Author: Rod Lloyd

The next generation of Nintendo is almost here! The Nintendo Switch 2 hits store shelves in just three weeks, bringing with it a shiny set of new game titles. The Switch 2 Direct last month unveiled much of the system’s launch line-up, which will include a balanced assortment of new titles, ports, and enhanced re-releases. For many, the slate of games looks promising, but does it truly earn a passing grade? Nintendo’s first-party offerings will be somewhat light on launch…

What’s going on, Zelda fans? Are you ready for another edition of the Zelda Dungeon Caption Contest? As announced last week, we’ve set out to feature the batch of screenshots Nintendo has shared from the upcoming Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. We gave the spotlight to a couple of the game’s heroes last week, so it only seems fair that we focus on the big bad this week. That’s right; we’re giving the close-up to the one and only Ganondorf. Rod LloydRod…

Happy Monday, everyone! The Zelda Dungeon Caption Contest is finally back, and it needs your best and funniest quips! Between the hectic news schedule surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 and some personal travel plans, I’ve had to unfortunately put the contest on the back burner for the past several weeks. And it’s been killing me, as I’ve been sitting on a pile of screenshots coming out of last month’s Nintendo Direct. But today we can begin to set things right!…

During the March 27th Nintendo Direct, Shigeru Miyamoto introduced the Nintendo Today! mobile app. Promising a daily stream of content for app users, Nintendo Today! launched with a news feed highlighting recent announcements, an animated calendar featuring upcoming events, and a series of curated game posts spotlighting users’ individual interests. “Whether it’s news about the Nintendo Switch 2 system and video games, info about your favorite characters, or videos and comic strips — you’ll get personalized fun every day,” Nintendo proclaimed….

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) hit store shelves in North America on August 23rd, 1991, bringing with it an exciting set of new titles like F-Zero, Pilotwings, and Super Mario World. To promote the console within this new market, Nintendo of America aired the now-iconic “Now You’re Playing With Power” television commercial, which featured a group of teenagers marveling at the SNES’ slate of launch titles (including a pre-release version of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the…

Update: The Switch 2 “How to Buy” page on Nintendo’s official website has been updated to warn customers who have registered interest in purchasing the new system through the My Nintendo Store that “delivery by June 5 is not guaranteed.” The full update reads: Thank you to those of you who have already registered your interest in purchasing from My Nintendo Store. We’re thrilled by the enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch 2! Due to the very high demand, we will be working…

The Legend of Zelda has its fair share of strong characters. Thanks in part to sharp dialogue, believable motivations, and satisfying arcs, the likes of Midna from Twilight Princess, Groose from Skyward Sword, Tatl from Majora’s Mask, and Linebeck from Phantom Hourglass represent the larger abundance of effective characterization found throughout the Zelda series, as each game hosts its own significant cast of relatable and endearing personalities. However, for all that Zelda accomplishes in terms of characterization, development of its…

Update: In a statement to news outlet MobileSyrup, Nintendo of Canada confirmed that “pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will not start on April 9, 2025 in order to align with the timing of pre-orders to be determined in the US.” Echoing Nintendo of America’s statement from last week, the company promised “updated information at a later date” and confirmed that the system’s “launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.” Jonathan Ore of the CBC had previously reported that…

How goes it, Zelda fans? How about we kick off a special Minish Cap-inspired Caption Contest? As announced yesterday, in honor of the game’s 20th birthday, Zelda Dungeon will be celebrating Minish Cap Week for the next seven days. Despite the fact that so many of you apparently think the game is overrated, we’ve got plenty of Minish Cap‘s editorials, Daily Debates, and live streams lined up this week. We hope you can all find at least something to enjoy!…

One of the Nintendo Switch’s biggest and most persistent flaws has been the phenomenon known as “Joy-Con Drift,” where a Joy-Con controller’s analog stick registers incorrect or unintended inputs to the console, even if it isn’t physically moved. The issue has been so pervasive that Nintendo updated its repair policies in 2019, offering to fix faulty Joy-Con for free, all while facing multiple class-action lawsuits and consumer inquiries. With Nintendo finally lifting the veil on the Switch 2 last week,…