We’re just a few weeks away from the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza, and in typical Nintendo fashion, the company has released an extended look at the game via a new 8-minute overview trailer. The trailer highlights the game’s characters, gameplay, and key features! Check it out below! Donkey…
Despite the success Nintendo has been having with the Switch 2, there are a ton of avenues where it seems to be backsliding into corporate overreach this generation. One such is a line in its EULA that gives Nintendo the freedom to brick your Switch 2 console if the company…
Can you believe that the N64 classic Perfect Dark is 25 years old? It actually turned that on May 22, 2025, but now is as good a time as any to remember the impact it had for not only Nintendo, but its developer Rare. The game shifted Nintendo’s image from…
With the next generation of Nintendo’s Switch console on the horizon, it seems that Microsoft might be gearing up to bring more of its games over to rival platforms. In a new interview with Bloomberg, Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, discussed some of the plans Microsoft has for the…
The long-awaited HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest III is just around the corner, bringing the RPG classic to a new age with a brand-new look. In the wake of our first hands-on and our preview, I’ve been plugging away at Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake with my merry band of…
Black Friday is almost upon us! Nintendo has announced its Black Friday sales and there are a couple of good offers this year. Let’s dive into what’s available! Starting November 24th, physical retailers will have deals on select Nintendo Switch games, including a rare sale on Tears of the Kingdom! …
Of all of Nintendo’s long-standing franchises, The Legend of Zelda is easily one of the most well-known. Despite how ubiquitous this series is, in the eyes of many there’s a subtle divide among the games. The classic Zelda gameplay was a top-down 2D formula, with a 3D style being adopted…
As announced just a few months back, Sea of Stars’ major ‘Dawn of Equinox’ update is now live on all console platforms. A major indie RPG hit from 2023, Sea of Stars was built in the vein of Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana and had players setting out with…
Now that Mario & Luigi: Brothership has officially launched on Nintendo Switch, it’s time to celebrate with a slew of goodies — including new icons for Nintendo Switch Online members! Alongside the fourth and final wave of Super Mario Party Jamboree icons, we’re getting a nice batch of Brothership icons…
When it comes to virtual consoles, the Nintendo Switch has a quite impressive library thanks to Nintendo Switch Online. Of course, there’s still quite a wide array of older titles available on the system outside of that, such as Sega Genesis Classics. This collection was announced for Switch in late…
Nintendo recently held an investors meeting, revealing information on the current Nintendo Switch as well as the upcoming successor console. One of the more interesting facts was about Nintendo’s online service. Nintendo Switch Online had 34 million users as of September 30, 2024, but according to Nintendo, membership has decreased…
In a bit of a surprise post today, longtime Nintendo composer Yasuaki Iwata revealed on Twitter that he hasn’t been with Nintendo since July 2023. As he writes, “In July of last year, I took a step in a new direction by leaving my position at Nintendo.” He then thanked…
Just a few moments ago, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa officially confirmed that the successor to the Nintendo Switch (commonly referred to as the Switch 2) will be backward compatible with Nintendo Switch titles, as well as with Nintendo Switch Online software! This is Furukawa. At today's Corporate Management Policy…
New icon alert! Donkey Kong Country 2 icons have dropped for Nintendo Switch Online members, but it won’t be as simple as just buying them outright. In order to obtain the icons, you’ll have to be actively playing Donkey Kong Country 2. (A prompt will appear to boot up the…
Nintendo has revealed that sales of the Nintendo Switch remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door have surpassed the original GameCube release in less than one year. As part of the company’s financial report for Q2 FY2025 today, it was announced that The Thousand-Year Door has reached 1.94 million units…
