The company that gave the world Mario, Link, and Samus is the undisputed champ of the modern console war, with nearly 150 million Switches sold since 2017. But now, speculation is rampant about the company’s next console, rumored to launch in 2025.
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“I knew I should’ve trained him better,” a friend said somberly of her Luigi Amiibo after he got steamrolled by another friend’s Captain Falcon. “I knew he wasn’t ready.” Amiibos, tiny plastic statues of popular Nintendo characters that can interact with a handful of Nintendo games, are all the rage right now. They’re nice-looking, collectible,…
Super Smash Bros. has incredible music, and plenty of it. It’s no wonder, then, that the game’s legions of fans have been playing around with it. There are countless remixes, covers, and chopped and screwed versions of Smash songs online already, with more undoubtedly to come. Here are some of our favorites. Many thanks to…
How do you make even more money off of one of the most popular game franchises? Add a dash of gaming’s most iconic character, that’s how. GungHo Online Entertainment just announced today an upcoming collaborative game on the Nintendo 3DS, Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition. While it looks like Puzzle & Dragons with…
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Now here’s a great way to add an extra layer of adorable to a Yoshi Amiibo and better prepare for the cutest Yoshi game ever. Reddit’s NLightedNd1 made this custom “Yarn Yoshi” figure with some impressive crochet work. I have no idea why Nintendo hasn’t made one of its own already. Other body-shots below. A…
Europe often gets a bum deal when it comes to Nintendo gear. So it’s cool seeing the company throw the region a bone with this gorgeous new 3DS handheld, one that’s as beautiful as it is limited. Some members of Club Nintendo in Europe – not all of them, says Eurogamer– are being invited to…
One thing that separates Super Smash Bros. from other fighting games is the fact that you have to knock an opponent off a stage to get a knock-out. This makes it crucial to get a firm grasp on the physical space in a match as well as your relationship to an opponent. Key to doing…
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If you’re a fan of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, you’re okay in my book. If you’re one of those people, check out Nintendo’s $49.99 bundle for the 3DS remake—it comes with a Skull Kid figure. I don’t usually buy this stuff, but I’ll make an exception. Majora’s Mask 3D hits this “spring.”
Tom Votava’s score of 4,678,440, a Mario Bros. world record that has stood since 2009, has been smashed by Florida man Steven Kleisath, who earlier today set a new high score of 5,424,920. Having been playing the game since the mid-80s, Kleisath’s score was set on an original coin-op machine. “I feel amazing,” he told…
About the only thing better than Bee & Puppycat is when Bee & Puppycat’s creator Natasha Allegri starts drawing Nintendo sketches Peach is lovely, but it’s those Toads that steal the show. So cute. Gonna pinch some cheeks, give ’em a big cuddle. (via Tiny Cartridge)
We live in the age of remakes, some more necessary than others. Even Nintendo’s gotten in on the action with games like Zelda: Wind Waker Wii U. But in the background of all that, a fan’s been rebuilding the original Paper Mario for almost half a decade. The New Paper Mario project aims to replace…
Imagine a future Nintendo. One that finally relents to shareholder pressure and starts releasing its games on mobile phones. This fake trailer tries to sell that future, and if you’re a Nintendo shareholder, it’s enough to get you weak at the knees. If you’re anyone else, though, reactions may be less pleasant. MarioLinkSamus made this…
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Console Wars author Blake Harris gave the internet another peek at the treasure trove of an historic Nintendo character guide recently. The main revelation this time is that the company insisted Wario “is not Mario’s evil twin,” but rather his “childhood friend.” Wait a second. What?!?! Ok, first: the relevant excerpt. Press The Buttons published…
Smash Bros. does have some Pokémon characters that you can use, like Charizard and Greninja. But, there aren’t enough playable characters for a Pokémon-centric fighting game. Enter mods. Thing is, Smash Bros. games do include the character models for plenty of Pokémon, for use whenever you throw Pokeballs in matches. Sleepy Jirachi seems to have…
Powerful Pokémon and cool Pokémon are important to have in any arsenal—but they’re not the only kinds of Pokémon you’ll use. Everyone needs Pokémon that are useful, to help you capture and train other Pokémon. That’s where Utility Pokémon come in. Redditor Pekolachi remade a version of an infographic created by KaSlaps, and it’s something…
Diddy Kong is the reigning champ inSuper Smash Bros. right now. This surprise shake-up of the Smash tiers has lead many to wonder when, if ever, the ape will fall. Oh, he’ll fall alright. He just might need a little push first. YouTubers EvenMatchupGaming posted a wonderfully silly video yesterday that shows ten memorable instances…
Not gonna lie: watching this compilation video of amazing Captain Falcon plays made my pulse quicken. It’s just so hype! This video by EvenMatchupGaming highlights just how satisfying it is to watch a good Captain Falcon player. It’s not just that he has Falcon Punches, though those make for great moments too. Nearly everything about…
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