One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
LEGO and Nintendo have done some fantastic collaborations in the past and the upcoming Game Boy set looks to continue that trend. As recently spotted by the Instagram account Falcon Brick Studios, the set is primed for an October 1st, 2025, release and will include a staggering 421 pieces to…
We’ve seen a lot of games like Star of Providence in the Nintendo Switch’s lifespan. Buzzwords like “roguelite,” “top-down,” “dungeon-crawler,” and “twin-stick shooter” are all commonalities when it comes to a listing on the hybrid console’s eShop. Some have been legitimate hits like Enter The Gungeon and Nuclear Throne. Others…
Surprise! Previously, we reported that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s four champions were receiving amiibo reprints according to Nintendo of America’s CPSIA site. Throw in the fact that Nintendo Official UK Store was taking pre-orders for nearly the entire Legend of Zelda amiibo line too, and we…
Nintendo’s surprise announcement of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity may have left The Legend of Zelda fandom breathless for a moment. Now after having a proper fan freakout, we’ve collected the game’s trailer, official in-game images, illustrations, and more in one convenient post! Check out the greatness that awaits for…
Well, this came out of nowhere! Nintendo has announced a new Hyrule Warriors game developed by Koei Tecmo — the same developers as the original Hyrule Warriors and its subsequent ports to Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is set to tell the story of what…
Koei Tecmo’s brutal 3D Ninja Gaiden Trilogy could be heading to Switch, if a new listing by Hong Kong distributor Game Source Entertainment is anything to go by. The collection, which will supposedly include Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Sigma 2, and 3: Razor’s Edge, has been pulled from the site but…
For a collection that sees Mario conquer a galaxy, it’s fitting that he is once again taking over the world. Mere days after its reveal, Super Mario 3D All-Stars is already the second bestselling game of the year on Amazon. In Amazon’s “Best Sellers of 2020,” the platforming collection has…
As summer fades and fall begins, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is marking the seasonal transition with a new item available from the Nook Shopping store. You can purchase a Moon Rug for 2,000 Bells, by either visiting the Nook Stop terminal in Resident Services or via the Nook Shopping app…
Nintendo’s celebrating Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary in style, all the way from grand reveals to more modest commemorations — like this new 30-second ad spot out in Japan that showcases Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. While technically not…
With all of the exciting announcements from last week’s Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct, there is certainly no shortage of Mario games to play. Nintendo isn’t the only one that’s been busy crafting plumber-powered platforming levels, however, as Super Mario Maker 2 players have submitted over 20 million custom…
Dear friends, I have dark news. Back in July, we shared a retrospective of the Kingdom Hearts franchise from a Nintendo perspective. The piece was written with an undertone of hope for the future of the series on Nintendo hardware thanks to a rich history with the brand and Kingdom…
Last week saw this year’s Computer Entertainment Developers Conference (CEDEC) in Japan, and on the third day of the event (September 4th), Animal Crossing series creator Hisashi Nogami and New Horizons Director Aya Kyogoku gave a presentation on the franchise’s near-20-year history. One of the most striking and interesting aspects…
Streets of Rage 4 brought the classic beat ’em up back in style earlier this year, and it seems like audiences are loving it, with Dotemu announcing that the game has been downloaded 1.5 million times. To mark the occasion a new patch has been released, with over 150 changes…
Last year we saw the release of Super Kirby Clash, a free to play and expanded subgame with mobile game sensibilities, for the Nintendo Switch. I dove deep into this one, learning the ins and outs of each of its roles to take on boss after boss after boss. …
