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  • The Ultimate Nintendo Switch 2 Buyers Guide

    So, you’re about to take the plunge into the world on Nintendo Switch 2? Well, lucky for you, Nintendo has made it pretty easy to get started, but there are a few things you should know, especially if you are planning on upgrading from the original Nintendo Switch. Here’s everything…

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    January 3rd, 2026

  • Used 3DS prices have been soaring in the past week

    Call it a touch of nostalgia or even a desire to buy cheaper games, but various reports around the internet have noted that used Nintendo 3DS prices have begun to soar over the last week. First spotted before the end of 2025 on social media, New 3DS XL prices are…

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    January 2nd, 2026

  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s hub world was a result of the game’s drawn out development cycle

    A few days ago, a rather extensive interview with Nintendo regarding Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s development was posted by Famitsu Magazine. While details of the game’s timeline placement within the series made the biggest splash, there’s another nugget of insight buried within the sprawling text. If you were curious why…

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    January 2nd, 2026

May 21st, 2020 0

Masahiro Sakurai’s latest Famitsu column reveals childhood gaming influences

Author: Caleb Mina
Categories: News

Childhood plays an important role in our development and interests, so it’s no surprise to hear that Masahiro Sakurai’s childhood contributed to his career as a game designer. Along with this, it seems Sakurai may have sprinkled in childhood references into future games, too.  In his latest Famitsu column, #604,…

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April 8th, 2020 0

Hallmark’s 2020 Nintendo ornaments to feature 8-bit Mario characters

Author: Bryan Finch
Categories: News, Merchandise

Another year means another round of Christmas ornaments from Hallmark that don’t have anything to do with Christmas or winter. Continuing the trend of Nintendo themed ornaments from the company, the 2020 set will feature 8-bit renditions of Mario, Luigi, and Donkey Kong. Admittedly, it would be pretty amusing to…

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February 19th, 2020 0

Leaked Sakurai Famitsu column reveals that there are no plans for more fighters after upcoming DLC

Author: Amelia Fruzzetti
Categories: News, Switch

An excerpt from Sakurai’s column in an upcoming issue of Famitsu has leaked, revealing that the second Fighter’s Pass collection of DLC (which will add six more fighters to an already stacked roster) is the extent of additional content plans for the game currently. Nintendo decided the characters for DLC…

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January 27th, 2020 0

Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise reveals new, returning characters

Author: Daniel Dell-Cornejo
Categories: Switch, News

Newly-unveiled merchandise for upcoming Nintendo Switch game Animal Crossing: New Horizons has shown off several series characters now confirmed to return for the game — plus a handful of brand-new ones. The merch comes in the form of New Horizons-themed stickers Nintendo Switch owners can place on their consoles, currently…

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January 2nd, 2020 0

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 datamine points to new story content, characters, costumes

Author: Daniel Dell-Cornejo
Categories: News, Switch

At least some contents of new DLC coming to Nintendo Switch-exclusive game Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order have been discovered, according to new information datamined from the game. According to dataminers, Beast, Professor X, and Dark Phoenix will all be headed to the game as playable characters plus…

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December 23rd, 2019 0

New Animal Crossing: New Horizons renders released, showing off characters, new hairstyles, more

Author: Daniel Dell-Cornejo
Categories: News, Switch, Videos

  A bunch of new Animal Crossing: New Horizons renders and artwork have been released, giving us a good look at the game’s NPCs as well as the depth with which players can customize their characters with new hairstyles, nose and mouth shapes, and more.     The first three…

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September 30th, 2019 0

Guide – All characters in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition

Author: Logan Plant
Categories: Switch, Guides

You’ll encounter an entire cast of colorful characters during your quest through Erdrea in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition. Each party member has a unique background and a specific set of skills, so let’s go one-by-one in our guide to all the Dragon…

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September 11th, 2019 0

Sakurai discusses working on Smash DLC in his latest column

Author: Tom Brown
Categories: News, Switch

Another issue of Famitsu has rolled onto store shelves across Japan and as always it’s come with a column from Super Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai. With the release of Banjo & Kazooie earlier this month, it once again focuses on the DLC side of things. As translated by PushDustIn…

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August 7th, 2019 0

‘Team Yell,’ new rival characters revealed for Pokémon Sword, Shield

Author: Daniel Dell-Cornejo
Categories: News, Switch

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield’s villainous team and a few new characters were revealed in this morning’s two-minute Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield trailer. “Team Yell” is a “group of troublemakers who seem to appear wherever the Gym Challenge takes [the player] and who attempt to get in your way…

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July 26th, 2019 0

Guide – All characters in Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Author: Daniel Dell-Cornejo
Categories: Guides, Switch

The latest installment in the long-running Fire Emblem series, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, has a wide cast of characters. The game takes place at the “Garreg Mach Monastery” and features three different school “houses” (as the name would imply): the Black Eagles, Blue Lions, and Golden Deer. Over the course…

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July 11th, 2019 0

Your heart will melt with Pocket Camp’s new Sanrio Characters Collection

Author: Lauren Ganos
Categories: News, Mobile

Are you prepared for your heart to completely melt into a puddle of happiness? The first wave of Sanrio items has hit Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp today! Before I jump into the details about the collection, you need to watch this: The Nintendo Mobile account on YouTube has shared the…

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July 9th, 2019 0

Guide: All characters and assistants in Dr. Mario World

Author: Daniel Dell-Cornejo
Categories: Mobile, Guides

Nintendo’s latest mobile game, Dr. Mario World, is live for iOS and Android devices! The company’s latest foray into mobile gaming sees the Dr. Mario franchise get a bit of a refresh, crossing over with gameplay not unlike other mobile titles Bejeweled and Candy Crush Saga. While the titular Dr….

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