Explosion

Nintendo

Recent

  • Top 5 Third-Party Franchises for the Amiibo Program Wish List

    Nintendo made it absolutely clear that the possibility of using Amiibos for games from third-party developers, including independent ones, was on the table. That means...

    Mega Man
     View Full Post
    Features, Gaming
    2
    Jeffrey Harris
    by Jeffrey Harris
    Nintendo made it absolutely clear that the possibility of using Amiibos for games from third-party developers, including independent ones, was on the table. That means Nintendo might make Amiibo figurines for games other than Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo Wii U console. Well, I am going to hold Nintendo to that statement. I want...
    852

  • Nintendo Amiibo Third-Party Possibilities Are Interesting

    In early November, Nintendo of America’s licensing manager, Damon Baker, spoke to IGN about the possibilities of Amiibos for third-party and independent developers. In short, other developers...

    Features, Gaming
    Jeffrey Harris
    by Jeffrey Harris
    In early November, Nintendo of America’s licensing manager, Damon Baker, spoke to IGN about the possibilities of Amiibos for third-party and independent developers. In short, other developers could integrate the Amiibo figurines for their games on Nintendo consoles such as the Wii U and 3DS. Baker said that conversations about those possibilities are taking place. It really...
    848

  • Amiibo Sales News Encouraging for Nintendo

    If the early sales reports are any indication, the Nintendo Amiibo figurines constituted a stroke of genius. Since the Wii U launched in 2012, it has only...

    Mega Man
     View Full Post
    Features, Gaming
    Jeffrey Harris
    by Jeffrey Harris
    If the early sales reports are any indication, the Nintendo Amiibo figurines constituted a stroke of genius. Since the Wii U launched in 2012, it has only sold about 7.29 million units. Industry analysts have called the Wii U sales disappointing, to say the least. However, thanks to the Amiibo program, it looks like some of Nintendo’s...
    833

  • Super Smash Bros. Wii U is a Much Needed Hit for Nintendo

    The results are in, and Super Smash Bros. Wii U is a huge hit. The game is officially the fastest selling game ever for the Nintendo...

    Features, Gaming
    Jeffrey Harris
    by Jeffrey Harris
    The results are in, and Super Smash Bros. Wii U is a huge hit. The game is officially the fastest selling game ever for the Nintendo Wii U console in the United States. So far, Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U has sold over 490,000 physical and digital copies in its first week of release...
    848

  • Time for Nintendo to Undo Region Locks

    During a recent question and answer question at a Nintendo investor meeting, company president Satoru Iwata discussed the issue of region locking software for the Nintendo...

    Features, Gaming
    Jeffrey Harris
    by Jeffrey Harris
    During a recent question and answer question at a Nintendo investor meeting, company president Satoru Iwata discussed the issue of region locking software for the Nintendo consoles. Currently, Nintendo is the only company that makes region-locked video game consoles, including the Nintendo 3DS and the Wii U. Generally, fans hate region-locking and are frustrated by it....
    829

  • Nintendo Amiibo Character Wish List

    Nintendo is getting into the interactive figurine craze pioneered by the Skyalnders franchise with Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U console. The first wave...

     View Full Post
    Features, Gaming
    Jeffrey Harris
    by Jeffrey Harris
    Nintendo is getting into the interactive figurine craze pioneered by the Skyalnders franchise with Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U console. The first wave of Amiibo figures hits next month, and wave two hits the shelves in December. All together, 18 figures will be released for the holidays. Looking ahead to wave three and...
    826

  • Super Smash Bros.: Amiibo Figures Are a Brilliant Move

    As a gamer and fan of collectibles, statues and action figures, I really like what Toys for Bob has done with the Skylanders franchise. Essentially,...

    Features, Gaming
    Jeffrey Harris
    by Jeffrey Harris
    As a gamer and fan of collectibles, statues and action figures, I really like what Toys for Bob has done with the Skylanders franchise. Essentially, Toys for Bob created a gimmick where kids and players could get figurine toys of characters from the game and use the figurines for gameplay. Disney Interactive got on the...
    845

  • Top 5 Super Mash Bros. Wii U DLC Character Wish List

    Nintendo is gearing up the DLC machine for one of the bigger hits for the Wii U in Mario Kart 8. The latest DLC packs...

    Features, Gaming
    10
    Jeffrey Harris
    by Jeffrey Harris
    Nintendo is gearing up the DLC machine for one of the bigger hits for the Wii U in Mario Kart 8. The latest DLC packs announced are great additions for the game. Now that there is a clearer picture of the final character roster for Super Mash Bros., I put together an early character wish...
    843

  • Mario Kart 8 Legend of Zelda DLC Pack is More Like It

    It looks like Nintendo is finally starting to get a handle on downloadable content. After announcing a boring Mercedes-Benz DLC pack for Mario Kart 8 earlier this...

    Mario Kart 8
     View Full Post
    Features, Gaming
    Jeffrey Harris
    by Jeffrey Harris
    It looks like Nintendo is finally starting to get a handle on downloadable content. After announcing a boring Mercedes-Benz DLC pack for Mario Kart 8 earlier this month, Nintendo has confirmed two new DLC packs for the game. The new DLC packs are far more fan-friendly and sensible packs that are worthy of the game and Nintendo fanatics. Pack 1 is due out in November and features...
    844

  • Top 10 Neglected Nintendo Franchises

    Nintendo boasts one of the most robust rosters of intellectual properties and franchises in all of gaming. No doubt, this is helped by the company’s...

     View Full Post
    Gaming
    8
    Kyle Smith
    by Kyle Smith
    Nintendo boasts one of the most robust rosters of intellectual properties and franchises in all of gaming. No doubt, this is helped by the company’s long history (the big N celebrates is 125th birthday this September, but entered the gaming scene in the 1970s). But for every Mario or Pokémon, franchises that see a new...
    827

log in

Captcha!
Forgot password?

forgot password

Back to
log in

Log In

Forgot password?

Forgot password?

Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password.

Your password reset link appears to be invalid or expired.

Log in

Privacy Policy

Add to Collection

No Collections

Here you'll find all collections you've created before.