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Charles Martinet, the legendary Mario voice who debuted as the plumber in Super Mario 64, will no longer be recording Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, and other characters. Nintendo confirmed on Twitter today that the iconic voice actor will be “stepping back from recording character voices from our games”. Don’t worry—Martinet won’t leave Mario. Nintendo gave the actor a new role: ...

Nintendo has announced that Shiver, Frye, and Big Man (the ‘Deep Cut’ crew) amiibo figures will release on November 17, 2023, along with Splatoon 3’s Drizzle Season. Scan the figures to take photos with each character, unlock exclusive gear, and more. They also look adorable, right? The three members of Deep Cut will make their #amiibo debut on November 17th! ...

Sonic Superstars will launch soon on Nintendo Switch and other platforms. The blue blur’s new multiplayer platformer will have a “world premiere” at Opening Night Live next week to build hype. Sega will announce “Superstars news” on the show, according to host and hype man Geoff Keighley. The game has been rated in some countries, but Sega hasn’t set a ...

Cult of the Lamb, one of 2022’s indie highlights, has received multiple updates and DLC since its Switch launch. The next teased content is a ‘Don’t Starve’ collaboration. The latest trailer asks, “The portal has opened but will the Lamb survive?” Whatever this update is, it will be revealed on August 21. Don’t Starve developer Klei confirmed this collaboration with ...

Mario Kart Tour’s Vacation Tour ends next week, so we’ve seen our first look at what’s coming. This one looks to bring something new to the track. The ‘Summer Tour’ launches on August 23, featuring a new city course called ‘Madrid Drive’ that takes you around Madrid. We don’t know much about the upcoming newbie, but the trailer above suggests ...

Dear Villagers’ Paper Mario-inspired RPG Born of Bread has a playable demo available on the European eShop (get an additional European account if you’re in another region). The game has no release date, so it’s refreshing to play a sample of something that may be a while off. As a ‘Flour Golem’, you must fight alongside a colorful cast of ...

Before Opening Night Live at Gamescom next week, host Geoff Keighley teased a “world premiere” for Mortal Kombat 1. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon will reportedly perform this reveal. The Mortal Kombat 1 social account posted the following line with this update, suggesting another character reveal: “As the dawn of a New Era looms closer, more has yet to be ...

Sabotage Studio is releasing its new RPG Sea of Stars on the Switch later this month, but it hopes to revisit its 2D platformer/Metroidvania The Messenger. Thierry Boulanger told Game Informer that “there’s more to be told” about The Messenger and “that specific arc” could be revisited “maybe one day”. The Messenger takes place on “top of a mountain in ...

Pictures of Lenovo’s ‘Legion Go’ handheld gaming device have leaked online, showing how it will look when it launches. Spoilers: it resembles a Switch-Steam Deck hybrid. With angular edges, a bulky frame, and a lovely screen, the Legion Go seems to want the best of both worlds. Removable Joy-Con-inspired controllers and an adjustable kickstand. Lenovo’s Steam Deck competitor has leaked. ...

Nintendo announced that the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe European Championships 2023 will begin this week with the first qualifier on August 19, 2023. The tournament’s grand final at the Nintendo European Championship on Saturday, October 7th, and Sunday, October 8th at VILCO in Bad Vilbel, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, will determine Europe’s first Mario Kart 8 Deluxe champion. Start your ...