We’ve already had an obscure Japanese addition to Super Smash Bros. 4 this week in the form of a Captain Rainbow trophy, but if that’s not enough for you then you might be pleased to hear about the new stage for the 3DS version. It is based on Tomodachi Collection, a Japan-only DS game which received a 3DS…
Just as the Bumper and the Home-Run Bat before it, another returning item in Super Smash Bros. 4 is now receiving a new visual redesign. This time it’s the Motion-Sensor Bomb, the timed explosive that sticks to the surface or fighter it comes into first contact with when thrown. There’s always a sense of tension and…
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is an independent charity event that supports, promotes, and develops art forms involving moving images: film, television, and video games. The BAFTA awards are held every year in London, England and awards are handed out for various categories. Unfortunately, Nintendo did not come away with any…
Nintendo will attend the GDC 2014 (Game Developers Conference) next week, and the company plans on showcasing its support for indie developers. At the event, Nintendo will showcase a few things. Firstly, the company will demonstrate how the Nintendo Web Framework (NWF) was used to create a demo featuring characters from the Mario vs. Donkey…
Who hasn’t been annoyed at one time or another by those Princess Zelda players in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, spamming the very powerful ‘Din’s Fire’ attack over and over again? Zelda’s signature move is returning in Super Smash Bros. 4, having been revealed by director Masahiro Sakurai on Miiverse and is now even more powerful than before. Sakurai said…
When I had the joy of playing Pokemon X for the first time, reaching Lumiose City was the moment that truly blew my mind when it came to showcasing how advanced the graphics had become. It’s a huge, lively and colourful place that I’ll never get sick of visiting. And now it looks like we get to…
A couple months back, we reported on the first trophy reveal for Super Smash Bros. 4. Following Ocarina of Time‘s Saria as an unlockable figurine, this second confirmed trophy is far more obscure and unexpected in comparison. It looks like Little Mac’s been chomping too many Big Macs — but instead of the hard-hitting, fast-footed fighter we…
E3 is considered to be the largest gaming event of the year, where many developers and publishers announce new and exciting games that they hope to release in the coming months. However, Gamescom is also an important event, and is essentially the European equivalent of E3; it should be no surprise that many big-name developers such…
The A Link Between Worlds poster set previously offered by Club Nintendo, which was sold out in a a matter of days last November, is now available once again. The set costs 500 Coins and comprises of three posters: one poster portraying a beautiful contrast between the worlds of Hyrule and Lorule, another showcasing all…
How much time have you spent visiting Tortimer Island in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, scavenging for bugs, fish, and hidden treasure? I know I’ve spent far too many hours doing just that! Director Masahiro Sakurai has revealed on Miiverse today that Tortimer’s Island is one of the new stages appearing in the 3DS iteration of…
Super Smash Bros. fans should be very aware of Smash Attacks (not to be confused with a Final Smash); powerful hits that are activated by tilting in a chosen direction while hitting the attack button. Little Mac’s Side Smash is a standard, straight punch — but there are additional layers of complexity that can potentially…
The following scenario should be a familiar one for Smash players: you’ve inflicted tons of damage onto your foe, and you’re ready to deal the final blow. As you run full pelt towards them, you suddenly find yourself smacked into the air in the opposite direction, after having something thrown at you. You just ran…
Masahiro Sakurai has given fans of Ocarina of Time quite a treat today with his Smash 4 pic of the day, revealing that Kotake and Koume will appear in the Gerudo Valley stage in Super Smash Bros. 3DS, causing trouble for players as they have been for the last 15 years. Previously, we reported on…
Recently, Nintendo held an Art Academy: SketchPad drawing contest, with the theme of A Link Between Worlds. The winners have been revealed, and the works are simply amazing. A variety of awards were handed out such as Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, and Aonuma’s picks. The Gold medal winner is shown above! There was no…
Now that televisions have gone high-definition, next-gen consoles use HDMI for connectivity, rather than the old A/V cables used by systems such as the Nintendo 64. If you want to play the classic consoles and don’t have an older model television, you’re out of luck since previous generation systems are no longer supported on these…
