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Jacob Chambers

Old-school gamer with a cheeky tongue that gets me in trouble. When I'm not playing games, I'm writing about them, preferably in the vicinity of a fridge! Oh, and if you're a Justin Bieber fan, I'm afraid we can't be friends!

Nintendo Previews Kyoto Store Before Opening This Month

Nintendo released new photos of its Kyoto store, which will open on October 17, 2023. The new Kyoto store, joining Nintendo Tokyo and Nintendo Osaka, will sell unique Nintendo merchandise on the 7th floor of Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. Looks cool, right? Modern, clean, and with Nintendo character decals and models, we love it. Giant Mario statues sticking their heads out ...

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Sonic Superstars Gets First Review

Sonic Superstars, Sonic’s nostalgic side-on platformer, is less than a week away. We’re excited to see if the wait was worth it after playing this throwback to classic 2D games at Summer Game Fest. As usual, Japanese gaming publication Famitsu publishes its review several days before other outlets, and Ryokuta2089 says Sonic fans will like it. Thank you, Gematsu. Sonic ...

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We Learn More About Satoru Iwata’s Pokémon Gold and Silver Work

You may be familiar with Nintendo’s beloved President, Satoru Iwata, who died in 2015. The rumor about his role in 1999’s Pokémon Gold and Silver is likely familiar. Iwata reportedly created a compression code that reduced game size, allowing Game Freak to include both Kanto and Johto. This story was nearly confirmed by old interviews and in-game dialogue from later ...

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Online service for Pac-Man 99 has ended

Update: PAC-MAN 99 online has ended, as we reminded you last week. For online matches, you’ll see the following error code: “This online service ended. I appreciate your interest.” If you bought the other modes, you can play PAC-MAN 99 offline. This week, on October 8, Bandai Namco’s battle royale PAC-MAN 99 will end its online service. “The online service ...

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First Official Trailer for Spy X Family Switch Game

Update: A new Bandai Namco game trailer has English narration and subtitles. Anya Forger must create a photo diary in SpyxAnya: Operation Memories. Original: Bandai Namco revealed an adventure game based on Spy x Family at Nintendo’s Direct broadcast last month. SpyxAnya: Operation Memories will launch in Japan on December 21, 2023, for the Switch and other platforms, and globally ...

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The Mineko Night Market developer is working on two Switch patches

Mineko’s Night Market released on the Nintendo Switch last month, and while we enjoyed this cozy game, it appears that players have encountered many bugs and glitches. In response, developer Meowza posted on social media, apologizing to players for any “negative experience” and announcing two patches. The next-week patch will be larger than the one that “will be coming shortly” ...

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Unity CEO, President Retire After Policy Debacle

Unity’s CEO and President, John Riccitiello, resigned after community backlash over its controversial runtime fee policy. He also resigned as board chairman. GamesIndustry.biz reports that James M. Whitehurst will serve as interim CEO and President until a permanent replacement is found. Leading independent Unity board director Roelof Botha is chairman. The situation, according to Whitehurst: “I am confident that Unity ...

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Nintendo New York Store Announces Super Mario Bros. Wonder Pre-Launch Party

Nintendo’s New York Store will host a “pre-launch celebration” for Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch just weeks before its midnight release. Nintendo promises a “exciting outdoor activation” followed by game sales on October 20. Stay tuned for reservation details on October 10. The store celebrated Detective Pikachu Returns’ Switch exclusive launch this week. Not pre-ordered Super Mario Bros.

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First Official Trailer for Spy X Family Switch Game

Bandai Namco revealed an adventure game based on Spy x Family at Nintendo’s Direct broadcast last month. SpyxAnya: Operation Memories will launch in Japan on December 21, 2023, for the Switch and other platforms, and globally in 2024. Bandai Namco released the game’s first trailer to build anticipation. Play as Anya, the youngest spy in this family, to create a ...

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