Nintendo is the king of giving their fanbase everything they want, but usually with a catch. Fans were practically screaming from the rooftops that they wanted an online service. Nintendo answered with a $20/year subscription plan that gave players multiplayer access to select titles and a catalog of titles to play, but only NES titles.
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Despite holding a Direct Mini just last week, most of Nintendo’s major releases for the latter portion of 2020 still seem to be shrouded in secrecy. Based on some new reports that have come about, however, it seems like we’re set to get a whole lot of Mario later in the year. In a new
Current circumstances have us all stuck inside for a while, and it’s gotten tougher to find ways of staying active as a result. Ring Fit Adventure has been a good solution to that problem, provided you can find the game, and Nintendo’s helping to keep the game fresh by way of a free content update
Mario fans, I have a question. What makes our favorite red, mustachioed plumber so iconic? Is it his little red hat with an “M”? Maybe it’s the way he goes “ya-hoo” and “yippee” when he jumps. I can tell you, definitively, that it is none of those things. No, what makes Mario a universally recognizable
With its latest entry now at more than 5 million copies sold, the Luigi’s Mansion series has become another household name in Nintendo’s stable of franchises. Turns out it has also produced one of the company’s rarest pieces of memorabilia. Mario fan blog Supper Mario Broth posted pictures to Twitter late Thursday of a promotional
Nintendo closed 2019 in excellent fashion, selling over 10 million Switch consoles. In total Nintendo Switch has now sold over 52 million units since it’s March 3, 2017 release date. These updated sales numbers put the Switch well over the SNES which boasts lifetime sales of 49 million units. It goes without mention that Switch
Genesis 7, a Super Smash Bros. tournament known for its immense draw and legendary sets, had one more trick up its sleeve this year. Rivals of Aether, a Smash-like title for PC, revealed it would be heading to Switch this Summer at the tournament. The reveal was aired on-screen after the game’s own tournament had ended, capping off
In a new piece from Japanese publication Nikkei, Mario creator and famed developer Shigeru Miyamoto stated how he wants the gaming company Nintendo as big as Disney one day and for Mario to take over as the most recognized global icon. However, the biggest obstacle standing in the way of that goal — at least
Super Mario Maker 2 is just right around the corner. It is so close that I can almost smell all the salt there will be had when I throw my controller in rage due to dying once again on a level I am determined to beat. But, other then the immense amount of frustration this
There is speculation that Super Mario Maker 2 will not have amiibo support. Reddit user realestmemoryman3 posted on the Mario Maker Reddit a link directed to a Gamefaqs thread. In the thread, there were comparisons of different first-party Nintendo Switch Game posters including Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Yoshi’s Crafted World, and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. On all posters of
Nintendo quietly announced the release date of the much-anticipated Super Mario Maker 2. The title will be coming on June 28, which is just a few weeks after E3. Presumably, Super Mario Maker 2 will be a big part of Nintendo’s E3 presence. See the tweet for yourself below. Let’s-a go! Let your imagination run
During the last few weeks, rumors have been circulating in the video game world about the probability of a Nintendo Direct occurring sometime soon. Well, we have just received some information from a reliable source about when the next Direct is now supposed to occur. Our source who works closely with Nintendo — they do
Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are receiving Labo VR support, Nintendo announced recently in a video. Using the Toy-Con VR Goggles you can play bonus levels of Super Mario Odyssey. In these missions, you collect music notes and coins to complete certain objectives. Additionally, you can visit the Cap, Seaside and Luncheon Kingdoms
Throughout the first two years of the Nintendo Switch’s shelf life, the system has received a multitude of fantastic games and has evolved into the go-to system for indie developers and players. However, other then some NES games, we have still not seen the huge library of classic Nintendo games make their way to the
With Mario having done so many activities in the past few decades, it is only natural for his occupation to be a subject of intense scrutiny and debate. Mario fans around the globe panicked when he was called a former plumber by Nintendo’s Japanese website, only for relief to set back the website reversed his
On Instagram today, Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario, announced he holds the world record for most video game voice-over performances for a single character. Upon the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this past weekend, Martinet said he is now at 100 voice performances for the beloved plumber. Charles showed off his photo placed on Guinness’
Pour one out for everyone’s favorite Italian plumber. Late last night, through a post on the official Nintendo of America Twitter account, Nintendo announced that Mario has passed away. Well, not exactly. Nintendo announced that players will be able to unlock some new cosmetic options in Super Mario Odyssey that show a zombified, undead version of
As one of the first Wii U-to-Switch ports to arrive for the Switch when it launched last year, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gave players the ability to race on the go, and now the game is getting some new (and creative) ways to race, thanks to Nintendo Labo. Nintendo has announced that a new update
Good news, everyone! Mario can stop on his sabbatical “odyssey” and is back at work. After a quick stint of unemployment, video gaming’s most iconic character is back to work at what he does best: plumbing. News comes by way of Nintendo Japan themselves, who updated Mario’s official profile on their website. Eagle-eyed Redditor /u/TheCrystalCave discovered that the