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 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]
When thinking of ROM hacks, many will associate them with being unofficial. The most common ROM hacks are those created by homebrew developers or bootleggers. A topic that doesn’t get brought up often, is officially licensed hacks. By now, most are aware that Super Mario Bros. 2 is a ROM hack of Doki Doki Panic. The visuals were re-themed to better market the game in the United States. Back...[Read More]
With this Summer’s absence of E3, many companies are trying to bring similar vibes this season! While fans are still anticipating Nintendo’s big Summer Nintendo Direct, The Big N has revealed a Big Ol’ Super Sale. This sale features many titles, including both 1st and 3rd party offerings; with discounts up to 67% off!
Nintendo is kicking off 2022 with a selection of Nintendo Switch titles on sale. These range from first-party titles, indie titles, as well as Triple-A releases. There’s a little something for everyone, with discounts ranging from 30% to 80% off MSRP.
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]
After last week being on the slower side, Nintendo returns for another small, but exciting week. From New Pokémon Snap, a Miitopia demo, and a free update for Super Mario Party; This is the Nintendo Download for April 29th, 2021!
Pinny Arcade, Penny Arcade’s line of collectible pins, are very popular. Limited runs of special pins become incredibly desirable. Some sets are also only available through attendance at events. With many conventions still postponed due to the pandemic, Pinny Arcade has been offering up many sets online. Teaming up with Nintendo, Pinny Arcade is celebrating Mario’s 35th anniversary wit...[Read More]
The latest entry in Nintendo’s life simulation, Animal Crossing, couldn’t have come at a better time. Many people were stuck at home, unable to socially interact. Animal Crossing: New Horizons dropped last year, on March 20th. To celebrate a full year of Nintendo’s dopamine simulator, Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be receiving a free update. This update features new items, n...[Read More]
With today being MAR10 Day, many fans are eagerly celebrating Mario himself. Nintendo themselves are celebrating Mario Day with multiple eShop sales, and special in-game events. With many still stuck at home, this creates an opportunity to properly celebrate our favorite mustached mutist. Whether alone or with others, I’ve curated a list of the five must-play Mario games to play on celebrati...[Read More]
Nintendo is back at it, with their regularly scheduled Nintendo Download. This week sees many new titles coming soon to Nintendo Switch, including one featuring everyone’s favorite mustached Italian. This is your Nintendo Download update for February 11th, 2021!
Nintendo’s Super Mario 35th Anniversary celebration has been pretty exciting so far. The Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch brought back the long lost Game & Watch line of handhelds. The recently released Super Mario 3D All-Stars brought 3 of Mario’s strongest titles to the Nintendo Switch. Continuing on with the Mario themed releases, Nintendo revealed, via a post on their officia...[Read More]