Nintendo is continuing its trend of offering obscure or childhood favorite N64 games to Nintendo Switch Online. Not long ago, we unexpectedly received Rare’s cult classic destruction simulator/time attack extravaganza Blast Corps. Before that, 1080 Snowboarding filled the arcade Snowboarding game spot on Nintendo Switch left by the absence of…
It may have been obvious to fans that the upcoming film Sonic the Hedgehog 3 would be taking some elements from the 2001 Dreamcast title Sonic Adventure 2, but the connections might be going deeper than anticipated. In a new interview with GamesRadar+, Sonic 3 producer Toby Ascher that the…
What’s that carving down the slopes of nostalgia, big stupid noses guiding to a ski lift? Why, it’s Snowboard Kids! The fan-favorite N64 racing game that continues to elude the Switch Online service is getting a little more love from the folks at Fangamer. No strangers to Atlus merch, this…
Last year, an enthusiastic and pleading Nintendo fan spent millions of yen to purchase shares and ask the company’s heads about sequels for F-Zero and other titles during the annual shareholder meeting, receiving a mild reply and some warm buzz from outlets. It was a cute, innocuous tale that channeled…
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RPGs are my favorite genre of video game, and have been since around the time I was a preteen and discovered the likes of SNES classics like Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, and EarthBound. But my first RPGs, when I was just a wee tyke, didn’t feature any medieval knights or…
During this week’s Nintendo Direct, a new action RPG from XSEED/Marvelous Games was revealed in the form of Silent Hope. The game sees seven heroes delve into an ever-changing abyss to gain resources and power up for their next dive at a Base Camp. Eagle-eyed viewers might have…
It’s time to clock in, Salmon Runners – the next round of Eggstra Work arrives in Splatoon 3 the following weekend, from June 30th at 6 p.m. PT through July 2nd at the same time. And what’s even better, you now don’t need a premade Pool or group to join…
March on over to the Nintendo Switch Online app on your Switch, and you’ll see some new little guys hup hupping around – in celebration of Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 seeing a rerelease on the Switch, you can acquire Pikmin icons for your Nintendo Account via NSO for a…
When a logo leaked for Star Ocean: The Second Story R, many assumed it’d be a simple port of the PSP remake with a few extra bells and whistles. Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct confirmed it was anything but simple, overhauling the PlayStation classic with a new graphical style while retaining core…
Yesterday the recently announced Sonic Superstars got an early spotlight during the Nintendo Direct. While not much new was shown, we got an even better look at what to expect from the upcoming 2.5D platformer. If you still want more then you’re in luck as Sega has shared a new…
Today’s Nintendo Direct was filled with franchises old and new but tucked away amongst it all was confirmation that Metal Gear Solid is finally heading to a Nintendo system for the first time since the Nintendo 3DS’ port of Snake Eater. The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection’s first volume will…
It may be early, but so much of what’s been shared for the Super Mario RPG remake seems perfectly done. The faithful recreations of long lost characters (Boshi!) and reverent visuals showcase that well enough. It shouldn’t surprise that Nintendo and Square Enix have done the most correct move possible…
Nintendo’s been keeping the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe hype running strong despite the game’s relative, Wii U era age. Thanks to the Booster Course Pass DLC, new tracks and now even drivers have been the norm. Wave 5 of 6 managed to drift into today’s Nintendo Direct, and though it…
It’s just about time to return to the splattlefield – Splatoon 3’s next Splatfest was announced during today’s Nintendo Direct, and it interrogates the taste of your sweet tooth. Specifically, it asks which flavor of ice cream you like best: Vanilla, Strawberry, or Mint Chip (I guess they thought chocolate…
