Update #2 Switch Online members can now access the final Super Mario Bros. Wonder icons. Grab them before January 9, 2024—this latest batch is limited. New icons include Luigi, Toadette, singing Piranha Plants, and more. Look here: Update: Switch Online users can now unlock new Super Mario Bros. Wonder icons. This first wave, which runs until December 26, 2023, features ...
Read More »‘Tokimeki Memorial’ DS Trilogy Remastered for Switch by Konami
Konami has many franchises, but Tokimeki Memorial is a high school dating simulation game you may not know about. Since its early 1990s debut, the game has inspired a series and spin-offs. Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 1st Love (2007), 2nd Season (2008), and 3rd Story (2010) were released on the Nintendo DS, and Konami announced this week that they will ...
Read More »Suda51 Says Grasshopper Manufacturing Is Working On “New Title”
Game developer Goichi “Suda51” Suda and Grasshopper Manufacture announced a Shadows of the Damned Remaster this year. Later, Suda51 teased that it would “probably” be playable on handhelds. Suda told 4Gamer.net that Grasshopper’s 2024 release is still on track. He again teased the developer’s “new title”: “Goichi “Suda51” Suda: “2024 will be a lively year for Grasshopper. A remaster of Shadows of ...
Read More »Japanese Nintendo Reveals “Most Downloaded” Switch eShop Games 2023
Nintendo revealed Japan’s “most downloaded” Switch games in 2023’s first half in July. Unsurprisingly, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom led. Suika Game is now the “most downloaded” Switch eShop title in Japan for 2023, according to an update. Next to this affordable offering were Tears of the Kingdom in second, Pikmin 4 in third, and Super Mario ...
Read More »Sakurai: “I’m Still Creating Games For The Time Being”
Masahiro Sakurai, the legendary video game developer and Smash Bros. creator, has previously discussed retiring. Sakurai recently posted on YouTube that he’s “still creating games for the time being.”. His exact words: Masahiro Sakurai: “As for me, I’m still creating games for the time being, but I’m also making this YouTube channel.” After a brief discussion about video game industry professionals ...
Read More »Former 2023 icons return in Switch Online’s ‘Missions And Rewards’
Nintendo is bringing back “icon parts” you may have missed in 2023 to finish the year while offering Switch Online subscribers new and exciting icon designs. This allows users to redeem icon parts with daily special rewards until January 10, 2023. Super Mario RPG, Pikmin, Fire Emblem Engage, Metroid Prime Remastered, and more icons are in this run. Borders and ...
Read More »This week, Pokémon Unite adds another Pokémon
Update: A reminder. Play Metagross in Pokémon Unite. A new “moves overview” trailer is above. Original: The Pokémon Company’s free-to-play mobile and Switch MOBA Pokémon Unite has had another strong year of updates, and this month it’s adding two new playable Pokémon. After Meowscarada arrived on December 7, Metagross will arrive next week on December 26. Pokémon Unite is also giving ...
Read More »Chaos Roadmap from Vampire Survivors for 2024
Including an August Nintendo Switch release, bullet hell indie game Vampire Survivors had a thrilling 2023. For a grand finale, it released a highlights reel. Additionally, it teased the 2024 roadmap. Poncle’s “highly cryptic” Chaos Roadmap reveals various plans for next year, including a “top secret” update. This year should bring more crossovers, features, levels, and DLC. The adventure mode ...
Read More »Bill & Ted’s Great Retro Collection Will Be Removed From Switch eShop
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Retro Collection for Nintendo Switch will be delisted from the eShop before January 1, 2024, according to Limited Run Games (thanks, Nintendo Everything). Limited Run Games CEO Josh Fairhurst said the company secured a two-year Bill & Ted license, which, with development time, means the game has only been available for purchase for just over 10 ...
Read More »Devolver Digital’s Holiday Special Reveals Future Games Unhinged
Devolver Digital follows its own path, and we support it. As it has done for years, the indie label released a holiday special video that is ridiculous but gives a sneak peek at some upcoming PlayStation games. After the musical number, we present Devolver’s future titles in unusual ways. The Plucky Squire and Baby Steps are best for PS5, each ...
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