With the Switch 2 set to be unveiled at some point within the next 90 days, it stands to reason that Nintendo would need to finalize the hardware specifications for its next-generation device. This will, inevitably, result in patents being published, which is exactly what has happened recently. As spotted…
It seems as if we couldn’t start 2025 without some bad news. According to a post on ResetEra by industry pundit Imran Khan, Nintendo’s Punch-Out series may effectively be dead. In a thread reminiscing about the rather excellent 2009 Wii Punch-Out, Kinda Funny Games Host Imran Khan recounted a story…
As any die-hard Zelda fan will know, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally started development as a very different game. We’ve heard rumors of it being envisioned as a remake of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, but we’ve seen footage from the 1996 Spaceworld showcase that was…
Way back in the late ’80s Nintendo released two games in the Famicom Tantei Club for the Famicom in Japan. Being visual novels focused on murder, the company’s western branch naturally didn’t pick them up for publication. Yet, here we are, over thirty years later with the confirmation that both…
As is tradition when any new fighter is introduced, Pyra and Mythra get the honor of joining into the absolutely massive Super Smash Bros. Ultimate banner. Now christened fighters 79 and 80 respectively, see them do just that here: ホムラとヒカリ、ファイターたちをかき分けシュルクの傍らに登場！ 参戦ファイターはこれで総勢84種です。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/KTIGpQEYMr — 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) February 17, 2021 …
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity briefly appeared in today’s Nintendo Direct! The Muso spin on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is getting a new addition, thanks to the nature of the genre, in the form of an Expansion Pass. Purchase Bonus (Available May 28th,…
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has officially been announced for Nintendo Switch, and we won’t have to wait long to relive the genesis of the grandest legend in gaming! Players can embark on the origin story of Link, Zelda, and of course the Master Sword itself on…
While there was a lack of Breath of the Wild sequel news or any rumblings on the series’ 35th Anniversary, there was one absolutely gorgeous announcement for The Legend of Zelda during today’s Nintendo Direct. And I’m not talking Skyward Sword either, as cool as that HD remaster is….
For its final announcement, today’s Nintendo Direct had a big surprise for all you squidkids out there. Yes, Splatoon is back with a brand new title on the way! Featuring many fresh elements in its brief introductory trailer, it also showed off a world that may be the aftermath of…
Hades’ reputation precedes it, hailed as one of 2020’s finest and a must-play game on Nintendo Switch or PC. If you’re of the collecting disposition and haven’t given it the attention it warrants, today’s Nintendo Direct had a bit of good news for you. Supergiant Games will be releasing a…
The folks behind Octopath Traveler are making a new gorgeous entry in the “2.5 HD” aesthetic, this time in the tactical RPG genre. Titled Project Triangle Strategy (which is hopefully not its final title), this game will feature multiple choices and branching paths, a cavalcade of playable characters, and a…
Today’s Nintendo Direct revealed that the 3DS’ Mii-centric RPG, Miitopia, would be landing on Nintendo Switch on May 21st. It was also shown that this new version of Miitopia would include horses, and new Mii-customization features like wigs and makeup, allowing you to further customize the Miis you will use…
So that’s what Camelot’s been up to! As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, the next Mario Golf title was finally announced as Mario Golf: Super Rush. Characters are looking good in their fairway best, and bringing some new modes and features along for the “drive.” For one, players can use…
Early on in today’s long-awaited Nintendo Direct, it was announced that last summer’s hit party/platformer-royale, Fall Guys, will finally be falling onto Nintendo Switch this summer. The long-requested expansion to consoles (other than PlayStation) is sure to be a hit with the Nintendo Switch’s playerbase, so stay tuned as more…
Today’s Nintendo Direct had a smashing introduction, showing us a thing or three from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Unlike what many expected, main character Rex is sitting things out and instead our new fighter will be a pair of Blades. Pyra and Mythra will be a single fighter, but…
