On the same day as Nintendo confirms the existence of the Switch successor, Microsoft seems to go in the other direction as they announced the closure of multiple studios. Arkane Austin and Alpha Dog Games will close completely, while Roundhouse Studios will be absorbed by ZeniMax Online Studios. Tango Gameworks…
Nintendo of Japan has announced that construction on the Nintendo Museum in Japan has finally finished. While the plan was to have everything done by March 2024, things were delayed slightly for undisclosed reasons (likely due to a lack of materials). With construction wrapped, Nintendo is confident that the museum…
If you ever find yourself running low on games to play as the year goes on, it might be a good time to try out a classic title on the Nintendo Switch Online library. With so many options available across various systems, there’s something for everyone. Nintendo themselves have been…
Pokémon Red, Blue, Green and Yellow are among the most cherished video games in history, and their Virtual Console releases are among the most anticipated releases of 2016. In an attempt to keep the original spirit of the games alive, it has been announced via the official Japanese R/B/G/Y digital…
The highly expressive and controversial princess from Sarasaland, Daisy, has a history of making her fans wait for an appearance in games. With the announcement of her costume being added to Super Mario Maker, fans can rest easy. Daisy graced fans with her first appearance in Super Mario Land, on…
UPDATE (1/13): The Pokémon Red & Blue New 3DS bundle has been priced at $199.99 on Nintendo’s 3DS retailer page. More information about pre-orders will be provided as Nintendo makes it available. Stay tuned! In celebration Pokémon’s 20th anniversary, Nintendo of America has announced that it will be bringing a…
Discover what makes Nintendo so special in today’s gaming world through Nintendo Inquirer’s N Factor series! “What do you love about Nintendo? The more I ask myself that question, the more complex my answer gets. I decided to use the term “N factor” to describe my feelings, because while it’s…
2016 marks 30 years since the original Legend of Zelda was released in Japan. While the game did take some time to get localized for North America and Europe, Nintendo likes to celebrate anniversaries based on their original release date, which means that here at Nintendo Inquirer we’ll be celebrating…
This Sega classic begins with a tough-looking young cop striding into the crime-ridden core of an unnamed city. The fantastic ’80s music blares in, neon signs flicker on and off in the background, and a couple of thugs slowly approach. With a few swift punches to the face and a…
Back on Christmas Day, 2014, Wii U owners were treated to the classic NES launch game Duck Hunt via the Virtual Console. As the original game used the NES Zapper, Nintendo decided to emulate its functionality with the Wii Remote pointer. Now, more than a year later on January 7th,…
When most Nintendo fans think of Eiji Aonuma, they think “Zelda.” After all, he’s either been directing or producing the series since Ocarina of Time, and has become the face of the franchise in recent years. He did have a history at Nintendo before he took up this prominent Zelda…
In news that’s sure to please retro gamers, several more Virtual Console titles will be making their way to the Japanese Wii U eShop within the coming weeks. Mario Kart 64, Final Fantasy I & II and Super Mario 64 DS have all been announced as the latest old school…
Discover what makes Nintendo so special in today’s gaming world through Nintendo Inquirer’s N Factor series! “What do you love about Nintendo? The more I ask myself that question, the more complex my answer gets. I decided to use the term “N factor” to describe my feelings, because while it’s…
The topic of Rare as a company is a sensitive one among Nintendo fans. Creating some truly iconic Nintendo-system classics such as Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie, the developer’s severed connection to Nintendo in the present day is the source of much grievance for players who grew up on these…
Discover what makes Nintendo so special in today’s gaming world through Nintendo Inquirer’s N Factor series! “What do you love about Nintendo? The more I ask myself that question, the more complex my answer gets. I decided to use the term “N factor” to describe my feelings, because while it’s…
