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Nintendo’s Secret Live Service Plan Has Already Begun
Nintendo’s Donkey Kong Bananza is quietly shaping up to be one of the company’s most “live-service-like” experiments yet. Alongside its paid DK Island + Emerald Rush DLC, Nintendo has introduced monthly in-game events such as the Emerald Rush Challenge, where players compete for high scores under rotating conditions and limited-time “Emerald Perks.” The first event,…
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The Pokémon Budget Scandal – The Billion-Dollar Franchise That Looks Cheap
Pokémon is the biggest entertainment franchise in the world. It’s made more money than Star Wars, Marvel, and Mario combined — yet somehow, its games often look and run worse than titles made by tiny indie studios. Players have complained for years about frame drops, pop-in, and unfinished textures, but now, new leaks might finally…
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Nintendo’s Animated Universe — How “Close to You” Reveals Their Movie Masterplan
Nintendo just dropped a short animated film called Close to You — a quietly beautiful, almost mysterious little story that, at first glance, seems like a simple Pikmin teaser. But look closer, and it might be something much bigger. This isn’t just another promotional video; it’s the clearest signal yet that Nintendo is stepping into…
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How Nintendo Sells You Nostalgia Over and Over Again
Today, Nintendo has released Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 on the Switch. It’s exciting, but it’s also nothing new. Nintendo has perfected the art of selling the same games over and over again. From the NES classics repackaged on the Super Nintendo as Super Mario All Stars, to Wii U titles brought back on…
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Which Indie Game Wins 2025? Silksong vs Hades II
2025 has shaped up to be a landmark year for indie games, and at the center of it all are two giants: Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades II. Both are sequels to beloved indie classics, both have been hyped for years, and both finally launched this September to enormous attention. But with so much buzz…
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Donkey Kong Bananza Review – The Switch 2 Platformer You’ve Been Waiting For
Donkey Kong has always been about brute strength and playful chaos, but Donkey Kong Bananza takes that spirit and smashes it into something entirely new. This isn’t just another side-scrolling romp or nostalgic callback—it’s a full-blown reinvention of what a platformer can be, built around destruction, exploration, and sheer, joyful mayhem. From the very first…
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Why Nintendo’s Prices Keep Going Up (And We Keep Paying)
Gaming used to be something almost everyone could afford, but in 2025 it’s starting to feel like a luxury hobby. Nintendo just revealed the Switch 2 at $449.99, and Mario Kart has already launched at an $80 price point. Even older Switch consoles are somehow more expensive than they used to be. Nintendo is breaking…
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The Rise and Fall of Nintendo’s Virtual Boy (And Why It’s Coming Back in 2026)
Nintendo just shocked everyone by announcing that the Virtual Boy—yes, their most infamous flop—is finally making a comeback on Nintendo Switch Online. For many players, this is the first time they’ll even hear about it. The Virtual Boy wasn’t just unusual—it was a bold experiment that promised futuristic 3D gaming but ended up as one…
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Top 10 Biggest Announcements from the September 2025 Nintendo Direct
Nintendo just wrapped up their September 2025 Direct, and wow—this might be one of the most packed showcases we’ve ever seen. From long-awaited release dates to brand-new surprises, and even the revival of one of Nintendo’s strangest consoles, this Direct had something for everyone. Today, we’re breaking it all down and ranking the Top 10…
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Nintendo’s Forgotten Experiments That Could Shape the Switch 2
Nintendo just filed a patent for a Joy-Con crank accessory — yes, a literal reel you can spin like a fishing rod. At first glance it feels bizarre, but this is classic Nintendo. For decades they’ve tested oddball hardware ideas, shelving some and later reviving them when the timing was right. The Wii Remote, the…
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