VGU’S Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Nintendo Switch Gifts
The Nintendo Switch may not have been out as long as the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, but the first nine months of release have seen a multitude of great games come to the platform. Whether you are a seasoned JRPG player, a 3D platformer lover or someone who loves…
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle Review
If somebody told me during the Switch Announcement that Nintendo would be partnering with Ubisoft for a Mario/Rabbids crossover game, I'd have called them crazy. Then, if they proceeded to tell me that it would be an XCOM-esque strategy game and a fantastic title, I'd probably have tuned you out…
Super Mario Run Now Available For Android Devices
In the last few weeks of 2016, Nintendo took their second leap into the mobile gaming market with Super Mario Run, after the relative success of Miitomo. In case you missed the game on it's first reveal, or could not play the game because it was previously limited to iOS…
Nintendo NX Revealed As The Nintendo Switch In Exclusive Preview Trailer
There have been many mysteries surrounding the Nintendo NX since it's reveal last year, but Nintendo have now shown the final design of the console, as well as it's brand new name and several of the franchises which are on the way to the system. The Nintendo Switch is both…
Nintendo Announces New Mario and Smash Bros Amiibos
In yet more news to make Nintendo fans' wallets weep, the next line of Smash Bros amiibos, as well as a new Super Mario specific line of toys, are releasing in Spring. The new Super Mario line of amiibos will release on March 20th, featuring new designs of Mario, Peach,…
Mario Kart 8 Review
With the arrival of Mario Kart 8, it seems like the Wii U will finally get some much needed attention and more people will pick up Nintendo’s struggling system. However, is Mario Kart 8 worth taking out on the track or should it stay in the pit lane? Mario Kart…
Nintendo Announces E3 Lineup
In an announcement video released today, Nintendo teamed up with Youtubers Mega 64 to unveil their plans for E3 this year. This includes a special Super Smash Bros Invitational Tournament held at the Nokia Theatre, along with a special promotion called Smash Fest with American electronic retailer Best Buy, which…
Happy Holidays From Nintendo
"Relive the memories with Mario and Luigi in this year's Nintendo Holiday Card! Thanks for all the fun in 2013 and we can't wait to show you what 2014 holds!" Thanks Nintendo and after your recent Nintendo Direct showed us what you have planned for 2014, we can't wait…
Dr. Luigi Announced for Wii U
In light of Nintendo's recent appreciation of the green-capped plumber, Luigi has managed to bag himself a new career. The all new title, Dr. Luigi, will be coming to Wii U eShop on December 31st for the US, and on January 14th for those in Europe. To no suprise, the…
Nintendo Gives Out Free Wii U’s On A Passenger Flight
Nintendo has partnered with passenger airline Southwest Airlines to bring Wii U Gaming Lounges to Southwest's busiest airports. In celebration of this news, Nintendo surprised an entire cabin full of passengers on flight 1883 when Mario showed up on board and gave out vouchers, each one redeemable for a brand…
Rayman Legends – Wii U Exclusive Skins Trailer
Ubisoft has today announced that players of the Wii U version of Rayman Legends will be able to unlock skins based on Mario and Luigi. Rayman gets a Mario outfit, while Globox can cosplay as Luigi while they jump around the game's colourful environments. The outfits will unlock themselves after…
Mario and Luigi Dream Team Bros Review
Mario and Luigi Dream Team Bros Players: 1 Genre: RPG Platform: 3DS Developer: AlphaDream Shying away from the Paper Mario side, Nintendo have taken us back to the pure RPG side for the Year of Luigi and while we at VGU really enjoyed Paper Mario Sticker Star, we also all agreed…
Sonic Lost World is Trying to Entice Mario Fans
In an interview with Official Nintendo Magazine the head of Sonic Team ,Takashu Iizuka, revealed that they are trying to win back the platforming fans with Sonic Lost World, particularly Mario fans: “Sonic started out as a platform title but, as we got to the more recent ones, it changed…
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros Launches This Friday.
The fourth instalment in the Mario & Luigi Action-RPG series, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros has a completely original story. Sing it with me folks, Princess Peach has been kidnapped, but NOT by Bowser this time but rather by the evil bat king Antasma and taken into a Dream…
Nintendo Reveals Some Shocking Facts: 90% of New Gamers Are Unable to Complete Level 1-1 in Original Super Mario Bros [Confirmed FAKE]
According to various sources, during Nintendo's recent shareholder meeting, Nintendo's president/CEO Satoru Iwata revealed some shocking facts in response to a stockholders question. This question basically implied that games seemed to be getting easier and that this may be contributing to the Wii U's sales. Iwata agreed and claimed that…
Can Mario Still Do It For Nintendo?
Tuesday was Nintendo’s day to show the world exactly what they’ve got. With no next generation console to reveal to the world, what Nintendo had to offer was their selection of games, both first and third party. It’s no secret that the Wii U isn’t exactly doing too great right…
New Super Mario Bros 2 Review
Mario is back and this time it’s all about the cash! No, Nintendo haven’t sold out, it’s just the latest Mario platformer for the 3DS, New Super Mario Bros 2! The game is a direct sequel to New Super Mario Bros (for the DS) and like that game re-introduces some…