March2024
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Princess Peach: Showtime! For Switch?
Step into the spotlight
Well, this week marks the arrival of Princess Peach: Showtime! on the Nintendo Switch and it seems to have got off to a reasonably positive start receiving plenty of respectable scores so far. In our own review, we labelled Peach's latest outing a "high-class production" - awarding it 8/10. Her new title has plenty of...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Princess Peach: Showtime!
Worthy of an encore?
Step aside Mario, because Princess Peach is here to show everybody what she's capable of. Yes, after a reasonably short wait, Princess Peach: Showtime! is about to launch on Nintendo Switch, but the big question is whether it's actually any good. The good news is that, yes, it does seem to maintain the usual Nintendo magic that...
Japanese Charts Unicorn Overlord Maintains Its Lead Over Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Oh lord
The latest Japanese charts are in courtesy of Famitsu (thanks, Gematsu) and it's another victory for Atlus' Unicorn Overlord, which comes in at number one again after selling a further 16,012 copies. Not bad considering how difficult it's been to picked up a physical edition recently. It's another resounding success for the Switch as a...
News Surprise, Adding Ultrahand To Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Was A Bit Tricky
"Are we really doing this?"
It doesn't take a genius to appreciate that the Ultrahand ability featured in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a remarkable feat of technology that completely transformed the way you interact with the land of Hyrule, even if you weren't completely enamoured with the experience itself. It should come as no...
News Fire Emblem Engage "Limited Edition" Soundtrack Out Now In Japan
Featuring a stunning replica ring
Calling all Fire Emblem fans! Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have just released the official Fire Emblem Engage "limited edition" soundtrack in Japan including a sizable collection of discs. The regular edition (priced at about $49.00 USD) comes with seven CD featuring the soundtrack from the main game and DLC,...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Just Won Two More Awards
At the 2024 Game Developers Choice Awards
Nintendo's award-winning Switch exclusive The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has just won two more awards - this time at the 2024 "Game Developers Choice Awards". Link's latest outing has been recognised for having the "best technology" and "best innovation" of any game over the past year. Here are...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Devs Show Off "Unused Wonder Effects" At GDC 2024
Including a giant block Mario!
Nintendo left a lot of ideas on the cutting room floor during the development of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and now at this year's Game Developers Conference, the game's director Shiro Mouri and producer Takashi Tezuka have shared some insight. In a series of slides (
Talking Point Should We Be Expecting More From Remakes And Remasters?
History in the making (of)
With Switch now into its eighth year and Nintendo's head chefs deep into software prep for the next console, remakes and remasters are the order of the day, with a platter of old favourites being served up in this twilight period for the current system. We got the excellent Super Mario RPG late last year and the Mario vs...
News Thunderful Extends Its Distribution Agreement With Nintendo
"We’re exceedingly proud of this long-lasting partnership"
Publisher Thunderful has announced that it has extended its distribution agreement with Nintendo to publish the firm's products in the Nordics and the Baltics between Bergsala AB and Nintendo of Europe AG. Confirmed via an official statement (thanks, Go Nintendo), Thunderful states that...
News My Nintendo Store Reveals Paper Mario: Thousand-Year Door Pre-Order Bundle (EU)
Including the game and a "Buildable Battle Stage"
If you're tired of video game pre-orders that come with items like cups, stickers, and towels you might want to read on... The 'My Nintendo Store' in Europe is offering a 'Buildable Battle Stage' in a bundle with Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. This product is limited to one per customer and...
The GameCube classic is ready for a big return on Switch
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is arguably the most anticipated release on Nintendo's calendar in 2024, and just months out from the title's launch, it seems all this enthusiasm has led to the updated version completely selling out on Amazon in the US. In addition to The Thousand-Year...
UK Charts Unicorn Overlord Plummets As Familiar Faces Return To The Top
RPGee
We're back with the latest look at the UK charts and after seeing things get mixed up a little last time, normality has returned this week. There are no newbies in the top 40 this time around. Last week's surprise Switch hit Unicorn Overlord has seen a pretty substantial fall from 7th to 25th, while the previous gold medallist, WWE 2K24, has...
Soapbox 30 Years Later, Super Metroid's Foreboding Atmosphere Is Still Unmatched
Zeb-easily the best
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, to celebrate Super Metroid's 30th anniversary, Ollie sings the praises of the game's enduring foreboding atmosphere... The Metroid series is perhaps best known for its...
News The First Review For Princess Peach: Showtime! Is In
What's the verdict?
Update: Our own Princess Peach: Showtime review is now live — check out our verdict below: <related ids="163199"> Nintendo's Princess Peach: Showtime! is just around the corner, launching on the Switch on 22nd March, 2024. While our own review isn't too far off, the folks over at Famitsu have posted their thoughts on...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Link Figma Locks In 2025 Release, Pre-Orders Live
Here's a closer look
Good Smile Company's new Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link figma has finally locked in a 2025 release date. Pre-orders have also gone live alongside this announcement. There are two versions of Link - the standard edition for $60.99 / €64,08 and the DX Edition for $115.99 / €109,08 (or your regional equivalent)...
News Surprise! Princess Peach: Showtime! Is Getting A "Limited-Time" Kung Fu Tea Collaboration
Five drinks release alongside the game
The American bubble tea company Kung Fu Tea is back with another Nintendo partnership - celebrating the upcoming release of Princess Peach: Showtime! later this week. For a "limited-time" between 22nd March and 21st May, Kung Fu Tea will be offering a handful of themed Princess Peach drinks, which come with a...
Random Nintendo Has Supposedly Changed The Day Of Switch Game Releases
Thursday is the new Friday in the US
When Nintendo confirmed the release dates of some upcoming Switch games recently, certain eagle-eyed fans noted how as of the next financial year, the company would seemingly be shifting release dates from Friday to Thursday in the US. So far, this includes the launch dates for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year...
Random It's A Race Against The Clock To Complete Mario Maker's Last Unbeaten Level
Mamma mia!
We are now in the final run of Wii U and 3DS online play. Nintendo has confirmed that the consoles' online features and functionality will no longer work from 8th April 2024, and with that will come the end of a lot of game modes. One title that will see some pretty heavy cuts is Super Mario Maker. The end of online play means that all...
Random This Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Mod Lets Link Falcon Punch His Foes
It's dangerous to go alone, eat this!
Despite Ocarina of Time's brilliance, there is a boatload of frustrations to find in the polygonal plains of Hyrule. Pesky Kokiri get in your way, paths are barred by gates or tombstones, NPCs watch your every move. You could solve the necessary puzzles to move on, but wouldn't it be easier to, we don't know,...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Golf (GBC)
Tee time
We're teeing off another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we do so, however, let's take a look at what happened on the last hole. It was a par three as we matched up a trio of covers for Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Unfortunately, some strong winds seemed to blow things firmly in the favour of North America, whose bright cover took...
News Super Mario Run Receives A New Update (Version 3.2.0), Here's What's Included
Download it now
Nintendo's 2016 mobile runner Super Mario Run got some surprise updates last year, and it looks like patches are set to continue in 2024 with the latest one (Version 3.2.0) now available. This one apparently adds features for an event and addresses various bug fixes. Here's the rundown: Super Mario Run update version 3.2.0 patch...
News More Princess Peach: Showtime! Launch Goodies Revealed (US)
Score a free themed cup at Target
Princess Peach: Showtime! is almost here and ahead of this Switch release, Target in the US has revealed it will be offering Nintendo fans a free cup when they pick up the game in stores. This isn't just any cup though - it's a 'Showtime' themed one featuring a Peach graphic like the game's box art. To reiterate,...
Talking Point What's Your Personal Favourite Super Mario Game?
Not the best
MAR10 Day might be over, but hear us out-- Nintendo said that every day is MAR10 day with Nintendo Switch. So we're going to take that statement to heart and talk about our favourite Mario games. Yep, not the best, not the worst, but our personal favourites. And no, they don't have to be on Switch. Everyone has a different favourite...
News More Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Are Getting Restocked
Arriving next month
If you're planning to collect the full line of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo now that the final figure (Sora from Kingdom Hearts) has been released, you might actually have a chance of completing this goal with ongoing restocks in recent weeks. As highlighted by Comicbook.com, amiibo hunters in North America wi
News Metroid For NES Could Be Inducted Into The Video Game Hall Of Fame
Other nominees include games like SimCity & Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
The Strong Museum has officially revealed its 'World Video Game Hall of Fame' finalists for 2024 and once again there's some Nintendo representation. The NES/Famicom title Metroid - starring Samus Aran - is featured as a nominee this year alongside an all-star cast made up of...