VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Japanese players mourn the impending loss of Animal Crossing, Mario Kart 7 online modes
Splatoon and Animal Crossing New Leaf are some of the 3DS and Wii U online modes that Japanese players will miss when servers shut down.
Super Mario Maker’s hardcore players have just one fiendish level to beat before server shutdown. Can they do it?
Team 0% are a level away from clearing all 41,113 user-created stages in Super Mario Maker before Nintendo’s Wii U online servers shut down.
Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto receives lifetime achievement award
Shigeru Miyamoto accepted a lifetime achievement award at Japan's 29th AMD awards ceremony, reflecting on his long career at Nintendo.
Super Mario Maker players rush to complete the world’s most fiendish Mario stages before server shutdown
Nintendo's Wii U servers will shutdown in April, making Super Mario Maker unplayable. Team 0% aims to clear all 41,113 user-made stages by then, but time's running out.
Nintendo Japan sued for power harassment and mental distress
On February 27, two former temporary employees of Nintendo Japan were awarded compensation for power harassment.
Final Fantasy’s original creator reveals why FFVII was released on PlayStation and not Nintendo 64
Hironobu Sakaguchi recently explained in an interview exactly why Final Fantasy VII never made it to the Nintendo 64, and what made Square go with Sony's PlayStation instead.
Nintendo don’t think they’re unshakeable and work with a “sense of danger,” according to CEO
Responding to shareholders' inquiries about potential risks to Nintendo, the company's CEO stated that Nintendo is constantly aware of danger and competition and does not consider it's current position impregnable.
ByAmber V
Nintendo DS software-like building in Japan has people getting nostalgic
A shopping center in Chiba Prefecture has attracted attention for its resemblance to Nintendo DS carts- with users speculating what kind of game each shop would be.
Nintendo offers free device repair for those affected by earthquake regardless of warranty
Nintendo will be donating 50 million yen in relief aid and offering free of charge repair of devices in response to the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake that hit Japan on January 1.
Behind the Pokemon Red World Record Speedrun cheating scandal
We examine exactly how speedrunner Jadiwi cheated in his world record run of Pokemon Red and how the moderators uncovered this deception.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player spends 6 months farming 999,999 Poes
We find out why X user Squall spent 1855 hours collecting the maximum amount of Poe you can carry in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and discover his strategy.
Nintendo Switch gaming brings cheer to children in earthquake evacuation center
Noto Peninsula earthquake evacuees enjoy a Smash Brothers tournament on the Nintendo Switch thanks to community organization efforts and the local power company.
Mario creator Miyamoto explains why designers shouldn’t be involved in initial stage of game development
In a recent interview, Shigeru Miyamoto explains why it is best to start out with a small team when developing a video game.
Anger in Japan as violent death threats lead to cancellation of game and anime events
Persistent death threats have caused Nintendo and AniLoca events in Japan to be cancelled or postponed, prompting angry and determined reactions from organizers and commenters.
Japanese grandma racks up hours on the Nintendo Switch playing Suika Game
Gamer lends Nintendo Switch to grandma, sparks hours of watermelon making in Suika Game.
Unofficial Pokémon Regitube makes a huge splash
Rubber ring TikTok monster has been adopted by Pokemon fans as the first water-based Regi Pokemon: meet Regitube!
Super Mario 64 speedrunner reveals lightning-fast route to star
Speedrunner astounds internet with weird-looking 5-second route to star in Super Mario 64's Tick Tock Clock stage.
Creators of original Super Mario RPG celebrate the remake’s quality, emphasize the importance of a certain key staff member
Staff members of the original Super Mario RPG have extended words of praise for the Nintendo Switch remake, naming a certain member of the staff as a key player.
Tears of the Kingdom: Godzilla makes a convincing appearance in Hyrule
A recreation of classic Japanese movie monster Godzilla in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has fans stunned by the game's creative potential.
Nintendo Japan makes 18+ service for Switch Online purely for the N64 classic Goldeneye
Rerelease of N64 FPS Goldeneye on Japan's Nintendo Switch Online Service was delayed by the James Bond game's 18+ age rating, requiring Nintendo to create a new adult only service.
Was the Super Mario RPG hidden boss designed by Final Fantasy artist Tetsuya Nomura? Fans speculate
Renewed interest in Super Mario RPG and its original artwork leads to speculations about the origins of boss monster Culex and the possibility of Final Fantasy artist Tetsuya Nomura being involved in his design.
Super Mario RPG: This sweet detail in Bowser’s behavior has swept fans off their feet
A certain detail in Bowser's behavior Super Mario RPG shows a rather caring and affectionate side to him, once again leading people to the conclusion that he is in fact, adorable.
- ByAmber V