[ad_1] The Pokémon anime has been running since the late ‘90s, but Ash Ketchum still isn’t a Pokémon Master, and still hasn’t caught ‘em all. The 23rd season of the iconic anime will come out in the US on June 12th, but unlike previous seasons, this one will be a Netflix Original. This isn’t the […]
Category: Nintendo
‘Splatoon 2’ is getting one more Splatfest.
[ad_1] While Nintendo can’t get enough Switch consoles on shelves right now to meet customer demand, following its recent sales spike the company is highlighting an old favorite: Splatoon 2. A special event for the game in May is timed perfectly for people who might want a break from playing the turnip markets in Animal […]
Nintendo is reportedly ramping up Switch production to meet demand
[ad_1] The Nintendo Switch is harder to find than ever right now, as social distancing efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19 have driven up demand for the game system while also impeding production. Nintendo first acknowledged the issues in February when it postponed deliveries for the Animal Crossing-themed Switch system in Japan, however just […]
There’s some serious Cooking Mama drama going on right now
[ad_1] Office Create then said that it’s considering legal action against Planet in order to protect its customers, intellectual property rights and the Cooking Mama series. Planet, however, seems unfazed, responding with a statement on the official Cookstar Twitter account that chalked the issue up to “creative differences” and noting that “there is no active […]
Nintendo Switch update 10.0.0 | Engadget
[ad_1] The latest software update for Nintendo’s Switch consoles has arrived, and version 10.0.0 is finally ready to fix an issue that has plagued the system since it debuted: moving games between internal storage and an SD card. Until now, if a game was in either place and you wanted it in the other, then […]
Nintendo lets Japanese gamers build custom Switch bundles
[ad_1] Nintendo has been known for its penchant for colorful hardware since it launched the Play It Loud series of Game Boys in 1995. The Switch is no exception — the console’s Joy-Con controllers and straps come in a variety of eye-popping colors. The company is now letting new Switch customers create their own made-to-order […]
The forgotten dream of second-screen gaming
[ad_1] Of course, the alternative-play industry didn’t start with Xbox or even Nintendo. The true granddaddy of second-screen gaming was the Visual Memory Unit for the Sega Dreamcast. Originally released in Japan in 1998, it was a Frankenstein monster mash-up of three things: a memory card, an auxiliary display and a tiny standalone console, complete […]
Nintendo is reportedly planning to remaster classic Mario games this year
[ad_1] While several old Mario games are already available on the console through the NES and SNES Switch Online services, Nintendo plans to remaster “most” of the Mario back catalog, according to Video Games Chronicle. The titles include Super Mario Galaxy and a deluxe version of Super Mario 3D World, Eurogamer reports, with the latter […]
Engadget Podcast: How games (and Animal Crossing!) are keeping us sane
[ad_1] This week on the show, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into the deserted island life of Animal Crossing and how games can help us all survive being stuck at home. Also, Senior Editor Jessica Conditt describes how Doom Eternal — a literal romp through hell on Earth — serves a similarly relaxing roll for her. […]
Apple Arcade standout ‘Assemble With Care’ is now on Steam
[ad_1] In the puzzle game Assemble With Care (developed by UsTwo), you’re tasked with repairing a dozen-or-so objects, like a cassette deck, film camera and handheld game console. By immersing you in simple, step-based tasks, the game creates a kind of zen-like chill, or what Joel Beardshaw, the lead game designer, called a “meditative head […]