We may never know what Nintendo will pull out of their sleeve next. The Big N is acquiring the Tokyo-based Dynamo Pictures and will rename it Nintendo Pictures Co Ltd. This subdivision is to “focus on development of visual content utilizing Nintendo IP” and on the “planning and production of visual content including CG animation.”…
When Metroid Dread was announced last summer, it was a massive shock, to say the least. Not only was it a follow-up to Metroid Fusion, which was released in 2002, but it revived the long-rumored “Dread” project that had been hinted at for so long. Metroid Prime 3 had even referenced it in 2007. Then,…
Bargain hunters, now’s your chance! The Nintendo website has begun a huge blowout sale on select Switch games that include Super Mario Odyssey, Cadence of Hyrule, Link’s Awakening, and many more. Depending on the title, shoppers can save as much as fifty percent off, a rare boon for a commodity that does not see discounts…
Nintendo has officially announced that it will not be attending Gamescom this year. This was confirmed through German website, Games Wirtschaft (translated by VGC), where a representative of Nintendo revealed that the company had decided not to participate in Gamescom 2022. Here is Nintendo’s full statement: “Gamescom is a central event in the event calendar…
Theme Parks, Road Trips, and Creator Con!
It’s a tantalizing opportunity when we get to peek under the hood of our favorite games, especially when it comes to stories behind huge blockbusters like Ocarina of Time. This time around, former Nintendo of America Graphic Designer Jim Wornell gets his chance to open up about working on the original Ocarina of Time project…
Mama Mia! Construction for the Super Nintendo World theme parks continues to march forward in quiet procession, but not for long. It seems the Big N and the Big U are slowly turning up the hype volume as they get close to completion. In 2021, Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Japan opened its doors…
In the wake of a year with no E3 event, there’s a new dark horse on the horizon. An announcement trailer for Geoff Keighly’s Summer Game Fest has dropped on YouTube, and it could be the show’s biggest year yet. Spearheaded by Mr. Keighly, the man behind The Game Awards show, Summer Game Fest is…
Set your alarm clocks, everyone. Nintendo announced today that the next Indie World Showcase this year will be airing bright and early tomorrow morning on May 11, 2022. The live viewing time will be 7:00am PT and 10:00am ET, giving you just enough opportunity to spring out of bed and brew yourself a cup of…
Most everyone can agree that Link is an amazing hero who is beloved across multiple generations. There have been many times when the hero of Hyrule proved that he is the coolest person ever by facing insurmountable odds with unwavering courage. He is never the most powerful hero around, but he knows how to protect…
No, it’s not a patent for a new Tingle clothing line coming at your department store. The patent is for a new programmed process that helps virtual clothes fit better on Nintendo characters, and it was invented by two dedicated supervisors of Nintendo’s Zelda Team. Believe it or not, this patent has been around longer…
Have you heard the news? Super Nintendo World opens in Hollywood for the first time, a hilarious Breath of the Wild moment is caught on Twitch and more in the latest Zelda Universe video with Amanda and the rest of the crew. In the video, Amanda also talks about what we’re did for the 5th…
Nintendo has released the 2.0 update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe a little bit early, however the new tracks won’t be playable until March 18th. In addition, the update shows us the names of all the new cups to be added in each new wave. Golden Dash Cup Lucky Cat Cup Turnip Cup Propeller Cup…
We hope you’ve been saving those My Nintendo Platinum Points! A couple of Nintendo 64-themed keychain sets are now available as physical rewards through My Nintendo in the U.S. Both sets include two keychains based on the box art of classic N64 games. Set A contains Star Fox 64 and Mario Kart 64 keychains, while…
Microsoft buys out Activision. Sony acquires Bungie. And now, Nintendo announced on February 23 that it’s acquiring SRD Co. Ltd. Big company mergers have buzzed major headlines since the start of 2022, and they’re shaking up the video game industry for good reason. But as the bigger fish swallow up the smaller fish, theoretically speaking,…
