Mario
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Arrives This October
There was a plethora of Mario announcements during the June 2023 Nintendo Direct. Perhaps the biggest announcement of the show, came in the form of an all-new entry in the Super Mario Bros. series. Immediately apparent is that it’s not a continuation of the New Super Mario Bros. franchise, but rather an all-new entry. The most shocking news is that Super Mario Bros. Wonder releases this fall...[Read More]
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Switch) Review
When you think of the top games releasing in 2022 what do you think of? Just in the last three months of 2022, multiple AAA titles will be released. Arguably, 2022’s videogame release schedule is one of the strongest in years. Just from September to December, excluding rereleases, Gamers can pick up Splatoon 3, No More Heroes 3, Dragon Ball The Breakers, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Ghost Busters...[Read More]
Frank’s Five Weird Mario Games Video
Mario is, without a doubt, one of the most recognizable video game characters. Nintendo’s mascot has appeared in many games from multiple different genres. As beloved as the Mario franchise is, many of the games have become stale. This is due to Nintendo playing it safe with the IP. Fortunately, not all Mario games are created equally. Occasionally, Nintendo will allow Mario to explore new horizon...[Read More]
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Showcase Confirmed!
During today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, Ubisoft showed off an all-new trailer for the upcoming Mario + Rabbids sequel. While today’s trailer only showed off 2-minutes of footage, Ubisoft revealed an upcoming showcase, focusing exclusively on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.
June 2022 Nintendo Mini Direct Everything Announced
Yesterday, Nintendo shadow dropped the announcement of a Nintendo Mini Direct for today, June 28th. The June 2022 Nintendo Mini Direct focused on many upcoming 3rd party releases heading to Nintendo Switch. The showcase lasted approximately 26 minutes, resulting in an abundance big of announcements!
Nintendo Direct February 2022 – Everything Announced!
Today’s Nintendo Direct came and went. With 40 minutes of jam-packed announcements, Nintendo set its path for the first part of the year. With many titles previously being unknown or rumored, today’s stream finally confirmed many suspitions. Here is everything announced during the Nintendo Direct February 2022 live-stream.
Skario Kart – Mario Kart 64 Inspired Ska Album
Fans of Mario Kart likely have a lot of nostalgia for Mario Kart 64. While not the first entry in the series, Mario Kart 64 is definitely the most influential. Not only did it introduce Mario Kart into the world of 3D, but it also set the template for any proceeding kart racers. One aspect of the game, that is often overlooked, is its soundtrack. The music has a distinct feel and is distinguishabl...[Read More]
Tetris 99 Maximus Cup X Mario Party – Starts Friday
Last month, Nintendo graced Tetris 99 players with its 26th Maximus Cup event. That cup featured a Metroid Dread theme, advertising the game’s recent release. This event continues Nintendo’s trend of launching a special Maximus Cup to commemorate big first-party releases. On December 9th, the 27th Maximus Cup will feature a special unlockable theme stylized after Mario Party Superstars...[Read More]
Nintendo eShop Cyber Monday Deals Revealed!
With Black Friday right around the corner, many online retailers have had week-long deals. We covered both Microsoft and Sony’s Black Friday sales earlier this month. Nintendo officially revealed their “Cyber Deals” eShop sale, which has officially kicked off today!
Nintendo Direct September 2021 Round Up
Nintendo’s annual September Direct finished airing a short time ago. The 40-minute presentation was packed with upcoming Nintendo Switch announcements. From new details on known titles, announcements of announcements, DLC expansions, and new game releases. This is everything from the Nintendo Direct September 2021 announcements.
Mario Party Superstars Announced – Coming October
It’s always a party when Nintendo’s long-running Mario Party franchise is in the mix! In 2018, Super Mario Party offered the opportunity to turn friends into frienemies, for the first time on Nintendo Switch. Super Mario Party featured entirely new mini-games, with a different feel to previous entries. This time around, Nintendo is returning to its roots. Nintendo released their first ...[Read More]
WarioWare: Get It Together! Switch Reveal
The absence of a WarioWare title on Nintendo Switch surprised many. Wario’s outlandish spinoff series has previously acted as a showcase for the innovative features of Nintendo’s latest. 2018’s 3DS title WarioWare Gold acted as a “best of” microgame package, offering very little new content. The WarioWare franchise hasn’t seen a truly innovational release in ove...[Read More]