Tag: Nintendo
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Alleged Leaks of Switch 2 Images Indicate Significant Advancement for Nintendo
Pictures of what appear to be the successor to the Nintendo Switch console have appeared online, supposedly featuring an eight-inch screen, Joy-Cons using a magnetic attachment, and superior hardware in comparison to the current model. These images were first discovered on a Chinese social media site and then shared on Reddit. Despite Nintendo not commenting…
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Nintendo Reveals 4 SNES Games to be Added to Online Switch Library
Nintendo is expanding its Nintendo Switch Online library with the introduction of four Super NES games from the early 1990s. The first to hit the library is “Battletoads Double Dragon”, a crossover beat-’em-up from renowned studio Rare that was released in 1993. The action game sees characters from the Double Dragon and Battletoads franchises teaming…
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“Into the Still World, a Journey Continued” Trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Nintendo recently unveiled a new trailer for its game, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Within the game, it introduces a new landscape known as the “Still World,” a disrupted area filled with floating fragments splintered by mysterious Rifts, massive dungeons, and floating terrain. As the character Princess Zelda, players must use their acquired…
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Nintendo Direct announces a new event for Aug. 27
Nintendo is set to premiere a Nintendo Direct presentation on Tuesday, Aug. 27, featuring both a Partner Showcase and Indie World stream. This two-part stream will spotlight games from major third-party publishers as well as titles from smaller independent developers, running for approximately 40 minutes from 10 a.m. EDT/7 a.m. PDT on Nintendo’s YouTube and…
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Nintendo To Close Animal Crossing Mobile Game, Plans To Develop Paid Offline Replacement
Nintendo has revealed its intention to close down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, a mobile-only version of the popular life sim, seven years after its inception in 2017. The online service will be discontinued in November 2024, making the game unplayable. However, Nintendo has also announced a silver lining: the development of a paid offline version…
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Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team to be Added to Nintendo Switch Online’s Game Boy Advance on August 9
Nintendo is set to add Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team to Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online on August 9. In the game, you are unexpectedly thrust into a world where you become a Pokemon, capable of communicating with other Pokemon species. You and a partner Pokemon you select embark on various rescue…
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Nintendo Commits to a 2025 Release for Metroid Prime 4
In Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct event, Nintendo unveiled Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the highly anticipated sequel in the Metroid Prime series, now set for release in 2025. The sneak peek trailer showcased action-packed gameplay featuring series protagonist Samus Aran tackling alien beasts and exploring extraterrestrial terrains. Furthermore, the trailer offered a glimpse into the game’s antagonist,…
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Masahiro Sakurai Filmed His Last Episode for His YouTube Channel
Masahiro Sakurai has announced the completion of the final episode for his YouTube channel “Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games”. Sakurai revealed this on his Twitter account, while noting that the release date is yet to be determined as other regular episodes will precede it. The decision to conclude the series was made public in early…
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Nintendo Acquires Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat Port Studio Prior to Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo has announced its acquisition of Miami-based Shiver Entertainment, the game studio responsible for the Switch versions of Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1. The acquisition will make Shiver a fully-owned subsidiary of Nintendo, with a focus on continuing to port and develop games across multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. Despite not disclosing the…
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Hats Resembling Pikmin Can Give You Their Look
Taito has recently introduced Pikmin head hats as prizes within their crane game machines, available in three color variations: green, red, and yellow. Each hat has been designed to ensure that it does not obstruct the wearer’s visibility and models the different stages of the Pikmins’ development as seen in the game, with the yellow…
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After 28 Years, Super Mario 64 Enthusiasts Successfully Unlock the Game’s ‘Inaccessible’ Door
A player named Alexpalix1 has solved one of the lingering mysteries in Nintendo 64’s classic Super Mario 64 game. The previously unreachable door, located in the Cool, Cool Mountain world and guarded by invisible barriers, has been unlocked through a strategic gameplay by Alex who exploited the mother penguin’s hit box in the game area…
