Nintendo has announced that it will be releasing a rather lavish vinyl set for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s soundtrack in the West next year. Set to hit shelves on June 19th, 2026, this is actually the first time Nintendo will be releasing such a set in…
In yet another case of being way behind the curve, Square Enix has issued a set of guidelines for “posting videos, livestreams, and images”of Dragon Quest I & II HD that includes not presenting end game areas of Dragon Quest 2. While silly in its own right, the company asks…
At long last, developer Poncle has unveiled the online co-op update for its hit indie darling Vampire Survivors. Promised for over two years now, update v1.14 finally includes online co-op for up to four players. It isn’t crossplay enabled (and may never be), but at least you don’t need to…
Fans of deviant moustaches and garlic breath gather ‘round (but not too close): Wario is re-releasing his smoothest collection of microgames to date on Wii U Virtual consoles tomorrow! Smooth Moves is the fifth game in the WarioWare series, originally released back in 2006 for the Wii. Like its predecessors,…
Most gamers have a favorite game – ask any one of them and they’ll tell you all about it. Whether it’s an entry in the Final Fantasy series, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Super Metroid, or The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, you can be sure that any particular gamer’s…
Some memories just have a way of sticking with you and when it comes to my own gaming history one of those memories is the first time I ever played a GameCube. It was my birthday and my mom surprised me by renting the system from Blockbuster and inviting my…
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…
The ever-useful Hobonichi Techo has released for the 2017 calendar year. While it might seem a bit silly to purchase a daily planner four months before its intended use period, the Techo is known not just for its utility but for its connection to the EarthBound/Mother series and its stylish…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Phoenix Wright takes to the stand in the latest game in the Ace Attorney series, Thora storms the gates of Valhalla in Jotun: Valhalla Edition, and Dracula gets whipped back to the seventh circle of hell in Super Castlevania IV. Mighty No. 9 is…
Descendants of the Belmont clan may want to replenish their stocks of holy water as Dracula is set to rise again in the SNES classic Super Castlevania IV, coming to New 3DS Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released back in 1991, Super Castlevania IV is best known for perfecting the classic…
Dust off your soccer cleats: Mario Strikers Charged is shooting onto Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released back in 2007 on the Wii, Mario Strikers Charged is essentially soccer set in the Mario universe. Players battle on 17 interactive stadiums using Mega Strikes, Super Abilities and Skillshots in an…
For the second year in a row, the Mushroom Kingdom has served the battleground for the final round of PAX West’s Omegathon – a 20-person, three day, elimination tournament that unfolds over the course of the show. Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins, Penny Arcade creators and PAX founders, took to…
Another week, another batch of classic Capcom games is heading to the European New 3DS Virtual Console. This time around it’s the three classic Final Fight entries for the Super Nintendo. Final Fight 1, 2 and 3 will be available to buy for €7.99/ £7.19 each this Thursday as part…
Take a more visual tour of the Kirby Café in Osaka, Japan in our video, and then dive even more into the entire Kirby experience below! For the last couple months I’ve been living and working in Japan, a country I’ve always wanted to visit – for many reasons. Part…
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…
