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Rumor: Nintendo Cancels June Nintendo Direct Due To COVID-19
In recent years Nintendo has had quite the track record, in regards to Nintendo Directs. Fans of the big N have counted on their yearly June Nintendo Direct since 2013. It’s gained notoriety for its huge announcements that coincide with E3, the biggest gaming expo. Last year, Nintendo confirmed the rumored Breath of The Wild sequel. They also announced the inclusion of long-time requested Smash Br...[Read More]
Embrace Nature and Art with a Free Update to Animal Crossing: New Horizons
While many of us here at Marooners’ Rock have been playing Animal Crossing like crazy. Nintendo is happy to announce a series of free updates* to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game is bringing some special seasonal events, inviting island goers to experience new faces visiting the island, blossoming flora, beautiful works of art and an expanded museum.
Nintendo Switch Users Report Unauthorized Access
Nintendo Switch users across the web have reported a multitude of unauthorized attempts to access their accounts over the past several weeks. As of now, this is an ongoing issue with Nintendo fans. However, Nintendo has yet to comment on what’s causing all these issues.
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends (Switch) Review
Classic video games of the 1980s are definitely still in high demand. Many gamers resort to collecting old favorites physically, while others resort to digital re-releases on current generation hardware. While retro titles are returning in their original form, many are also receiving enhanced sequels. Last year’s BurgerTime Party! marked the seven-year return of arcade hit BurgerTime. BurgerTime P...[Read More]
Nintendo Switch Version 10.0.0 Released
It’s just what it sounds like! The latest software update for the Nintendo Switch is now live as of April 13th! Here we will give you a brief rundown of the new features and improvements.
Nintendo Download – April 2nd 2020
Looking for some new games to pick up very soon on the Nintendo Switch? Nintendo has released a list of what’s to come this week. See below for the full list and when to expect it on the eShop. This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following eShop releases:
Nintendo Direct Mini March 26th 2020 Announcement Recap
The news, as of late, has been nothing short of upsetting. The current COVID-19 crisis has news outlets littered with negativity. With many stuck staying at home, it has resulted in an increase in gaming. Nintendo decided to shed some light on the world with a big surprise. Today Nintendo shadow dropped an all-new Nintendo Direct Mini, loaded with lots of news!
Puzzle Adventure Game I Am Dead Announced!
Publisher Annapurna Interactive revealed I Am Dead, during this afternoon’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase. The game is a single-player adventure puzzle game with a heartfelt story about exploring the afterlife. Developers Hollow Ponds and Richard Hogg are responsible for bringing I Am Dead to life. Some of their previous work includes Hohokum, Loot Rascals, and Wilmont’s Warehouse. I Am Dead...[Read More]
Nintendo Switch Indie Showcase Announcements 3.17.20
In the wake of the Coronavirus, many gaming events, such as E3, have been canceled. While this means that a lot of big game announcements may be delayed, Nintendo’s digital presentations will continue onward. At 1:00 p.m. EST, Nintendo streamed Indie World, another one of their independently developed game showcases formerly known as the Nindie Showcase. All of the Nintendo Switch news from today’...[Read More]
Lust for Darkness: Dawn Edition Rerelease
After a controversial release and swift recall for extremely “adult” content, Lust for Darkness: Dawn Edition will return to the Nintendo Switch’s American eShop. Developer SimFabric worked long and hard to create this psychological horror game. However, they went too far last time according to the American eShop and ESRB raters. They deemed the game too erotic for even America&#...[Read More]
It’s Lego Mario Time! – LEGO X Super Mario Crossover
We live in an era where there is an abundance of video game merchandise. It’s not unusual for toy companies like LEGO and Mega Bloks to team up with video game companies. We’ve seen Mega Bloks sets of both Halo and Pokemon. We’ve also seen LEGO sets based on Overwatch and Minecraft. Today The LEGO Group and Nintendo have unveiled the truth behind their teaser trailer posted earlier this week. Some...[Read More]
Reggie Fils-Amié And Others Join Gamestop’s Board of Directors
Former Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Amié, William Simon, and James Symancyk were appointed to the game retailers board of directors this afternoon via a news release from Gamestop itself. While Gamestop has had a decline in sales admittedly due to an increase in digital sales, this marks a potentially large turning point in the companies future endeavors.