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…
As the 25th anniversary of the Bokujo Monogatari series comes closer, XSeed is getting ready for a season-spanning celebration. Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town is launching in just a couple months, but we know know it’ll be receiving monthly crops of post launch DLC all the way into…
Super Mario 3D World is tweaking the original Wii U release in a few ways, from the addition of a photo mode to the all-new Bowser’s Fury expansion, and the small Captain Toad levels are no exception to being retooled. As revealed last week, you’ll be able to play these…
Quirky hospital-sim Two Point Hospital released on the Nintendo Switch early last year, and while it may not be FDA approved, it’s certainly a good time! The game has seen several DLC packs and free updates from the developers at Two Point Studios, and will now be receiving a new,…
I’ve always been fascinated by Smash Bros. superlatives. Things like highest damaging attack, or best jump height were interesting facts for sure, but for the next online tournament event it’s all about one thing. Speed. Only the top 16 speediest fighters can enter the three-day Super Smash Bros. Ultimate…
We recently shared an interview by Square Enix with Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Co-Director Masanobu Suzui, which gave a broad overview of the making of the latest title in the Kingdom Hearts saga. The interview went into the details and challenges of creating a rhythm action game that’s fun…
The Roguelike and Metroidvania hybrid indie hit Dead Cells will be receiving a free trial period according to a tweet posted by Nintendo Europe. The trial will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members, and will run from January 26th to February 1st. Motion Twin, the game’s developer,…
It’s time to hit the garage and tune up your favorite ride, because the first Mario Kart North American Open of the new year has officially been announced! From January 29th at 12 p.m. PT until January 31st at 6 p.m. PT, players on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can participate…
Released late last year for last-gen consoles and PC, the remaster of the 2012 Action-RPG Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning has now been announced for Nintendo Switch! The title was a hidden gem in its time, developed by 38 Studios and Big Huge Games and helmed by The Elder Scrolls IV:…
Fans may’ve already known this was coming, but Bandai Namco has confirmed the next and final character for Jump Force’s Character Pass 2. From JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (specifically Part 5 – Golden Wind) comes the Gang Star with a dream, Giorno Giovanna. He’ll fight with his stand Gold Experience and…
Cris Tales has been a long time coming, with a dedicated development cycle and a delay or two along the way. The time bending RPG is almost here, though, and signaling that finish line is a fully featured Collector’s Edition. If you were won over by the game’s demo or…
Few upcoming games look quite as strange as Balan Wonderworld, the latest creation helmed by Sonic and NiGHTS co-creator Yuji Naka. Thankfully if you’re unsure of what it even is you’re in luck, as a demo has been announced for all platforms. From January 28th you’ll be able to play…
Nintendo’s collection of characters is impressive enough to have a whole series dedicated to them. Smash isn’t the be all end all though, and a new video has shouted out a pair of unexpected but no less “familiar faces”. Usual suspects like Mario, Kirby, and Donkey Kong are…
