To no one’s surprise, Nintendo sued a company… again. While not for gaming this time, it was due to what they considered an infringement on their name for their game called Super Mario Bros. Nintendo’s Lawsuit For those living under a rock, Nintendo is a large Japanese-based company that owns several names and trademarks, including Pokemon,…
Since the 2000s, the “console wars” divided gamers as they debated which device had the better technology and catalog. Recently, these debates have died down as more companies opted for multi-platform releases. Franchises that were once console-exclusive have seen wider releases on their rival devices. This has extended to flagship franchises for these publishers. Forza…
Nintendo is no stranger to innovation. They have always pushed the envelope on what their games and gaming consoles can do. Some have been well-received, like the Wii. Others, like the Wii U, were met with less enthusiasm. However, even their failures have not stopped them from innovating. Everyone is waiting to hear what new…
Microsoft CEO Phil Spencer has announced expanding Xbox exclusive titles to multiple in the past two weeks. On Jan. 25th, he shared his plans to offer them on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Three days later, Spencer explained Microsoft would do the same with their rival’s console, Sony’s PS5. Former PlayStation Executive Adam Boyes recently…
Mario Kart 9 was seemingly confirmed by the Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer. It was the only game shown off, and the graphics and a few other key blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments suggest that the video did not just show Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It’s almost certainly a new game, and so far, it’s one of just a few…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a game that gained a lot of popularity due to its release during the pandemic. Of course, this wasn’t Nintendo’s intention and the release could have just as easily gone poorly for the same reason it was so successful. Back then, there were a lot of trending media that people…
There are 29 mainline The Legend of Zelda games. Once Echoes of Wisdom arrives in the fall, that number will go up. That total does not, however, include the various remakes. Of those, there have been quite a few and there will likely be even more in the future. It’s very common for game studios to remake…
In 2007, Nintendo released one of the most critically acclaimed entries in their flagship franchise, Super Mario Galaxy. The game was praised for its stellar presentation, out-of-this-world platforming, and surprisingly heartfelt story. The game also introduced one of the most unexpectedly popular characters in the franchise: Rosalina. However, the last entry in the series was…
With a legacy title like Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door getting a remake, it’s a sign that Nintendo is either planning to continue the RPG side of the franchise or perhaps they’re brewing a new idea yet to be revealed. This potential for a fresh direction, whether a continuation of the RPG legacy or an…
A new Zelda game was just announced at the recent Nintendo Direct. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was a surprising sight for fans who expected a bevy of remakes. Many had been clamoring for classic Zelda titles to be remade for Switch, but instead, developers introduced a totally new and unexpected title. Echoes…
