This year’s virtual E3 conference is just around the corner, and we’re all really excited for whatever Nintendo has in store for us on Tuesday! (If you’re listening to this after the Direct, feel free to laugh at our ignorance.) We even brought in a couple of very special guests to talk E3 hype and…
Have you ever wanted to explore one of Nintendo’s manufacturing plants, or walk through a museum based upon the company’s history? Well, both opportunities might be available when the tentatively named “Nintendo Gallery” opens inside the Nintendo Uji Ogura Plant. The Nintendo Uji Plant first opened up in 1969 and was renamed the Nintendo Uji Ogura…
The moment we waited for has finally arrived. As more details come to light for E3 2021, the ESA has announced that there will be an E3 2021 Awards Show on June 15, the last day of the four-day virtual E3 event. The Awards Show will cap off as the bookend of the power-packed showcase…
When I was 12, I had to make what could have been one of the most important decisions in my life to that point. A decision that would not only shape my near future but would irrevocably shape me as a person for many long years to come. A decision of massive importance that only…
In an interview with Fast Company, Nintendo’s president Shuntaro Furukawa revealed that Nintendo is “looking into” creating animations beyond the new Mario movie planned for 2022 with Illumination (the studio known most notably for its work on Despicable Me, The Lorax, and The Grinch), with the company eyeing its other franchises besides Mario. The future…
Let’s a-go! Mario Kart 8 has officially become the best selling racing game in the United States, ousting Mario Kart Wii from its years-long hold on the title. MK8 has sold 48.1 million units since its release. Of course, this comes with a caveat. This is not only the sales for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe…
If you are patiently waiting for the next StarTropics, keep on waiting. According to a new interview from Nikkei (translated by Nintendo Everything), Nintendo president Shuntaru Furukawa wants to focus the company on new ideas and “staple series” such as The Legend of Zelda and Mario. Furukawa goes on to say, “We are constantly looking…
It was around this time 10 years ago that the Nintendo 3DS made its international debut, launching in North America, Europe, and Australia following its Japanese release. The portable console promised to be a worthy successor to the hugely popular Nintendo DS, with stronger hardware that allowed for console-like experiences on the go, revolutionary 3D…
Today marks the formal opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. Led by none other than Mario Bros. creator Shigeru Miyamoto and Universal Studios Japan CEO Jean-Louis Bonnier, a limited number of guests were welcomed to experience the Mushroom Kingdom in a new way. The launch comes after six years of…
Dust off your Wii U and power it on, because there’s an update available! Yes, seriously, a Wii U update in 2021. In the first system update since 2018, the Wii U patch notes show that version 5.5.5 U was released on March 1, 2021. This update includes “Further improvements to overall system stability and…
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa recently sat down for an interview with business news website Nikkei and discussed several aspects of Nintendo’s current business strategy. He stated that cloud gaming services, like Google Stadia and Amazon Luna, were a “long way off” for Nintendo. Nintendo is aiming to grow the population of people who play video…
In an interview with Japanese publication site Nikkei, Nintendo’s president Shuntaro Furukawa discussed the Nintendo Switch and the direction Nintendo plans to take the console in the coming years. Furukawa states that he believes the Switch is currently in the middle of its lifespan, and that there is much more that can be done with…
The highly anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild was undoubtedly on every Zelda fan’s mind as they watched the first Nintendo Direct presentation in over a year. Zelda turns 35 in just a few days, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity for Nintendo to show more of the game. Unfortunately, fans will have…
After much speculation in the lead-up to The Legend of Zelda‘s 35th anniversary, series director Eiji Aonuma announced during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is being remastered and updated for the Nintendo Switch. This remaster will feature improved visuals, “smoother and more intuitive” controls, and Joy-Con functionality. It was…
A documentary series called Playing with Power: The Nintendo Story will premiere on the video streaming platform Crackle on March 1, 2021. Directed by Video Games: The Movie’s Jeremy Snead and executive produced and narrated by The Lord of the Rings‘ Sean Astin, the five-episode series will explore Nintendo’s fascinating history and might give us…
