‘Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn’ Review: Not Quite an Interesting Yarn
Despite its good traits, 'Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn' feels like it’s a few years too late....
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A Month Full of Indies Week Two: ‘Space War Arena’ Review
I’ve always loved strategy games. From sitting in my dad’s lap and watching him play Master of Orion 3 on an old Dell CRT monitor...
A Month Full of Indies Week One: ‘Old Man’s Journey’ Review
My name is Izsak Barnette and I normally don’t like indie games. However, against my preferences–and at the behest of editor Patrick Murphy–I’ve decided to...
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Understanding ‘Super Mario 3D Land,’ the 3DS’ Brightest Gem
It was late 2011 and the Nintendo 3DS had endured a tough year. Launched during the twilight of the Wii, but before the unveiling of...
Five Simple Ways to Improve Your ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ Gameplay
For years, competitive Smash has existed without the tacit approval of Nintendo and emerged, despite the wishes of series creator, Masahiro Sakurai, into a thriving...
Japan Jams #2: JRPG Classics Edition
Japan Jams highlights the marvellous music of Japan. From bubbly bops to melancholy grooves, we’ll showcase what gets our feet tapping. Nobuo Uematsu – “Theme...
By Delaying ‘Metroid Prime 4’, Nintendo is Treating its Fans Like Adults
Earlier today, Nintendo announced that the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4 was not only being delayed but that the original build of the game, thought to...
20 Years Later, the ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Series is a Cultural Icon
In terms of cultural influence, it’s hard to imagine any new Nintendo IP in the past twenty years that has been as successful as Super...
Not a Portly Plumber but an Icon: What Makes Mario so Super
Nintendo’s Super Mario is the iconic game character. Back in the 90s, he was more familiar to children than Mickey Mouse. Today, he’s the head...
The End of the ‘Nintendo Creators Program’ and What it Means for the Future of Nintendo
On Wednesday, Nintendo announced via Twitter that it was canceling its long-maligned ‘Nintendo Creators Program’ and replacing it with a series of guidelines that will “make it...
‘Super Mario 3D World’ is Still the Series’ Most Underappreciated Entry
When one thinks back over the Wii U era in Nintendo’s history, there are a few stand-out titles. Typical conversations center around the heavy hitters...
The Nintendo Wii is Still Nintendo at its Best and Worst
Depending on who one asks, the Nintendo Wii was either the lowest point in Nintendo’s strategy of ignoring third parties, coordinating their strategy among casuals,...
The Nintendo GameCube is Still a Misunderstood Titan
Though it only lasted five years, the GameCube left an indelible mark on the Kyoto-based company’s fortunes in the Wii era and beyond....
Nintendo’s Greatest Commercial Failure
This isn’t how the Nintendo Wii U’s tale was supposed to end. By finishing as the fourth-worst-selling console (13.56 million units sold) from the four...
‘Metroid Prime 2: Echoes’ is Still the Series’ Most Enigmatic Entry
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is nothing like its predecessor. By defying Metroid tradition and eschewing in the verdant overworld and heated magma chambers of Metroid Prime in favor light and...
‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ Proves that Nintendo Finally Cares About Competitive Gaming
Thursday’s Nintendo Direct reinforced one thing about Super Smash Bros. series director Masahiro Sakurai: he loves a surprise. He dropped plenty of them Thursday, revealing...
Nearly Six Years after its ill-fated Release, I’m Still Playing My Wii U
The Nintendo’s Switch, which turns two in March, has spent the majority of its lifetime defying expectations, destroying records, and producing a litany of great...
Build ‘Em Up, Break ‘Em Down #1: After Busan, It’s Clear ‘Overwatch’ Needs a Map Selection System
This past week, Overwatch‘s newest Control map, Busan, was introduced for the first time outside of the PTR. Available as a limited time selection on the...
Two Months Later, ‘Mario Tennis Aces’ is Already a Disappointment
Picking on Mario Tennis Aces seems kind of unfair. It feels like saying Charles Barkley isn’t an all-time great NBA player because he failed to...
‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:’ A ‘Smash’ Fan’s Dream Come True
Let's work through just how much information we received about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch....