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…
Back in August, STUDIOARTDINK announced that it would be working with several members of the original Wonder Boy creative teams to remake the fourth entry in the series. Now, we have a few more details about the game’s release. For starters there’s confirmation that the original Mega Drive/Genesis game, Monster…
Thirty years is a lot of Fire Emblem, something I can appreciate much more now that I’ve got the original on my Switch. There’ve been changes on changes in changes for the series, but for all of those there’s much that’s stayed the same. The above video discusses…
Monster Hunter Rise is continuing its weapon showcases with a pair that might not sound all too similar at first, but definitely have some common ground. Enter the Sword & Shield and the Hammer. Both weapons are quick, and offer blunt damage to stun monsters. Based on these…
Here we are in December and Nintendo has shared the presumably final showcase video for Kirby Fighters 2. These Copy Compendiums may’ve taken a while, but with so much Kirby to show off can’t exactly blame them. This time around there doesn’t seem to be a theme, bringing…
I imagine that for many, Hades on Switch was their first experience with the game. If you’d already been running through the Underworld on PC in early access for years, though, an awaited feature is here to bridge your experiences. Hermes is here with some good news: Our Cross-Saves…
Surprise! While Bravely Default II’s release date may have been pushed into 2021, that isn’t stopping Nintendo from shadow dropping a brand new demo. Announced tonight on Nintendo’s social media channels, you can play the first main chapter of the game and earn some My Nintendo Platinum Points too! …
In a recent interview with Polygon, Doug Bowser acknowledges rumors about a Switch Pro and discusses the Nintendo Switch’s life cycle. In the past, we have covered these speculations, which have ranged from a release at some point this year and have transitioned to rumors about a reveal in 2021….
Today, Senior Editor and co-found of Polygon, Russ Frushtick, published an interview with Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser. The interview covers a variety of topics – from Joy-Con drift to the fabled Nintendo Switch Pro rumors, why March 31st, 2021 is a mysterious cut off date for a variety…
Joy-Con drift is possibly the scariest part about owning a Switch. Just when you’re about to set a track record in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, your Joy-Con takes the wheel and drives you straight into a wall. Never a good feeling! A record number of Nintendo Switch users have experienced…
While the last Wholesome Games Direct and Wholesome Snack included tons of Switch titles to spotlight, the bite-sized Holiday Edition presentation from the independent collaboration had less to show during its 18 minute event focusing on only a select few developers. Despite its seemingly long runtime, only three new games…
Fans of the long-running Trails series by Falcom were treated a bunch of new Japanese announcements recently, from a PS4 remaster of the PSP’s Nayuta no Kiseki to a tease of the next entry in the mainline saga. Nestled amongst those announcements was confirmation from Famitsu that Nippon Ichi Software…
When it comes to Indie World Showcases, typically there are bound to be one or two titles that don’t appear in specific regional presentations. While it didn’t make its way into the North American event yesterday, Japan received an update on Tuesday for thatgamecompany’s upcoming Nintendo Switch port of Sky:…
