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Official art from A Link Between Worlds
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12 Games to Pick Up on the 3DS and Wii U Before It's Too Late

The end of the 3DS and Wii U era has arrived, with Nintendo announcing their plans to shut down the consoles’ eShops in March 2023. Before games like Pokemon Sun and Moon end up going for $100 a…

February 18, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Mario in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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Nintendo Is on the Right Track Bundling Mario Kart 8 DLC Into Nintendo Switch Online

When the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier was announced last fall, there was a lot of discussion around what it might cost, with that discussion turning into discourse once the Nintendo…

February 15, 2022 | 11:00 EST

The filled Wharf.
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Dying Light 2 The Wharf Collectibles Guide

Dying Light 2 has a lot of areas to explore and the Wharf stands out for leading out into the water. This area is a bit smaller than others and has a layout of different clusters of buildings with…

February 9, 2022 | 06:55 EST

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Nintendo Direct Presentation Announced For Tomorrow

Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Direct presentation. It's airing tomorrow and it'll focus on Switch games due to launch in the first half of 2022, according to Nintendo. We're getting around 40…

February 8, 2022 | 09:09 EST

It's out the window.
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Bad Timing: The Dying Light 2 Immunity Mechanic Is Pointless

Techland's Dying Light, released in 2015, was a huge parkour-zombie-survival hit that still holds up today. It received an expansion called The Following, but officially became part of a series with…

February 4, 2022 | 12:00 EST

The world's your golf course.
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RPGolf Legends Review

There are so many sports and each of them have their own areas of influence. The sporting world dominates much of the media and even spills into gaming. There are many popular titles and series that…

January 20, 2022 | 10:00 EST

The Terraria 1.4 Switch update being played on a Nintendo Switch console
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Terraria 1.4 Switch Update Finally Launches

For several months, Terraria fans have had one question on their minds: when is Terraria 1.4 coming to Switch? Happily, today brings an answer to that question. The Terraria 1.4 Switch update,…

January 4, 2022 | 11:17 EST

A hectic platforming sequence in Dungeon Munchies, which launched on Switch despite there being no Switch Early Access program
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(Updated) Dev Ignores Switch Early Access Rule With Unfinished Game

Update January 6th 9:14AM - Dungeon Munchies publisher Chorus Worldwide has issued a statement addressing concerns that the Switch version of the game is incomplete...sort of. Here's the statement in…

January 3, 2022 | 12:33 EST

Someone playing Metroid Dread on a Nintendo Switch OLED model
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Nintendo Switch Hits New Weekly Sales Record In UK And Europe

The Nintendo Switch doesn't seem to be showing any signs of slowing down, despite its relatively advanced age. Nintendo's console is more than four years into its life cycle, but it's just had its…

December 10, 2021 | 09:30 EST

Super Mario Bros movie Bob Hoskins Mario John Leguizamo Luigi
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The Mario Movie Will Be Better Than the Original, Even with Chris Pratt

It’s easy to be skeptical about next year’s Mario movie. There was already trepidation surrounding the project when it was announced that Illumination is producing it, the same studio responsible for…

November 29, 2021 | 11:00 EST

Graphic Bundle Takeoff!
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Next Space Rebels Review

With the arrival of platforms like YouTube, content creation has become a viable way to make a living. The amount of content on it is seemingly limitless with a range of variety to match. There are…

November 16, 2021 | 12:00 EST

Billy Vs. The Leviathan
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Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan Review

The world can be an intimidating and scary place, but having friends and family can give you the strength to make your way through it. Bonding with people is not always easy and is filled with ups…

October 5, 2021 | 03:00 EDT

Fighting for the dogs!
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The Last Friend Review

There are so many reasons to love dogs but one of the biggest is because they are creatures of pure goodness. They’re adorable, affectionate, playful, and fiercely loyal to those they care about.…

October 4, 2021 | 10:30 EDT

Center of the frame!
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TOEM Review

Considering how far technology has come, almost anybody can be a photographer with the device they have on hand. Despite this, photography has always been kind of a passing element in videogames…

September 13, 2021 | 09:00 EDT

Coming through!
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A Beginner’s Guide To Unbound: Worlds Apart

When it comes to games that use portals, transportation is the first thing that comes to mind but that’s not how Unbound: Worlds Apart works. You play as Soli, a mage who is able to open portals…

July 29, 2021 | 04:55 EDT

Portal power!
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Unbound: Worlds Apart Review

It’s normal for humans to wonder about worlds beyond our own. This universe is a big place getting bigger every day and we’ve barely scratched its surface. Although, it’s not just other planets we’re…

July 28, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

Sailing Rough And Free!
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Black Skylands Guide for Beginners

Being a pilot is not easy and neither is being a sailor. Imagine the challenges that come with trying to do both at once. Well, it’s what you’ll need to do if you want to have your own airship. Even…

July 12, 2021 | 02:48 EDT

The Open Skies!
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The Sky Is Calling In Black Skylands!

Ever since humans looked up and saw birds soaring through the air, they’ve had the desire to fly. However, being cursed without wings, we had to use our creativity to come up with ways to explore the…

July 10, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

Zag And Friends,  LGBTQ characters
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8 Games That Fairly Portray LGBTQ Characters

Pride is an event that is celebrated around the world and has become a symbol of love and acceptance. While this is how it’s viewed now, many don’t realize that Pride was sparked as a form of…

June 25, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

Armoured figure crouching in the foreground with a monster in the background
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What Metroid Dread Could Mean For The Metroid Timeline

The Metroid timeline for many years has remained largely unchanged. Admittedly this has been due to a lack of new games in the series, but that isn’t the point, as even the last new game in the…

June 24, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Medabots Classics Switch Port Allegedly Illegally Uses mGBA Emulator

An upcoming collection of Game Boy Medabots games allegedly appears to illegally use a Game Boy Advance emulator in its code. Medabots Classics Plus utilizes code from mGBA but doesn't credit the…

May 14, 2021 | 11:21 EDT

A banner image featuring LucasArts SNES classics Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol
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(Updated) Zombies Ate My Neighbors And Ghoul Patrol Are Getting A Re-Release

Update 11/05 12:12PM - Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol have been officially announced as a double pack for Switch and other platforms. The games will set you back $14.99 and you can…

May 11, 2021 | 09:28 EDT

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Nintendo Is Making 30 Million Switch Units This Year To Meet Demand

Nintendo is to increase production of the Switch in order to meet demand this fiscal year. The Japanese gaming giant will manufacture a whopping 30 million Switch units, which is the highest…

May 3, 2021 | 11:42 EDT

A proud Mama.
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The Troubled Release of Cooking Mama: Cookstar

There are game series that many people don’t take seriously despite how many titles they produce. Any series with cartoon graphics tend to be written off as childish which is unfair to say the least…

April 14, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH!
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Say NO! More Review

When it comes to gaming, “No” is a word that comes up frequently but serves little purpose. In most cases, selecting it prevents you from progressing through the game making it a strange option to…

April 9, 2021 | 09:00 EDT

Get out there!
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Monster Hunter Rise Gathering Guide | Early Gathering

Like its predecessor and pretty much every title in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Rise has a huge focus on farming. If you’re planning on making any sort of progress, you’ll need to grab…

March 31, 2021 | 02:35 EDT

Monster Hunter Rise
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How Monster Hunter Rise Differs from World

As we all rise to play the newest Monster Hunter game we’re noticing new things all over. The previous main entry Monster Hunter World drew quite the crowd and the DLC of Iceborne only did more for…

March 31, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

Nintendo Direct Screen
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Nintendo Direct 2/17 Recap

After 530 days of waiting, the latest Nintendo Direct is finally here. It was one that is certainly a long time coming, with plenty of games to reveal and report on that I am sure players are eager…

February 17, 2021 | 05:07 EST

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First Full Nintendo Direct Since 2019 Coming Tomorrow

A new Nintendo Direct presentation has been announced. It'll air tomorrow and will focus on new info about Super Smash Bros Ultimate, as well as upcoming Switch games being released in the first half…

February 16, 2021 | 09:26 EST

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Four New Games Spring Onto Nintendo Switch Online

Four new games are on their way to Nintendo Switch Online. You're getting three action-packed SNES games and one NES puzzler. If you have a Japanese Switch Account, you can also grab a beloved cult…

February 10, 2021 | 09:16 EST

OOT Link Zelda Key Art
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Links to the Past: The Development Timeline of Ocarina of Time, Part 4

Last time, we went into the exhaustive development of Stage 3 of Zelda 64, at this point now officially called Ocarina of Time in development. From it, child Link was introduced, story beats were…

February 4, 2021 | 01:00 EST

OOT Cast Key Art
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Links to the Past: The Development Timeline of Ocarina of Time, Part 3

Last time, we looked into the exhaustive development of Zelda 64 through Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the game's life, going into the limitations of the 64DD, the growing press buzz, and the beginnings of…

February 3, 2021 | 01:00 EST

Zelda OOT Link vs Volvagia
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Links to the Past: The Development Timeline of Ocarina of Time, Part 2

Last time, we introduced the pre-production phase of Ocarina of Time, from its very early influences in chanbara swordplay to failed experiments using the FX chip. This article will continue the…

February 2, 2021 | 01:00 EST

Zelda Ocarina of Time Temple of Time Art
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Links to the Past: The Development Timeline of Ocarina of Time, Part 1

Recently, one of the biggest finds in gaming history occurred; several beta maps and assets from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time were discovered on a few Nintendo 64 dev kits. For a whole…

February 1, 2021 | 01:00 EST

The Nintendo Switch, the console for which yet another Joy-Con lawsuit has been filed
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Nintendo Slammed With Yet Another Joy-Con Lawsuit

A Quebecois woman has filed a lawsuit against Nintendo over Joy-Con drift. The lawsuit joins a number of others pursuing action against Nintendo over faulty hardware, with many consumers' Joy-Con…

January 20, 2021 | 11:00 EST

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New Pokemon Snap Release Date Set For April 30th

We finally have a New Pokemon Snap release date. The game, which will see you taking fun photos of all kinds of Pokemon, will launch for Nintendo Switch on April 30th. It'll bring with it a whole new…

January 14, 2021 | 08:52 EST

A banner image for Super Mario 3D World and Bowser's Fury
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Super Mario 3D World Bowser's Fury Gameplay Revealed

Nintendo has revealed some gameplay for the upcoming Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. As well as a remastered version of the 2013 Wii U game, the package will also include a new open world-style…

January 12, 2021 | 09:55 EST

Six of the Power-Up Bands that will be used in Nintendo's new Super Nintendo World theme park
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Super Nintendo World Bands Are Also Switch Amiibo

Nintendo has revealed more information about Power-Up Bands, the wristbands it will offer at its new Super Nintendo World theme park. Specifically, the Power-Up Bands will have functionality similar…

December 29, 2020 | 11:12 EST

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Nintendo Leak Reveals Extreme Measures Taken To Track Hackers

An internal Nintendo leak has revealed measures the company took when approaching a 3DS homebrew hacker. The measures are rather extreme and apparently include surveillance of the individual in…

December 22, 2020 | 09:16 EST

The title screen for Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & The Blade of Light
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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & The Blade Of Light Coming To The West

Famicom classic Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & The Blade of Light is coming to the West with an English localization for the first time. The first game in the Fire Emblem franchise is headed to…

October 22, 2020 | 10:18 EDT

Nintendo Leak Metroid Master Disk Card
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Nintendo Employee Advocated For Use of Emulators in Testing Games Found In Leak

The Nintendo Gigaleak continues, but this time we go some interesting tidbits of Nintendo History to sift through, and in one case, a Nintendo employee pushing the company to use ROMs. A few days…

October 2, 2020 | 11:30 EDT

An image depicting the link between Pokemon Go, Pokemon Home, and Pokemon Sword and Shield
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Pokemon Go Link To Pokemon Home Coming This Year

During today's Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC presentation, Nintendo revealed that the long-awaited link between Pokemon Go and cloud storage service Pokemon Home is coming soon. This will let you …

September 29, 2020 | 09:36 EDT

Someone removing or attaching a Joy-Con from or to the Nintendo Switch
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French Consumer Group Targets Nintendo Over Joy-Con Drift

The Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift saga continues. French consumer group L'UFC Que Choisir is pursuing legal action against Nintendo, alleging planned obsolescence and inadequate response to consumer…

September 23, 2020 | 09:03 EDT

Some members of the Nintendo 3DS hardware family
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The Nintendo 3DS Has Officially Been Discontinued

It's official: the Nintendo 3DS family has been discontinued. This means that production of all 3DS models, including Nintendo 2DS and 2DS XL, has completely ceased. Nintendo will now be focusing…

September 17, 2020 | 08:15 EDT

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Nintendo eShop Now Lets You Cancel Pre-Orders

Starting today, Nintendo is changing pre-downloads via the Nintendo eShop to pre-orders. This means you'll now have up to 7 days before the launch of a game to cancel your pre-order if you place said…

September 1, 2020 | 09:58 EDT

A fireworks show in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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Animal Crossing Is The Second Best-Selling Switch Game Ever

Nintendo's fortunes are looking pretty rosy. The company's financial report for the three months ending on June 30th 2020 has shown strong performance for both the Switch console and Animal Crossing…

August 6, 2020 | 08:37 EDT

Pokemon GO Fest 2020
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GOing Global at Pokemon GO Fest 2020

In 2019, 300,000 people descended upon parks in Chicago, U.S.; Dortmund, Germany; and Yokohama, Japan, phones in hand, to explore model environments, socialize in pop-up lounges, and most importantly…

July 29, 2020 | 12:00 EDT

Super Mario-themed chairs created by X Rocker and Nintendo
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X Rocker Partners With Nintendo For Official Gaming Chairs

Gaming chair company X Rocker has teamed up with Nintendo to create a series of Super Mario-themed gaming chairs. The chairs will launch in the UK and the EU on August 1st. What are the X Rocker and…

July 24, 2020 | 09:51 EDT