As reported by Automaton, Nintendo’s stock prices have reached an all-time high today following the slight drop it suffered from the Switch 2 reveal teaser. Just last week, we reported how Nintendo’s stocks fell around 5.9% following the unveiling of the Switch 2, which analysts believed was down to leaks…
In some rather sad news to kick off 2025, it looks as if developer Extremely OK Games, LTD. (EXOK), the team behind the acclaimed 2018 platformer Celeste, has cancelled development of its upcoming action RPG Earthblade. In a blog post on the dev’s official website, Maddy Thorson, director of Celeste,…
The Pokémon Company and Build-A-Bear are back with another Pokémon plush, available in stores starting today! Introducing Yamper, the Puppy Pokémon! This adorable plushy is now available online at the Build-A-Bear store as part of an online only bundle for $65. The bundle includes the Yamper plush,…
As inevitable as Peach getting kidnapped by Bowser, the 4K PC port of Super Mario 64 released last week has found itself the target of Nintendo’s litigious ire. This version of Mario 64 was a direct port made possible by reverse engineering the game’s source code, which enabled 4K resolution,…
Over the last few years, there’s been a big push to digitize, archive, and save various bits and pieces of video game media. Beyond saving games, there are guides, art, and images used in a variety of mediums — advertisements, commercials stuck in limbo on VHS tapes, among others. This…
Last weekend’s data dump of hacked Nintendo files caused a stir online. Posted to 4chan and then making the rounds to popular video game forums and social media, those who are knowledgeable in reverse engineering the Wii have shared what’s actually included in this leak. As it turns out, the…
While the days of Pokémon’s third versions seem long behind us now, with X & Y receiving nothing of the sort, Sun & Moon getting respective “Ultra” versions, and Sword & Shield instead taking the DLC route, plenty of hardcore fans look back fondly on the likes of Crystal, Emerald,…
Fans of the MOTHER/Earthbound series are in for a real treat this year. Hobonichi, the company founded by creator Shigesato Itoi which has produced many books and journals in the past, has made a big surprise announcement concerning the franchise. With just a simple tweet, the following video and website…
In the wake of the COVID-19 emergency keeping many Japanese families indoors, the Japan Retro Game Association has sought a remedial entertainment method: giving out Super Famicoms to families in need of activities. The JRGA announced today that it will be giving out 100 units of the consoles, each packaged…
Today marks an auspicious occasion for an anniversary with an inauspicious number: it’s the 13th anniversary of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl’s release in the US! The first two games in Generation IV, and also the first entries in the franchise to drop on the DS, Diamond & Pearl brought a…
Thanks to YouTube user and Mario modder Kaze Emanuar and their Mario 64 mod, you’re now able to experience Super Mario Odyssey without the need for a Switch. The Super Mario Odyssey 64 mod recreates the Switch title within the world of Super Mario 64, making for a unique look…
It’s been 14 years to the day since Mother 3 released for the Game Boy Advance in Japan, and while we in the West are still clamoring for an official localization, there’s no doubt that the game has left a legacy in the heart of many… as can be seen…
Today marks 30 years since Marth first set out to reclaim his homeland, starting a legacy of blue-haired lords that would span several platforms — from the Famicom to the Nintendo Switch, and even as one of Nintendo’s biggest smartphone successes. The growth and support of Fire Emblem is a…
Want to relive some retro “beat ‘em up” video game nostalgia? You’re in luck as Arc System Works released seven game classics for the Switch. Priced at $4.99 each, you can relive your childhood or introduce someone to these games for the very first time: Double Dragon Double Dragon II:…
The new tools in Animal Crossing: New Horizons have led to some truly incredible and creative themed islands. The one many people are talking about today was made by a Japanese Pokémon fan (@hinopika) who recreated several routes and towns from Pokémon Gold/Silver. なつかしの ジョウトちほうへ・・・！！ ▼#どうぶつの森 #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch #ポケモン…
