On a bad week to have a name that start with "Mar", there's not much attending the joint funeral.

After the absolute insanity of last week in which 50 games and Balan Wonderworld came out, this week is a quarterly-transition induced week of sanity. The biggest titles are early in the week with platformer Narita Boy coming out on Tuesday and car combat game Drive Buy following up on Wednesday.

Time to book Your tickets to the Lental Region

Earlier today multiple outlets posted previews for the upcoming New Pokémon Snap. While the demo was only viewed by reporters and not playable, their previews did outline a ton of new features for the new title. We've taken the liberty of noting some of the more notable additions to the game down below.

"Encouraging walking"... sure, that works.

Nintendo's first mobile project in two years will be a co-production with Niantic.

In a release on the Nintendo corporate site Nintendo have announced a joint production with Niantic centered on Pikmin and using Niantic's alternate reality (AR) technology. Although not named, the app is "designed to encourage walking" and concept art shows Pikmin carrying objects in the environment.

If we could do images on this line, there'd be a girlfriend meme with Donald, Monster Hunter Rise, and one of the Japanese releases.

A massive week (as would be expected with the end of calendar Q1 and fiscal Q4) is headlined by, of course, Monster Hunter Rise. Thank heavens I got some extra non-stimulus cash this month because I'm getting into Fire Emblem levels of coinciding purchases (mostly because of an upgraded Pro Controller).... Read more...

Featuring Raidou from the Devil Summoner series! (And some other schlub.)

The first hordes of demons in Tokyo will arrive in late May.

Atlus have announced the English release of the remastered Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD will be on May 25, for US$49.99 or equivalent. As with Persona 5 Strikers in February, there will be a Digital Deluxe version (US$69.99) that... Read more...

Join us as we countdown the disappearance of several games and raise money for the Video Game History Foundation!

Join us on our Twitch Channel at 6:30pm ET on March 31st as we say goodbye to several limited time releases. We'll be playing Super Mario 3D All Stars, Super Mario Bros. 35, Super Mario Maker (for Wii U) and Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. While some are merely disappearing from the eShop, others will be completely inaccessible.

He may never play another competitive round - unless you pick up 2K's next golf game.

An old friend of Nintendo platforms is returning to video games following a nearly decade-long absence.

2K have reached an agreement with Tiger Woods to include his likeness in future PGA Tour games, beginning with this year's release. The first PGA Tour-licensed game from 2K did release on Switch last August.

New reasons to pull out the phone.

With Animal Crossing New Horizons celebrating its first anniversary on Saturday, the ungodly popular title is releasing details of its next update.

Among the features added will be enhancements to the Custom Design edttor: additional slots and a Pro mode will be included. The "Pro" mode will allow... Read more...

There's nothing wrong with this week's release list, except it's on fire.

It's a surprisingly large release list, though maybe not so much if you consider there's only one full week left in a lot of financial reporting quarters. RPG re-releases are the order of the day, starting with the headliner from NIS America of the double pack of Saviors of Sapphire Wings and Strangers... Read more...

Originally it was the day the music died - now 3D World gets the biggest slice of the pie.

As Mario's 35th anniversary celebrations wind down, the plumber picked up one more US sales victory according to the NPD Group's sales survey for February 2021.

Unless noted, all rankings and figures are based on dollar sales for the period of January 31 - February 27. Digital sales for Nintendo and Atlus published games on Switch are not included, though other 3rd parties do report their sales.

A Piranha Plant will try to chomp at Propeller Mario in this upcoming toy.

A Super Mario-themed Deluxe Cloud Playset is coming this fall from toymaker Jakks Pacific.

Retailing for $29.99, this set includes a 2.5" Propeller Mario figure and boasts six different interactive pieces with unique mechanisms for play. A cloud platform can move up and down while a Piranha Plant... Read more...

Toad and Rosalina will have to wait for their 4" cat variations.

Cat Peach is getting her own figure from Jakks Pacific as part of a 3-pack due out this fall that also comes with Cat Mario and Cat Luigi.

The 4" Super Mario 3D World-inspired figures feature multiple points of articiulation and also include a Cat Bell power-up item. The trio will be sold for $29.99. Cat Mario and Cat Luigi were previously available, but Cat Peach is a brand new figure.

Given its current platform choices, it's time for people to play this.

A fresh story will be told on Switch early next month.

Modus Games have confirmed the storybook style platformer Lost Words: Beyond the Page will release on Switch and other consoles on April 6. Previously, the game was exclusive to the embattled Google Stadia streaming service.

Written by Rhianna... Read more...

The propellers spin!

A classic Bowser airship is becoming a toy this fall from Jakks Pacific.

The Deluxe Bowser Ship Playset retails for $39.99 and includes a 2.5" Mario figure. The package measures 17" W x 15" H x 5.25" D and the ship itself features spinning propellers and rocking motion wheels. It also plays the Airship theme, so you can properly set the stage for your display and/or playtime.

One this week and one starting in April.

Some big monsters of Monster Hunters past and present will be coming to Rise.

The original demo released in January will be updated this Thursday (the 11th), adding a third monster in the game mascot Magnamalo (joining the Great Izuchi and Mizutsune). The play counts will be reset, and rewards will be included with this new version of the demo.

And yes, we got amiibo for days.

Capcom will be telling a set of stories this summer.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will be available on July 9, and as with Rise a limited edition will be available. Three amiibo - two characters Ena and Tsukino, plus a Razewing Ratha(los) - will be available on the same day.

The limited... Read more...

First Crash Bandicoot storms Nintendo HQ, now he's crashing Mario's 35th (and final) birthday.

Fans of off-brand and possibly traitorous mascot platformers of the 90s rejoice: it's finally time for Crash Bandicoot to hit the Switch again. Crash 4 (I see we're ignoring everything after Clinton) hits Friday, but I'm waiting for the exchange rate to come down across the board before I grab it.... Read more...

The Day of Anime continues with a lot of help from friends.

The second New Game Plus Expo has wrapped with a group of Switch announcements.

NIS America

And yes, the Kirbys are cute.

UPDATE: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Version 11.0 is out now, including the Pyra and Myrhra DLC.

Pyra and Mythra are about to blast into Super Smash Bros Ultimate.

The new update for Smash Ultimate that brings the blades of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will be available later today (US time). A specific time has not been revealed.

If this pans out, we might have a more powerful model on our hands.

Reports are beginning to emerge regarding a possible upgraded Switch that could enter production by Nintendo's second financial quarter.

As reported by Bloomberg (note: limited access before a paywall) Nintendo has placed an order with Samsung for 7" OLED (organic light emitting diode) displays... Read more...