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Pretendo Keeps Wii U Online Services Alive With No Need for Homebrew

Yesterday, Nintendo shut down its Wii U and 3DS online services, ensuring that you can't play games like Splatoon or Mario Kart 8 online anymore. However, thanks to the good folks at Pretendo, it's…

April 9, 2024 | 08:05 EDT

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3DS and Wii U Online Service Shutdown Date Revealed

Nintendo has officially revealed the date on which 3DS and Wii U online services will cease. In a post on its official website, the Japanese gaming giant reveals that online play and other online…

January 24, 2024 | 04:16 EST

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Nintendo Announces Wii U And 3DS Online Service Shutdown For April

Nintendo has announced that Wii U and 3DS online services are to shut down in the coming months. Per an official announcement, from April next year, you won't be able to play Wii U and 3DS games,…

October 4, 2023 | 03:39 EDT

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Get Ready for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with Breath of the Wild Recap Video

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is right around the corner, and Nintendo shared a video to help fans and novices alike get ready for the new adventure. Since the game is the direct sequel…

May 5, 2023 | 12:30 EDT

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Super Mario Getting His Own Version of Popular Licca-chan Doll in Japan

Today Japanese toy manufacturer Takara Tomy announced that it'll release a version of its popular fashion doll Licca-chan dedicated to Nintendo's icon Super Mario Bros. Those unfamiliar with Japan…

February 15, 2023 | 06:16 EST

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Gets Hilarious & Nostalgic Website & Catchy Commercial

With The Super Mario Bros. Movie coming soon, Universal and studio Illumination released a rather interesting dedicated website. The site, which you can find here, is fashioned after the fictional…

February 12, 2023 | 04:57 EST

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Reveals Super-Colorful Poster

Today Nintendo revealed the official poster of the upcoming The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and it's definitely colorful. The poster portrays the titular protagonist Mario alongside his brother Luigi,…

February 3, 2023 | 05:30 EST

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Hideki Kamiya Says Bayonetta Series May Never Come To An End

In an interview with IGN, iconic and prolific game developer Hideki Kamiya says that the Bayonetta series is not only the longest IP he has ever worked on, but he cannot fathom the series ever…

December 13, 2022 | 02:46 EST

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Repentance Update Is Its Biggest Yet

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Repentance update is a big one. How big? Well, fans have been waiting for it for quite a while now, with the last big update dropping back in March. So, what does this …

November 4, 2022 | 11:52 EDT

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Wii Shop Channel and DSi Shop Back Up And Running

After what felt like an eternity for gamers, the Wii Shop Channel and DSI shop are officially back up for players to utilize. The shops were down for the count for months, suffering from significant…

July 6, 2022 | 03:03 EDT

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Re-Logic Hires Minecraft Modder to Work on Terraria Mod Tools

Prominent Minecraft modder Chicken Bones has been hired by Re-Logic to work on Terraria mod tools, with a particular focus on further developing tModLoader and tModPorter. As with Minecraft, …

May 26, 2022 | 03:22 EDT

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Mega Man Artist Keiji Inafune Creating 'Beastroid' NFT Collection

Longtime Mega Man artist and producer (and Mighty No. 9 creator) Keiji Inafune has revealed his next project: Beastroid, an NFT collection that will be minted in Q2 2022. Keiji Inafune spent decades…

May 17, 2022 | 04:21 EDT

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Edmund McMillen Announces The Unboxing of Isaac T-shirt Box

It's difficult to come by someone who enjoys video games who isn't aware of The Binding of Isaac, let alone own it on one platform or another. For those fans who have played all the games, maybe own…

April 5, 2022 | 03:00 EDT

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YouTuber Offers $10K Bounty for Breath of the Wild Multiplayer Mod

PointCrow, a YouTuber and modder known for their work on Breath of the Wild has sent out a challenge to the modding community. Anyone who can make a Breath of the Wild multiplayer mod that, among…

November 11, 2021 | 10:06 EST

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Friday Night Funkin' Joins the Binding of Isaac Requiem

As part of his social media campaign for The Binding of Isaac: Requiem, Edmund McMillen has been releasing new cards that bring various other indie darlings into the game. The most recent of these…

June 9, 2021 | 12:20 EDT

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Binding of Isaac Multiplayer Discovered in Latest Game

The Binding of Isaac multiplayer has been discovered in the latest DLC for the game, although it's not quite as good as you'd hope — The Binding of Isaac: Repentance co-op is still in testing and not…

April 12, 2021 | 01:27 EDT

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Super Mario 3D World Tops Sales Charts For The First Time On Switch

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury has debuted at the top of February's US sales charts. This will come as pleasing news to Nintendo after the original release of the game failed to chart on the…

March 12, 2021 | 11:24 EST

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Comes to Nintendo Switch

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD will be coming to Nintendo Switch on July 16, 2021. Also launching alongside the game are special edition joy-cons that are modeled after the Master Sword…

February 17, 2021 | 05:59 EST

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The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls: Requiem Expansion Announced

The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls: Requiem has been announced as the next expansion for the card game based on the popular video game The Binding of Isaac — and its upcoming Kickstarter will give you…

February 15, 2021 | 03:42 EST

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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

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Breath of the Wild NPCs Are Upgraded Miis and Players are Adding Their Own

Players looking to mess with the NPCs in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be interested to learn that the NPCs are made with a system that makes them surprisingly similar to Miis, the…

January 4, 2021 | 09:00 EST

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The Binding Of Isaac: Repentance "Bigger Than A Sequel", Says Developer

The Binding of Isaac: Repentance is on track to launch by the end of this year. Developer Edmund McMillen says the game is "basically a sequel" and that it will be "bigger than Rebirth was to the OG…

September 29, 2020 | 07:40 EDT

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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Announced For Nintendo Switch

During today's Super Mario Bros 35th anniversary Nintendo Direct, it was announced that Super Mario 3D World will be coming to the Nintendo Switch. It'll be an enhanced release which will also…

September 3, 2020 | 09:11 EDT

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The Binding of Isaac: Repentance Delayed

The Binding of Isaac: Repentance, a DLC  to the Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, has been delayed to sometime later this year, or around a 1-2 month delay. */ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ As seen in this Twitter…

June 29, 2020 | 09:33 EDT

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Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle is Here

Two classic titles from Platinum Games have been united in one package — the Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle has appeared with little fanfare on the Microsoft Store. If you're…

December 6, 2019 | 08:00 EST

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Mighty No. 9 Delisted From Japanese PS Store (But That's Not All)

Mighty No. 9 is being delisted from the Japanese PlayStation Store. Some might say that this is a sign that this game is dying, but it's a bit more complex than that. Mega Man fansite Protodude's…

November 15, 2019 | 11:30 EST

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Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 Being Delisted From European and Japanese Wii U eShop

Do you own a Nintendo Wii U, live in either Europe or Japan, and want to get a digital copy of the two Bayonetta games? Then you better hurry, as Nintendo has announced that both games will be pulled…

September 9, 2019 | 05:18 EDT

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Handmade Breath of the Wild Map Shown Off, Game of Thrones Style

A handmade The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild map with topographical features has been created by photographer Mason Drumm. After crafting the map by hand, he created a short video piece that…

September 2, 2019 | 09:43 EDT

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Eiji Aonuma and Other Big Names Receive Big Promotions at Nintendo

Some big names at Nintendo are getting brand new job titles within the company. Eiji Aonuma, along with Hisashi Nogami, Aya Kyogoku and Yoshihito Ikebata are all receiving promotions within Nintendo…

June 18, 2019 | 03:40 EDT

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Nintendo Direct E3 2019 - Breath of the Wild Sequel in Development

Perhaps the most shocking news to come out of this years Nintendo Direct is an announced sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The first look trailer is only about a minute long, but…

June 11, 2019 | 01:50 EDT

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Creepy Legend of Zelda 'Minus World' Discovered

The NES version of the Legend of Zelda has always been known for having its share of secret content. Today though, something unimaginable was uncovered, thanks to the efforts of one YouTube…

January 3, 2019 | 11:43 EST

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Super Meat Boy is Free on Epic Games Store Now

With Super Meat Boy Forever gearing up for its PC debut on The Epic Games Store in 2019, Team Meat is offering up its first title for free. Super Meat Boy is an indie platformer that features dozens…

December 28, 2018 | 01:29 EST

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Nintendo Denies Skyward Sword For Switch Speculation

Nintendo has denied speculation that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will see a re-release on the Switch. In a statement to Eurogamer, Nintendo said: “At this time we have no plans to release The…

November 29, 2018 | 12:59 EST

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The Binding Of Isaac Gets Repentance DLC Including Antibirth Mod And More

The Binding of Isaac is getting a final DLC pack, which will include an official version of a fan-made mod. Creator Edmund McMillen announced The Binding of Isaac: Repentance officially via Twitter,…

September 4, 2018 | 08:59 EDT

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Super Meat Boy's Day 1 Nintendo Switch Sales "Came Shockingly Close" To 360 Launch

Super Meat Boy, the devilishly challenging platformer by Team Meat, has recently been released on Nintendo Switch and it apparently did quite well in sales according to the developer's Twitter. If…

January 14, 2018 | 08:51 EST

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Super Meat Boy Races Onto Nintendo Switch January 11

Super Meat Boy, the challenging platformer from Team Meat, will be heading to the Nintendo Switch on January 11, 2018, according to a tweet from the game's developers. This will be the second…

December 28, 2017 | 08:07 EST

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Mighty No. Whine? - Kickstarter Physical Game Box Backers Speak Their Mind

In a year that's rich with wonderful new releases, it might be hard to think back on a game that missed the mark from years past. However, most gamers would be hard pressed to forget Mighty No. 9,…

July 26, 2017 | 01:26 EDT

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Xbox Games With Gold August 2017 - Bicycle Built For Slimes

It's that time once again! While Xbox Gold subscribers have been busy looting the high seas and running for their lives with last month's selections, Major Nelson has announced the lineup for August'…

July 25, 2017 | 02:04 EDT

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Breath of the Wild's Master Trials Details; Save Files and More

The upcoming DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild  launches next week, and several major details have been released for the expansion at this time. The Master Trials, the title of the…

June 20, 2017 | 01:30 EDT

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Mighty No. 9 Backers Get Rewards and Portable Versions Update

Better late than never. Kickstarter backers of Mighty No. 9 may finally be receiving their physical rewards, and the promised portable versions for the Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita are also in the works…

June 18, 2017 | 09:56 EDT

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Nintendo Reveals Zelda: Breath Of The Wild DLC Pack 1

Nintendo has finally decided to reveal the contents of the first DLC pack coming to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The first pack of DLC is titled The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -…

May 2, 2017 | 07:20 EDT

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As Bayonetta Sales Soar, Platinum Hints At Future PC Ports

It's been over a week since SEGA released Bayonetta on Steam. Despite the title being over eight years old, sales are showing that it's doing incredibly well. According to statistics gathered by…

April 19, 2017 | 07:24 EDT

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Nintendo Switch Is The Fastest Selling System In The Company's History

The Nintendo Switch has become the fastest-selling video game system in the company's history according to a press release from Nintendo. Over 900,000 Nintendo Switch consoles were sold in the month…

April 13, 2017 | 11:28 EDT

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Bayonetta is Now Available on Steam

SEGA and Platinum Games have finally finished up their April Fool’s surprise. After releasing the small title 8-Bit Bayonetta on April Fool’s Day, SEGA hid a link in some of the achievements for the…

April 11, 2017 | 02:24 EDT

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PSA: Starting A New Zelda: Breath of the Wild Game Will Delete Your Old Saves

If you're looking to have another go at The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and you want to start a new game, be advised: starting a new game will delete all of your old saves as reported by…

March 22, 2017 | 10:17 EDT

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How 8-Bit Zelda Helped Prototype Breath Of The Wild

At the Game Developer's Conference (GDC) 2017, Nintendo provided some insight into how The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's mechanics were actually prototyped in 8-bit form. During the…

March 6, 2017 | 02:15 EST

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Expansion Pass Announced for Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

It was announced today that Nintendo will be releasing DLC in a season pass for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma announced today in a short video on Youtube that…

February 14, 2017 | 12:21 EST

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Nintendo's First Ever Super Bowl Ad Airs Today for Nintendo Switch

It's not often that advertisement is news, but the Super Bowl is a law into itself when it comes to advertising. Huge audiences lead to insane prices and those combine to lead to a marketing blitz…

February 5, 2017 | 10:30 EST