As time marches ever forward, I’m beginning to have this bizarre sensation of writing retrospectives for films, games, and consoles that I was alive for the launch of. Released on November 18th, 2001, in the US, the Nintendo GameCube came at an exciting time for the games industry. Even to…
Here we go! Let’s take a look at the nominees for the 2024 Game Awards. While Nintendo doesn’t have an entry in the Game of the Year category this year, it currently holds three out of five nominees for Best Family Game, where the company has historically been the favorite…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
It’s that time again, where Tetris 99 reminds Nintendo Switch Online subscribers that it exists. Despite the slower cadence of events, the puzzle royale remains a great extra for the service and a unique multiplayer offering in its own right. Marking the game’s 32nd Maximus Cup is one of our…
Set out into the yonder! The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Explorer Guide – originally only released as part of the limited “Explorer’s Edition” of the game – is now available online in PDF format! The guide contains an in-depth list of tips and tricks about Breath of…
The latest Peppa Pig game and kino swag goated masterpiece Peppa Pig: World Adventures just released on March 17th, once again bringing the Sultanna of Swine’s swagger to the Nintendo Switch in an adventure straight out of an episode of her TV show. And while most of the game is…
It’s almost time for the gamers of the East Coast to gather at PAX East! The annual expo, which takes place in Boston, Massachusetts every year, is set to run from March 23rd to March 26th at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, and Nintendo will be there, with a…
Three years ago, we took an island getaway that ended up being an unforgettable experience – it’s been three years since the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons! The fifth major title in the Animal Crossing series introduced elements like crafting, durability, and terraforming to the storied life sim franchise….
It’s been several months since Sonic Frontiers sped onto the scene, and now the game is getting its first free content update of 2023 – the Sight, Sounds, and Speed update adds a handful of new features for fans of the game looking to speed along into this year. After…
Start your engines, pump up your squirt guns, and set your GPS for Boston, MA – Nintendo of America is hosting two game tournaments at PAX East in Boston from March 23rd to 26th. The Splatoon 3 North American Championship 2023 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup 2023 both…
The Nintendo Switch is a sleek, minimalist console as far as UI and aesthetic goes – maybe a tad too minimalist, as several commentators have pointed out the console lacking iconic music like the last several Nintendo consoles, or themes like the 3DS. Well, leftover data found in a prerelease…
Japanese developer Falcom’s support for the Nintendo Switch is only growing, with the studio bringing various Ys and Trails games to the platform in recent years. Now one of its more intriguing experiments is heading over, at least in Japan. Tokyo Xanadu was a Vita game that essentially merges the…
My Nintendo is back with another physical reward for North American members, and this time it’s all about Metroid Prime Remastered! For 800 Platinum Points, you can score this Big Pin Set (available in both the US and Canada): The set contains two rustless-iron lapel pins in different…
Update (3/31/23): The Paranormal Science Team is back to kick off this weekend’s Splatfest in Splatoon 3! Get jazzed (and your ink ready) by taking a gander at this truly divine look at this science fiction book-esque piece of art the Squid Research Lab shared: SRL Paranormal Science Team…
A new batch of games have arrived for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, bolstering the Game Boy selection and even giving some love to the long running NES and SNES libraries. For the Game Boy, you’ll be able to adventure through Kirby’s Dream Land 2, the title that introduced the Animal…
