamingBoulevard got a hands-on capture of the mini marvel…
PokéTrainers rejoice! The third and final installment in the Pokémon Ranger series is circling back onto Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! The latest in the Pokémon Ranger series lets players take on the role of a Pokémon Ranger tasked with protecting Pokémon, people, and nature in the Oblivia region. Investigate…
Super Smash Con 2016 has concluded, and four victors have been crowned in their respective games. It was exciting competition all around, but only four could come out on top. Smash 4 saw another tournament filled with upsets – perhaps the most egregious one yet. Players like Dabuz, Ally, and…
Grab your apples and your Pester Balls, PokéFans in Europe and Australia, as the Nintendo 64 classic Pokémon Snap is heading to the Wii U Virtual Console this Thursday! In Pokémon Snap you take control of the aptly named Todd Snap as you make your way around Pokémon Island in…
Poor, poor Silver. For ten years now he’s been the punching bag of the Sonic fanbase. You see, Silver debuted in one of the worst games ever made: Sonic the Hedgehog 2006. This has led to countless jokes, memes and videos bashing Silver when, in all honesty, he is one…
Those of you who were growing up during the late ’90s like me will no doubt remember the distinct visual style of Game Boy Color games, with its limited palette and tiny resolution resulting in some very unique looking games. From the dark blue nights of Pokémon Gold and Silver…
VIZ Media announced today during a panel at Otakon that it has obtained the licensing for the Twilight Princess manga from Himekawa, and that it has plans to bring the manga West. The first volume is set for release in March of 2017, nine months after its June 2016 release…
