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20 Years Later, The N64 Still Amazes Me

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 in North America. A chiefly innovative console as games made the jump between 2-D and 3-D, the Nintendo 64’s release was one of the most important gaming moments of all time. The Nintendo 64 was originally released on June 23, 1996 in Japan before seeing a…

Nintendo’s Big Fall Wii U Game Briefly Went On Sale Two Weeks Early

Some shocked Wii U owners spread the word this morning that Paper Mario Color Splash, the only remaining big Nintendo-published Wii U game of 2016, was playable today despite it not technically going on sale until October 7. It’s common these days for retail copies of games to find their way to gamers’ consoles prior…

Some Cool Stories About The Making Of Super Mario 64

Mario 64 is one of the best games of all time. You probably know that, but have you ever wondered about the specifics of why that is? Here, let the game’s creators explain to you that it’s stuff like the momentum of Mario’s movement, the placement of the camera and the feel of Mario’s jumps.…

Live-Action Mario Galaxy Might Make You A Little Queasy

When the folks atCorridor Digital realized they could warp footage from their new Gear 360 camera into tiny planets, a live-action Mario Galaxy video was the next logical step. Hold on to your stomachs, folks. The two immediate effects of the live-action Mario Galaxy video are mild stomach upset from all the spinning and an…

Zelda vs Studio Ghibli: A Trailer

So, Nintendo wants to get back in the business of letting other people make movies based on their stuff. The Zelda series is obviously a prime candidate, but before anyone goes committing millions to a mute live-action film, perhaps consider an alternative: a Studio Ghibli-style animated feature. Like this. This fan-made trailer is the work…

Pokémon CEO Adds More Fuel To NX Console-Handheld Hybrid Speculation

Articles from reputable sources, numerous rumors and many educated guesses have all pointed to Nintendo’s next gaming machine, NX, being some sort of combo console and handheld. And now we’ve got this quote from Tsunekazu Ishihara in today’s Wall Street Journal: “The NX is trying to change the concept of what it means to be…

Dress Your Pokémon Sun and Moon Character Up And Do The Pikachu Dance

The latest Pokémon Sun and Moon update video shows off character customization, pet grooming and some version-specific Pokémon, but Pikachu’s Z-Move dance steals the show. You know what Yo-Kai Watch has that Pokémon didn’t? Dancing with your pet monsters. But with the super-powerful Z-Moves in Pokémon Sun and Moon, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to…

Nightmare Super Mario 64 Mod Replaces Every Texture With Toad’s Face

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Magikarp Is The Best Pokémon Go Buddy 

Now that the Pokémon Go buddy system is widely available, players everywhere are faced with a big decision: who should accompany your walking adventures? I am here to tell you, dear reader, that there is really only one choice. And that choice is the magnificent Magikarp: Look at him, that beautiful bastard. After you select…

Super Mario Stickers Seem Like A Good Reason To Upgrade To iOS 10 

Ahead of the release of his mobile runner later this year, Mario makes his iMessage debut this week in the Super Mario Runsticker pack. As long as you’ve upgraded to iOS 10, you can have Mario all up in your chat box. There are plenty of good reasons to upgrade to the latest version of…

Let’s Judge The New Limited Edition Pokémon 3DS XL

Earlier today, Nintendo announced a new limited edition Pokémon Sun and Moon 3DS XL arriving next month. Is this a must-have, or is it ugly, but not ugly-ugly? We’re conflicted. Nintendo’s not been having a great run of limited edition 3DS systems lately. Partial blame can be cast at the eagerly sought-after Majora’s Mask 3DS…

Pokémon Red and Blue Hack Lets You Play As A Girl

Fun fact: the concept art for Pokémon Red and Blue games showcased a female character that never actually made it into the final game. Actually, gender options for the main character didn’t appear until Pokémon Crystal, in 2001. While the option is now present in modern Pokémon games (including the remakes), it’s the O.G. games…

Maybe This Is Why Dragon Quest Never Took Off In The West

I’ve always had a soft spot for Dragon Quest, a turn-based RPG series full of silly names and adorable slime monsters. In Japan, the series is a cultural phenomenon. But for some reason it’s never found the same popularity in other countries. Here’s a theory: It’s too obsessed with tradition. For three decades, Dragon Quest…

Pokémon Player Completes Pokedex Without Ever Collecting A Badge

Two years ago, Matthew Johnson started a new save file in Pokémon X. Instead of playing it as one normally would, collecting badges and monsters in tandem with one another, a thought crossed his mind. How many Pokémon could he capture without making any in-game progress? To embark on the “no badge” challenge, Johnson came…

Sega Takes Shot At Nintendo, Encourages Fans To Keep Making Sonic Stuff

It’s been a pretty good time for fan games. We’ve had a full scale remake of Metroid 2 and an amazingtribute to Sonic the Hedgehog. Only one of these games has been taken down by corporate forces. Last week, the Game Grumps played Green Hill Paradise Act 2. Sega noticed. And gave a big thumbs…

Pikachu Is Great at Impersonating Other Pokémon Characters

Pika. Pika, Pika. While Pikachu’s vocabulary might seem limited, its impersonations aren’t. Japanese Twitter user Puijirouploaded this “Collection of Pikachu’s Facial Impressions,” using Pokémon anime images from over the years. So far, it’s been retweeted over 67,000 times. Have a look: Now this is a true Pokémon Master. This article originally appeared on January 27,…

The English name of Professor Oak’s cousin is “Samson Oak.” According to the game’s official page, he “does research on the regional variants that have taken root in the Alola region.” Noted!

Doesn’t sound like Nintendo thinks Mario is a good VR fit. Shigeru Miyamoto recently told USA Today, “I would agree that adapting Mario to new platforms is a key to keeping him relevant. But we want families to play together, and virtual reality doesn’t really fit well there. We also like people playing for a…

Theories About The Mysterious New Pokémon

The latest Pokémon Sun and Moon trailer features a rather unusual Pocket Monster, even by Pokémon standards, called “Type: Null.” There are already theories about what exactly is up with this Pokémon. Where to start? Type: Null is one odd name, there’s that medieval-looking thing it has going on, and it appears to be a…

After Konami Feud, Beloved Train Game Gets Sequel

Last year was a totally bizarre year at Konami. One of the oddest moments was when game creator Akira Sakuma tweeted that his long-running train series Momotaro Dentetsu was officially over after a very public feud with Konami. Odder still is that a new Momotaro Dentetsu game was just announced. In Japan, the latest Nintendo…