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: Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia gets caught on Wii U Virtual Consoles, a demo for Style Savvy: Fashion Forward sashays onto the 3DS, and Bieber Fever infects the Wii U through a Just Dance 2017 demo. Today’s rather anemic update doesn’t stop there, as…
A small collection of 16-bit Disney platformers – Aladdin, The Lion King and The Jungle Book – are now available for purchase on PC via GOG.com. Originally released on Sega Genesis and SNES, the beloved titles saw a few early ports but have since been stifled by licensing rights, preventing…
PokéTrainers rejoice! The Wii U Virtual Console is adding yet another Pokémon adventure to its extensive Pokédex tomorrow with the release of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia! Released back in 2008 on the Nintendo DS, Shadows of Almia is a prequel to the original spin-off title Pokémon Ranger. Unsurprisingly, the…
It was a feeling known to Nintendo kids all across America – that giddiness that one time of the month when the magnificent Nintendo Power magazine arrived in the mailbox, full of info, tips, and tricks about all the hottest new Nintendo games. While not the most unbiased source, the…
15 years ago today, one of the Game Boy Advance’s greatest, most finely crafted RPGs was released. While I had been playing Pokémon for my entire life, Golden Sun truly introduced me to the world of RPGs. The great story and characters, the fantasy elements and strange creatures were unlike…
About five months back, on its release date, I had finally snagged a copy of Fire Emblem Fates. I was hopelessly excited for its arrival – Fire Emblem had become one of my favorite series in recent years, and I had been thoroughly engrossed in just about every title up…
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: 3Souls breaks new ground on the Wii U, a triple helping of Kirby games are served onto Wii U and 3DS Virtual Consoles and Gotta Protectors finally arrives on 3DS systems. It’s another slow week in the sales department, with Atlus once again leading…
It’s undeniable that Pokémon is hotter right now than it has been for a while. Not only is Pokémon GO continuing to prove successful, but the eagerly anticipated Sun & Moon are getting closer and closer, with even more news dropping for the upcoming games on August 1st. With a…
If you’re a fan of pink marshmallows, miniature golf, or classic SNES titles, take note – Kirby’s Dream Course hits the 3DS eShop tomorrow. The game, one of many Kirby spinoffs over the years, involves hitting Kirby around courses a la mini golf, defeating enemies and eventually being sunk into…
Welcome to Collectors Corner! Each 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 research on the seemingly…
Get ready to duke it out across the globe, European New 3DS owners, as three of the SNES’s biggest Street Fighter titles are heading to the system’s Virtual Console this Thursday! First up is Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting, the second revision to the original Street Fighter II which…
