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…
There’s not long now till we can return to Breath of the Wild’s rendition of Hyrule 100 years earlier in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. In one final push for the game, Nintendo of Japan has put out two new commercials, one running at 15 seconds and another at 30….
Last month we got our first look at the latest mainline entry in the Story of Seasons series; Pioneers of Olive Town. Featuring the same tried-and-true farming life sim gameplay, with the added wrinkles of settling land and crafting, it looks to be a faithful follow-up. You can check out…
You know what time it is? Hopefully you do with the help of today’s two-fold retro revival. Even if preorders must’ve hit snooze, the Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. handheld is releasing today! Getting in on the fun is a shout out from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. マリオが…
Last week’s Super Mario Bros. 35 Special Battle limited all runners to Worlds 1 – 4 and focused on giving Bowser the axe. This weekend’s Special Battle! is moving the focus to worlds uncharted (compared to Showdown at Bowser’s Castle!). It’s time for another Limited Course Special Battle in…
Does the idea of a roguelike dungeon crawler with randomly generated dungeons and four-player co-op set on a massive spaceship catch your attention? I’m sure it does, and I’m also sure that you don’t need any more details to dive for your Switch and buy Metaverse Keeper immediately, but I’ll…
Sega continues to roll out freebies, videos, and promos for its ongoing 60th-anniversary celebrations. Today that includes a set of Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 wallpapers, promoting the upcoming puzzle mash-up. And vertical ones! pic.twitter.com/zLX9NQXwx9 — SEGA (@SEGA) November 12, 2020 Available both horizontally and vertically for your…
Next year Nippon Ichi Software will be releasing its next new IP, the action RPG-meets-Qix Poison Control. It’s set to have a colorful cast of characters in its stylized depiction of Hell, who you can meet in the new trailer below: Poison Control launches for the Nintendo Switch…
The Japanese RPG giant Falcom is turning 40 in 2021 and it’s promising some big things for the occasion in its latest fiscal report (as translated by Gematsu). For starters there’s confirmation that the studio plans to release “multiple titles for console(s)”, including the latest entry in the Trails series….
Music has such a crucial place in video games, working its way into your experience with every note. The Kingdom Hearts series knows this, with series composer Yoko Shimomura’s work bringing a familiar sensation to anyone who’s ever swung a Keyblade. Through their dedication to recurring themes like Simple and…
Update 4: Pokémon GO Trainers that are now level 24 and above can take part in Pokémon GO’s connectivity to Pokémon HOME. Attention, Trainers! Pokémon GO’s connectivity with Pokémon HOME is now available for level 24 Trainers and above. — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) November 13, 2020 Update 3:…
Mystery Dungeon fans on Nintendo consoles are no doubt more familiar with the Pokémon based entries, but if you want to check out the roots of those sub-games then look no further. Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate may be a rerelease of a…
Even if get-togethers and Black Friday tramplings aren’t as likely this year, there’s still ways to build up that holiday spirit. Nintendo’s doing their part with a new advertisement focused on gift giving and sharing experiences with family (or friends, or anyone special in your life) even from afar. …
