This’ll 8BitDo nicely. We’ve been talking about 8BitDo a fair bit recently, as the Chinese peripheral maker has just made its large catalogue of controllers backwards compatible with Switch 2 via a firmware update, and they’ve also got a snazzy arcade controller for Switch, too. This review, though, I’m taking a look at the brand…
“I wanted him to feel deeply moved after completing the game”. Metroid‘s ending theme is one of the most iconic pieces of video game music from the NES era. The shift from serious and determined to celebratory is masterful for the area; of course, what else would you expect from Hirokazu Tanaka? Well, the legendary…
Full-on Disney mode engaged. Of the big three platform holders, Nintendo is the ‘family-friendly’ one. Did you know that? Of course you did – you’re an intelligent human being. And over the course of the Switch generation, with all the company’s eggs now in a single console basket, Nintendo has diversified its business, leaning into…
Show me the frame rates! One of the biggest misses for me personally with the original Switch is that none of the more popular sports games of our time, and I mean these big EA and 2K efforts like Madden NFL 26 here, and the likes of FC 24 or 25, aren’t up to standard…
Rattles, plush and much more. Nintendo today announced a whole range of themed products as part of its new ‘My Mario’ campaign for parents and children. Apart from a new smartphone and Switch app as well as wooden amiibo blocks, it’s also announced a bunch of other stuff. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Launching in Japan this month. Earlier today, Nintendo announced it was releasing a new range of Mario-themed products, and while it is marketed towards parents and children, the ‘wood block’ sets on the way will actually double as amiibo figures. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
A free app for parents and children. Nintendo has today announced it’s releasing a new line of Mario-themed products, videos and even an app designed for parents and their children. The free smart device and Switch app is officially titled ‘Hello, Mario!‘ and allows kids to interact with Mario’s face. Based on the description, it…
Watch out, Playdate. Patents don’t always lead to something, but it’s still interesting to see what companies might be up to or at least thinking about behind closed doors. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
And it’s out now. If you thought the day’s surprises were over, think again, as Bethesda, id Software, and retro specialists Nightdive Studios have announced Heretic + Hexen, the “definitive re-release” of two classic spell shooters. Oh, and it’s also out right now (thanks, Gematsu!). For just $14.99 (it’s not up on the EU eShop…
Only just, though. Famitsu has provided the latest look at the Japanese boxed charts, and it’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 that’s taken the top spot this week on the Switch. It’s only just beat Mario Kart World, but if you also take into account the PS5 sales at number…