Nintendo’s timing with its no-pressure comfort food games has been fortuitous. Animal Crossing landed at almost the exact moment that people around the world were desperate for some no-stress escapism from COVID-19. Now, Pokémon Pokopia launches right at the time that America massively escalates global tensions by committing war crimes in Iran. Millions of copies have already been sold. Clearly,…
Today, Nintendo streamed one of its most-anticipated Nintendo Directs focusing on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and games. It showcases new information and features about the console, plus some great game announcements. The games are from both in-house developers and publisher/developer partners. The three “guides” for the presentation are all working…
Read MoreToday’s Nintendo Direct is no different than the rest: it packs a surprising number of games into a half-hour show while still giving each their share of the spotlight. Each includes game announcements, release date announcements, new trailers, surprise drops, and more. The “more” for today is a new smartphone…
Read MoreThere has been little news posted to DDNet this week, thanks to me being more sick than I have been in years, but I have risen from my half-dead state because this news is just too important to miss. Today, Nintendo released a first-look trailer for its Nintendo Switch successor,…
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