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Nintendo Will Be Launching a Dr. Mario Mobile Game
Nintendo released new information today showing that a new mobile game is in the works featuring an NES classic with Dr Mario We didn't get any real details beyond this social media post, showing that the game will be called Dr Mario World and that we can expect the game sometime in the summer of[...]
The Piranha Plant in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate May Be Corrupting Data
Man likened it to the same thing that happened with the Wii U version of the game when they introduced Mewtwo as a DLC character. credit//Nintendo Basically, all you have to do is avoid using the character in All-Star mode until the company decides to send out a new patch for the game At the moment, there's[...]
You Can Now Get a SEGA Genesis Controller for the Nintendo Switch
Have you ever been playing SEGA Genesis Classics on your Nintendo Switch and thought, "I wish I has a Genesis controller for this?" Dream no longer! The crew over at 8BitDo have created a retro controller that looks and plays almost exactly like a proper SEGA Genesis controller Technically, it's a remake of the six-button[...]
Nintendo Switch Red Blue
For the few of you out there who are hoping Nintendo is making a new console after the Nintendo Switch like other companies, think again For some reason, there's been a rumor over the past few weeks that the company is already making plans for their next console after the Switch to compete with whatever[...]
Nintendo Announces Metroid Prime 4 is Restarting Development
The long saga of us getting a proper Metroid game on the Nintendo Switch continues as the company announced they've restarted Metroid Prime 4's development The company sent out this video today, featuring Shinya Takahashi, who is responsible for development at Nintendo, explaining that Retro Studios has taken over the project and that the game is basically[...]
Nintendo is Giving the Smash Bros. Piranha Plant Free to Current Owners
Nintendo is offering a bit of free DLC for Super Smash Bros Ultimate, if you purchase and register the game before January 31st, that is The company is sending out download codes for the Piranha Plant character to be added to the game when its DLC is finished and ready for the game Why you may[...]
The Nintendo Wii Shop Will Close Next Week
A little bit of a reminder for those of you who own Wii and Wii U consoles, Nintendo will be shuttering the shop next week for good Nintendo made the announcement several months ago, but this week the reality for many users has finally sunk in that this portion of the console will be done[...]
Nintendo Announces Two Official Esports Tournaments for 2019
Nintendo has announced today that they will be running two official esports tournaments for Splatoon 2 and Super Smash Bros Ultimate Starting in February, the company will be starting up qualifying matches for both the Splatoon 2 North America Inkling Open 2019 and the Super Smash Bros Ultimate North America Open 2019, which will eventually lead up[...]
Review: Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia
Dark Horse Books has one more Nintendo video game tome they released back in 2018, as the company produced the Super Mario Bros Encyclopedia Technically, the entire title of this gigantic book is Super Mario Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years, which at the time it was announces was to be an overview[...]
Piranha Plant Set For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in February
Nintendo didn't put an official date on the character, however, leaving some online to believe that while they do have plans to release it, the company are most likely planning to release more DLC news when the character is added. credit//Nintendo It kind of makes sense since there doesn't appear to be another Nintendo Direct officially announced[...]
Original Legend of Zelda Cartridge Sells for Over $3K at Heritage Auctions
The games were graded, certified, and housed in protective cases by Wata Games as a way to offer consistency and objectivity through use of a third-party grader. Heritage started advertising slabbed video games as one of their new collectible auctions on the official Heritage Auctions website earlier this year. The Legend of Zelda (NES, Nintendo, 1987) Wata Games 9.4[...]
Nintendo Adds Three 3DS Titles to the Nintendo Selects Library
Nintendo announced this morning that three 3DS titles would be added to the Nintendo Selects library starting on February 4th Those three games will be Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D and Star Fox 64 3D If you're not familiar with Nintendo Selects, it's basically a chance to[...]
Pokemon
She's been the central draw to two different limited events for Final Fantasy Brave Exvius and she's joined Jimmy Fallon in testing out the Nintendo Labo This time, she's entered the gaming sphere to talk about Pokémon Let's Go Eevee and Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu. Specifically, that she is Team Eevee. honestly[...]
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
But, Nintendo may not be a fan of it since it's not clear if the mod affects only Smash Bros multiplayer, or if it treads into other parts of the game as well so people could use the new mechanics to cheat their way to victory In any case, if you absolutely need to play[...]
Are Nintendo About to Launch an SNES Switch App for Online?
If you believe the latest rumors coming out of Twitter today, it looks like Nintendo is about to launch an SNES emulator on their Online service Reddit and a couple other media outlets picked up on a pair of Twitter posts by dataminers who have apparently been breaking into their Nintendo Switch, claiming that they're seeing[...]
Fan animation of Zelda
If I were Nintendo, I'd hire this artist now and start work on one-off series But that's just me Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xGJr4dKkWQVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Fan animation of Zelda (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xGJr4dKkWQ) Have you ever wished that The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was turned into an anime? Someone took the time to do[...]
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Offering Double SP and XP This Weekend
In case you're tired of leveling up all your spirits the normal way, Nintendo is offering you a chance to speed things along in Super Smash Bros Ultimate Starting tonight, you'll be able to earn double XP and SP in the game in pretty much every area, as the company promoted to people yesterday afternoon. The[...]
Review: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—Creating a Champion
You are essentially getting insight from Nintendo's creative minds as to why they chose to do the things that they did for this game, which is one of the rarest things you'll ever get out of the company in your life. credit//Dark Horse Books There's a good chunk of seeing how characters came about and their role in[...]
A Splatoon 2 Tourney Website Hopes to Continue the Community
If you're an esports player who loves Nintendo, you're already aware that the company does little to nothing to support that side of the culture Primarily because it's not in their company's philosophy behind their games So when the writing was on the wall for Splatoon 2 late last year, a number of people wondered[...]
Two Iconic NES Titles Added to Nintendo Switch Online Next Week
This evening has been an interesting night for Nintendo announcements, as two more NES classic titles will come to Nintendo Switch Online. Blaster Master and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link will both be added to the NES library on January 16th Blaster Master is a "panic or perish" game where you switch between roaming in a tank and[...]
Yoshi's Crafted World and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn Both Coming in March
This evening, Nintendo released brand new release dates for two of their games, Yoshi's Crafted World and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn. Yoshi's Crafted World is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch on March 29th, while Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn is set for a 3DS release on March 8th We have a new story trailer for the first and info on[...]
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - More Fighters, More Battles, More Fun - Nintendo Switch
The Humble Store is now selling Nintendo games for the Switch and 3DS consoles Humble announced the news this morning, revealing that some of the hottest games on Nintendo's consoles are now available through their service including Super Smash Bros Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu and Eevee. Humble is now home[...]
Nintendo
If you're of a certain age, it's kind of hard to think of video games and not instantly say Nintendo It used to be a phrase, "We're gonna go play Nintendo." That's changed over the years with different consoles and the way we've come to know gaming, but nothing lasts forever and it's very possible[...]
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Will Not Have Bowsette
Nintendo updated their website for the game with all of the information you'll need going in, and the full list of characters shows no sign of the princess/villain crossover If you're not familiar with the meme, a Twitter post went out showing what Bowser might look like if he managed to get his hands on[...]
Why is the Wii U Selling for Over $500 on Amazon and Ebay?
Something really weird is happening online with the Nintendo Wii U as prices for the console have soared in the past week to ridiculous prices A few different websites and forums have picked up on the fact that people are currently charging big bucks for the previous Nintendo console, starting around $500 on both eBay[...]
Nintendo Says Bowsette Won't Become Official Any Time Soon
credit// Nintendo Bowsette is a fan hybrid character of Princess Peach and Bowser, because gender-bent characters is one of the foundational rules of the internet. The discussion about whether or not Bowsette should be canon was ignited up when fans discovered that Toadette and Peach can combine with the Super Crown item in New Super Mario Bros[...]
What is This Weird Walking Apparatus Nintendo Filed a Patent For?
Usually, when Nintendo files a patent for something, we have a vague idea of what it might be used for In this case, we don't have a single clue Over the holiday weekend, the U.S Patent Office posted a very peculiar looking item filed by Nintendo, which they've called a Passive Walking Apparatus and Passive Walking[...]
Nintendo Releases a New Trailer Showing Off Fitness Boxing
Nintendo has released a brand new trailer today showing off more of Fitness Boxing before the game comes out on Nintendo Switch tomorrow The game feels like a bit of a throwback to the Wii Fit dynamic with a bit of rhythm game mechanics thrown into the mix It probably won't train you to be a professional[...]