Between his inclusion in Smash Bros. and his own kart racing title, Sonic fits into Mario Kart 8 like a puffy white glove. Modder CorBond57 makes it happen by swapping the hedgehog’s model with Mario’s.
Wind Waker HD Speedrunner Averts Disaster With Clutch Trick
Even the best players run into bad luck. Dying to some enemies should be enough to kill a speedrunners attempt at a fast time. But thanks to some quick thinking and a tricky glitch, a Wind Waker HD speedrunner brought Link back from the dead and saved …
Live Spiders Found Smuggled Inside Bootleg Nintendo Cartridges
Mexico’s Federal Police yesterday intercepted a shipment of contraband goods headed for the US at Guadalajara Airport. Inside was not drugs, or weapons, but vials full of live spiders hidden inside what look like fake Famicom games.
Look At This SNES-Themed Nintendo Switch
Clown TV, a Korean Nintendo Switch owner, wanted to customise his new console. So he skinned it in a home-made SNES (well, Super Famicom) theme that looks incredible.Read more…
Four Hours In, I’m Enjoying The Challenge of Fire Emblem Echoes
I’ve just started up playing Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. It’s a remake of the Famicom exclusive Fire Emblem Gaiden. I’m making my way through the early hours of the campaign. It’s been a challenging game that I can’t put down.
The Zelda Escape Room Is A Little Disappointing (And Not Really An Escape Room)
When I first heard that there was a Zelda escape room coming to the United States, I imagined a labyrinth of elaborate puzzles, growing more challenging and complicated with each subsequent chamber. I did not expect to be solving brainteasers at a conference table. But I am pleased to report, dear Kotaku readers, that…
Beating Pokémon Ruby with Magikarp Took Nearly Six Years
Back in 2011, a live-streamer named Leomon began playing with a Shiny of the most useless Pocket Monster. Almost six years later, the trainer has finally become a champion with that fish.Read more…
Only 90s kids will remember Mega Man’s nightmarish mascot visage.
Rapidly Deflating Pikachu Rushed To Safety By Small Horde Of Suited Men
Tragedy struck in mid-dance number during the Pokemon World Festival in Incheon, South Korea earlier this week, as the lead Pikachu sprung a leak during “You Can’t Stop The Beat.” Fortunately an elite squad of suited men was standing by.
Here’s a quick look at Ever Oasis, an upcoming 3DS game (June 23) that feels a whole lot like Fantas
Here’s a quick look at Ever Oasis, an upcoming 3DS game (June 23) that feels a whole lot like Fantasy Life. You run your own village and do lots of side-quests in a cute world with basic action-RPG combat. Seems fun!