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Indie World Showcase – April 2021
The latest Indie World Showcase is here, promising 20 minutes of fresh indie game updates for the Nintendo Switch! Tune in below starting at 9 a.m. PT!
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PETA issues protest letter over Mario Kart World’s cow for having a nose ring
Despite being a family-friendly company with games that wouldn’t psychologically scar even the most humble of people, Nintendo can’t seem to catch a break with animal rights activist group PETA. After tangoing with the company in the past, PETA has issued a new protest letter over Mario Kart World for…
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A Banjo-Kazooie cartoon was once in the works, but was cancelled with no reason given
Of all of Nintendo’s home consoles released over the decades, the Nintendo 64 remains one of the most beloved. While its legacy holds strong to this day, one of the most beloved franchises from the era hasn’t been as lucky, that being Banjo-Kazooie. While the series seems all but lost…
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Mario Kart World’s ‘Summer Vacation Skill Test’ to challenge Japanese players next weekend
Nintendo has announced an in-game online event for Mario Kart World in Japan later this month. Titled “Online Challenge: Summer Vacation Skill Test,” the event will take place on August 23rd and will be held for two hours from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. According to Nintendo’s official Japanese website,…
April 14th, 2021 0
Picross S6 bringing more number-puzzle fun on April 22nd
There are some things you can count on when it comes to the eShop, and among them is nonograms. Specifically the Picross S series from Jupiter, which has continuously delivered handheld number-puzzle fun for decades now. Believe it or not the Switch is home to five Picross S titles already,…
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Street Fighter’s Ryu and Chun-Li join Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
Fresh off their foray into Fortnite, perhaps the two most recognizable Street Fighter characters are setting their sights on a new crossover. Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid already spans many corners of Saban’s super sentai series, but now these world warriors are adding its farthest reach yet. Best of…
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Have a blast with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s explosion tournament
While people have been bemoaning the amount of swords in the game, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has had a much more combustible agenda brewing. The irony of explosives sneaking by isn’t lost on me, nor is it when you consider one of the most heavily armed fighters is also their…
April 13th, 2021 0
Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing added to Blizzard Arcade Collection
The Blizzard Arcade Collection is growing! Blizzard Entertainment announced today on its blog that the arcade collection was getting more than some quality-of-life updates. Growing from three to five, Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing are now available to play. From the blog post: The sequel to The Lost Vikings®, Lost…
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Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero coming to Nintendo Switch on May 14th
Making landfall on Nintendo Switch for the first time, Unknown Worlds’ Subnautica and its sequel (Subnautica: Below Zero) will have you exploring stunning sci-fi worlds and questioning your spot on nature’s food pyramid. Today, a brand new cinematic trailer Subnautica: Below Zero has been released that will give you a…
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H&M’s sustainability campaign shows how to ‘close the loop’ in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Worldwide fashion retailer H&M has been switching gears behind the scenes over the last few years. The fast-fashion giant has been working towards sustainability, so much so that the company has been making strides to meet “the goal of only using recycled or other sustainably sourced materials by 2030[.]” A…
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Indie World Showcase streaming Wednesday, April 14, at 9 a.m. PT
Another Indie World presentation is almost upon us! Nintendo will be streaming the event which will feature 20 minutes of fresh and new indie game updates tomorrow, April 14th, at 9 a.m. PT. A new #IndieWorld Showcase arrives on Wednesday, April 14 at 9 a.m. PT! Tune in for…
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Poison Control marks its launch with a new trailer
Nippon Ichi Software’s latest surreal action RPG Poison Control has hit the Nintendo Switch today in North America! Set in a pastel-colored hell, you’re tasked with purifying souls to stand a chance of returning to the mortal realm. If you want to see its stylishly strange combat in action, watch…
April 13th, 2021 0
Review – Star Wars: Republic Commando
The year was 2005. The Wii was still only known as the Revolution. Halo 2 was the biggest game in the world. And everyone was gripped by Star Wars fever as Episode III: Revenge of the Sith was releasing that May. With a new Star Wars movie comes, of course,…
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Darker blue Nintendo Switch Lite announced for May release
Another Nintendo Switch color variation is on the way, and this time it’s a new Lite model! Dyed a dark azure, the white buttons really pop. The new model will release on May 21st in North America, coinciding with Miitopia’s launch, and a few weeks earlier on May 7th in…
April 12th, 2021 0
Adventure journaling-themed New Pokémon Snap commercials show off the photo possibilities of the Lental region
We’re less than three weeks away from diving into New Pokémon Snap! The long-time sequel to Pokémon’s first Nintendo 64 game, Pokémon Snap, looks amazing and is taking advantage of advances in photography (and its trends) from the 21st century. Last week, we were treated to a Japanese overview trailer…
