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Nintendo warns against use of unofficial Splatoon 3 apps
Nintendo has issued a warning via Twitter against the use of third-party Splatoon 3 apps, stating that they can potentially compromise user security.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Ver. 1.3.1 fixes tournament-related issues
The Pokémon Company has released the Ver. 1.3.1 update for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet which contains fixes for multiple tournament-relates issues.
FFXIV producer Naoki Yoshida’s T-shirt choices cause him to trend on Twitter
Right before the release of the Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.4 - The Dark Throne, Naoki Yoshida caused excitement among fans with two special T-shirts he wore.
Sinakawak Shrine in Tears of the Kingdom makes many doubt themselves
The Sinakawak Shrine's puzzle in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom allows for numerous solutions, which has many questioning if what they're trying to do is right.
Shrine names and layout in Tears of the Kingdom mimic that of Kyoto, Japan
By solving anagrams fans have discovered that the layout of shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom matches the layout of Kyoto, Japan.
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Sign guy Addison is at the mercy of cruel players in Tears of the Kingdom
The oddball NPC Addison in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is becoming strangely popular recently, and much to his chagrin, the object of bullying as well.
Yoshi’s Island fans reminisce its toughest stage as it heads to Switch Online
Nintendo announced Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 will be available for Switch Online, which caused fans to remember one of the hardest stages in the Mario series.
Tears of the Kingdom: Cooking restores Energy Cells for some reason
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players have discovered a way to instantly replenish Energy Cells when in a pinch - cooking.
Susuyai Shrine is an early example of Tears of the Kingdom’s puzzle flexibility
With Link's new abilities in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players have a lot more freedom in puzzle-solving, leading to creative solutions.
10 tips for entering the game industry told by a veteran game dev
Rhianne Murphy, currently working as narrative designer at Square Enix, recently shared 10 pieces of advice to those aspiring to enter the game industry.
Man arrested in Japan for uploading Steins;Gate & Spy x Family footage
A man in Japan was arrested on the grounds of copyright infringement for uploading videos which include content from Steins;Gate and Spy x Family.
Link got nerfed in TOTK’s intro, but how do other sequels handle maxed-out protagonists?
Link got nerfed in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom opening, but how do other sequel games make recurring protagonists return to a weaker state?
HowLongToBeat’s “48.5 hours to beat Tears of the Kingdom” claim sparks debate
Only three days after the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, HowLongToBeat tweeted average clear times which fans found hard to believe.
Konami sues Uma Musume dev for patent infringement, seeking over $29M in damages
Konami has filed a lawsuit against Cygames. Konami claims that the game Uma Musume Pretty Derby infringes upon certain patent rights held by the company.
Shield surfing evolves into shield skateboarding in Tears of the Kingdom
Players use new features in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to make fun and convenient skateboards out of their shields.
Two AI NPCs’ conversation turns uncanny with ChatGPT plugin for RPG Maker MZ
A game developer has used the ChatGPT_APIMZ plugin for RPG Maker MZ to experiment with what it would be like to have two AI NPCs talk to each other.
Donkey Kong Country composer talks about his creative process in interview
David Wise, composer famous for the Donkey Kong Country 2 OST, shares insights about his creative process in an interview with a Japanese comedy duo.
Steward Constructs in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are simply adorable
The Steward Constructs that appear in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have been gaining attention on social media lately for their cuteness.
Naoki Yoshida spotted playing Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom during FFXIV broadcast
"Yoshida Zelda" started to trend on Twitter in Japan thanks to FFXIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida making an appearance in a livestream while playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on his Nintendo Switch.
Koroks are being bullied in Tears of the Kingdom, facing dreadful fates
Link's new powers in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom brings infinite ways to bully Koroks during quests, much to the amusement of players.
Yoshinori Ono gifts Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to his employees
Lasengle's Yoshinori Ono gave away copies of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to the company's employees.
Whistle sprint is gone in Tears of the Kingdom and players lament the loss
The convenient whistle sprint glitch that players had discovered and used in Breath of the Wild has been fixed in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.