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 »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 ...
Read More »PS5, PS4 Suika Game Knock-Off Stirring PS Store
Though not the Suika Game, PS5 and PS4 will get it. The GoGame Console Publisher-published fruity puzzler was found on the PS Store by fans. Note that this is not the company behind the popular Nintendo Switch version. Developer Aladdin X told Eurogamer.net it has “no affiliation” with the title in question. “We are aware that [The Suika Game] appeared ...
Read More »Director of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Made 2023 ‘Variety500’ List
Nintendo has many talented people, but Hidemaro Fujibayashi deserves more respect. He has directed the series since 2001, most recently The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. He’s been named one of the most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry in the seventh annual ‘Variety500’. The website said this about Fujibayashi and Zelda over the years: Hidemaro ...
Read More »The Full Patch Notes for Splatoon 3 6.0.2 Are Here
2002 is almost over, but Nintendo is still updating Splatoon 3. Version 6.0.2 arrived this month after an update. It fixes multiplayer, Salmon Run mode, and “other” issues but doesn’t add content. Early player reports indicate the Big Run reward bug is fixed. The full rundown is on Nintendo’s support page: Splatoon 3: Ver. 6.0.2 (Released December 21, 2023) Fixes ...
Read More »New South Park 3D Co-Op Game Set for Switch Release
South Park: Snow Day! has a release date after THQ Nordic’s announcement earlier this year. On March 26, 2024, Snow Day! will snowball on Switch and other platforms. Switch digital pre-orders begin “soon in 2024.”. Standard edition costs $29.99, £24.99, and €29.99, while digital deluxe costs $49.99, £39.99, and €49.99. What they include: “Both pre-order editions include the Underwear Gnome ...
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