Tee time.
We’re teeing off another edition of Box Art Brawl!
Before we do so, however, let’s take a look at what happened on the last hole. It was a par three as we matched up a trio of covers for Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Unfortunately, some strong winds seemed to blow things firmly in the favour of North America, whose bright cover took 75% of the vote, leaving the Japanese and South Korean variants to putt 14% and 10% respectively.
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With a rousing soundtrack from Takeshi Furukawa.
During Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase last November, publisher Thunderful and indie developer Wishfully announced they would be bringing the cinematic puzzle adventure Planet of Lana to the Nintendo Switch this Spring.
In an update this week, it’s now been confirmed the title will be released for Switch and PlayStation on 16th April 2024.
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Score a free themed cup at Target.
Princess Peach: Showtime! is almost here and ahead of this Switch release, Target in the US has revealed it will be offering Nintendo fans a free cup when they pick up the game in stores.
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Not the best.
MAR10 Day might be over, but hear us out– Nintendo said that every day is MAR10 day with Nintendo Switch. So we’re going to take that statement to heart and talk about our favourite Mario games. Yep, not the best, not the worst, but our personal favourites. And no, they don’t have to be on Switch.
Everyone has a different favourite. For some, it’s their first foray into the colourful, eclectic world of Super Mario. For others, the leap into 3D may have been too much to resist. Mario has had a pretty varied life since 1985’s Super Mario Bros. (and technically even before that), and with the 40th anniversary looming next year, we’re always ready to celebrate Nintendo’s mascot.
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Here are some of our favourites.
Did you know that we have a Nintendo Life Discord server? Well, you do now! It’s a wonderful place full of video game chatter, Nintendo chatter, Photoshopping our video producer into iconic games chatter — wait, what?
Yes, the Nintendo Life Discord recently came together with one goal, to edit a particularly shredding picture of Alex ‘Lovely Person’ Olney into the most amusing scenarios possible. As expected, you clever lot did not let us down.
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Seeing an X.
Today we ask the age-old question… Will it corndog? Wait, no… What are you playing this weekend?!
Before we take a look at the staff picks this week, let’s take a look at what’s been going on the last few days or so. First up, we got word that The Pokémon Company has set up a new subsidiary called ‘Pokémon Works’, but no one knows what it’s up to yet. We also caught a glimpse of some unseen concept art for the Super Mario Bros. Movie, so that’s cool.
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“In Americas & EMEA”.
If you were hoping to pick up a local physical copy of the upcoming release Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes on the Switch, you might have to wait a little longer.
In an official update from 505 Games, it was revealed the hard copy for Switch has been delayed in the “Americas & EMEA”, with all backers to receive a digital copy on release to ensure they can still start their adventure on time. The new date for the physical release is now 21st May 2024. Here’s the statement in full:
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Available in select regions today.
The Build-A-Bear Pokémon plush range has had all sorts of familiar faces added to the line-up so far, but one missing is the lovable Bidoof.
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Arriving next month.
If you’re planning to collect the full line of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo now that the final figure (Sora from Kingdom Hearts) has been released, you might actually have a chance of completing this goal with ongoing restocks in recent weeks.
As highlighted by Comicbook.com, amiibo hunters in North America will be pleased to hear GameStop is restocking four different amiibo from the Ultimate collection. This includes Charizard, Pikachu, R.O.B. and the Duck Hunt amiibo.
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It’s destiny.
If you’ve ever played a Suikoden game, it’s hard not to tear up at the opening sequence of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.
It’s particularly hard watching this following the passing of series creator and the director of this spiritual successor Yoshitaka Murayama at the age of 55. Character montages, a swelling orchestra, sweeping shots over vast plains, mountains, and deserts, and battles between friends and foes – this is a snapshot of Murayama, and Suikoden’s, legacy.
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