When Nintendo unexpectedly dropped a cute cartoon about a baby learning how to walk earlier this week, people understandably thought that the game studio might have been teasing a new or animated feature. “Close to You” turned out to be a Pikmin situation instead of a reveal for new IP, and Nintendo has just clarified […]
Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is here, and it’s proving to be a good opportunity to save some money on accessories for your Nintendo Switch 2. While the console isn’t discounted, a number of recommended add-ons are cheaper than ever (some are discounted for the first time), including microSD Express cards, carrying cases, controllers, screen […]
Yesterday Nintendo released a mysterious video called “Close to You” that set internet sleuths into action. The video depicted a cute baby seemingly moving objects around a nursery. Some thought that it might be a subtle teaser for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, possibly showing the origin of Rosalina and her powers. Others noticed […]
Editor’s note: Amazon’s fall Prime Day event kicks off on October 7th; however, if you want to shop ahead of the two-day sale, we’ve rounded up the best early Prime Day deals you can already get. If you choose to get an extra controller for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can spend a lot — […]
Hori has announced another addition to the ever-growing list of cheaper alternatives to Nintendo’s $90 Switch 2 Pro Controller. The Wireless Horipad Turbo is around $35 cheaper than Nintendo’s, and while it lacks a lot of premium features such as Amiibo support and the ability to remotely wake the Switch 2, it adds a lock […]
Nintendo has brought two of the very best Super Mario games to the Switch and Switch 2. It’s no surprise that Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel are excellent; these are critically acclaimed games, and two of the best-selling titles for the Wii, Nintendo’s top-selling console prior to the Switch era. So it’s great to […]
Today, the Lego Game Boy officially goes on sale. It’s surprisingly good. But in Australia, one woman has already created a more amazing version. Natalie the Nerd, the self-taught circuit board designer and Game Boy modder whose gorgeous transparent Game Boy we featured in August, is doing what Nintendo and Lego didn’t: make it playable. […]
8BitDo hasn’t rushed to offer big discounts on its 2025 controllers, including the new Ultimate 2 wireless gamepad made for Switch, Switch 2, and PC. But now’s a good time to consider getting one, as there’s a rare $10 off deal available at Amazon ahead of October Prime Day, which kicks off next Tuesday. The […]
Is there a word that describes the feeling of “I want something to be just a bit better because it’s already so good it only needs one last kick in the pants”? Because that’s how I feel about the $60 Lego Nintendo Game Boy. It’s better than the fan-made Lego Game Boy that I asked […]
One of Nintendo’s most recognizable names is stepping down. Today the company announced that the aptly named Doug Bowser, who took over as president of Nintendo of America from Reggie Fils-Aimé in 2019, will be retiring. He’ll stay on until the end of the year — December 31st, to be precise — and will be […]