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Nintendo finally adds the first Wario Land to Switch Online, with almost every other game in the series already…Nintendo has added Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 to the Nintendo Switch Online service, three years after the Game Boy library's introduction. This release brings the majority of the Wario Land series to the platform, with only a few titles remaining absent. The article also touches on Nintendo's peculiar release schedules for its classic game lineups and the series' representation in other Nintendo titles.
Rhythm Heaven Groove review: "I didn't expect this music game to have some of my favorite RPG combat of the year"Rhythm Heaven Groove offers a charming collection of rhythm-based mini-games with smart design, reminiscent of WarioWare. A standout feature is the surprise RPG mode, Beatspell, which adds unexpected depth with timed spellcasting and combat. While the core gameplay refines the series' formula without significant evolution, the inclusion of Beatspell and satisfying Remix stages make it a content-rich experience on the Nintendo Switch.- Nintendo’s Wackiest New Game Feels Like The Devs Getting Away With SomethingRhythm Heaven Groove offers a unique rhythm game experience with gameplay mechanics reminiscent of WarioWare, featuring quirky minigames and a strong emphasis on timing. While generally enjoyable, some players may encounter issues with inconsistent D-pad command mapping and potential TV lag, though the game includes calibration options. The title also provides a robust multiplayer mode with various competitive and cooperative games.
Rhythm Paradise Groove hands-on preview - don’t stop the minigame musicA hands-on preview of Rhythm Paradise Groove for the Nintendo Switch reveals a return to the series' demanding rhythm-based minigames, focusing on timing and memorization rather than randomness. The game features 80 solo minigames and promises over 30 multiplayer modes, aiming to be the series' biggest entry yet and an accessible party game.
Rumor: Nintendo has a new Wario game on the wayA rumor suggests that Nintendo is developing a new Wario game, though details are scarce and it's unconfirmed if it will be a WarioWare or Wario Land title. The speculation stems from a source with a recent track record of accurate leaks regarding games like Rayman Legends and Spyro: A Realm Beyond. The source also hinted at a new 3D Mario game in development for several years.
Nintendo Drops WarioWare-Style Pictonico! Where You Turn Photos into MinigamesNintendo has released Pictonico!, a new mobile game developed with Intelligent Systems, on the Google Play Store. The game allows players to turn photos from their gallery into unique minigames, drawing comparisons to Nintendo's WarioWare series. Pictonico! is free-to-start with optional in-app purchases for additional minigame volumes.- Nintendo's Pictonico! is a chaotic and unexpectedly good timeNintendo's Pictonico! offers a chaotic and surprisingly enjoyable party game experience, drawing comparisons to the WarioWare series. The game allows players and their loved ones to become the characters within the game.
Review: Pictonico! (Mobile) - WarioWare In All But Name, Just On Your PhonePictonico! is a mobile game that closely emulates the WarioWare series' microgame format, utilizing phone cameras to incorporate personal photos into gameplay. While the initial download is free, players must purchase Volume Packs to access the full game, which offers a streamlined yet authentic WarioWare experience well-suited for touchscreens.
Nintendo is not ditching mobile after all as it announces PictonicoNintendo has announced Pictonico, a new mobile game developed by Intelligent Systems that utilizes phone photos for its minigames. Despite previous reports of Nintendo losing interest in mobile, this WarioWare-esque title, launching May 30, suggests continued experimentation in the sector. The game will be free-to-start with purchasable content volumes.
Nintendo has just announced Wario Ware-like game Pictonico! for mobile phones, and it looks absolutely bonkersNintendo has announced Pictonico!, a new mobile game developed with Intelligent Systems that is heavily inspired by Wario Ware. The free-to-start title will feature photo-based minigames and will be released on iOS and Android on May 28th, with additional game volumes available for purchase. Separately, reports indicate Sony is ending its practice of releasing PlayStation single-player narrative games on PC, with titles like Marvel's Wolverine expected to remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5.
Nintendo Preparing WarioWare-like Pictonico Mobile GameNintendo and Intelligent Systems have announced Pictonico, a new free-to-start mobile game for Android and iOS set to release on May 28, 2026. The game features WarioWare-style minigames that utilize photos from a player's device or taken in real-time. A demo will be available, and the app will not collect user photos.
Best 3DS Games Of All TimeThis article ranks the top 20 games released for the Nintendo 3DS, highlighting titles that utilized the console's unique features like its dual screens and glasses-free 3D. The list includes exclusives such as Pokemon X and Y, Persona Q2, and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, alongside acclaimed remasters like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora's Mask 3D. The Nintendo 3DS, a successor to the DS, sold over 75 million units and offered backward compatibility with its predecessor.
Rhythm Heaven Groove Release Date Cued In for JulyNintendo has announced that Rhythm Heaven Groove will be released on July 2nd exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. This latest installment in the rhythm game series features a collection of musical minigames with no overarching story. The game will be playable on the upcoming Switch 2 console.- GAME’s death signals video game retail’s end, and bids farewell to one of the happiest times of my lifeThe closure of the final three GAME stores in the UK marks the effective end of physical video game retail in the country. The author reflects on their time working at a Gamestation store in the mid-2000s, highlighting the community and camaraderie that has been lost with the shift to digital sales and online gaming.
- WarioWare director Goro Abe leaves Nintendo after 25+ yearsGoro Abe, director of the WarioWare series, has left Nintendo after more than 25 years with the company. He has accepted a professorial position at Osaka Electro-Communication University.
WarioWare director Goro Abe leaves Nintendo after 25+ yearsGoro Abe, director of the WarioWare series, has left Nintendo after over 25 years with the company. Separately, Electronic Arts has laid off an unknown number of employees across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios.- WarioWare series director Goro Abe has left Nintendo after 26 years at the companyGoro Abe, director of the WarioWare series, has departed Nintendo after a 26-year tenure. Abe was involved in titles such as Wario Land 4 and most recently directed WarioWare: Move It!.
WarioWare director Goro Abe leaves Nintendo after 25+ yearsGoro Abe, director of Nintendo's WarioWare series, has departed the company after nearly 30 years to become a professor at Osaka Electro-Communication University. He will teach in the newly established Game and Social Design department, focusing on game-related research and development. His last directorial project was WarioWare: Move It! in 2023.- Business and FinanceGoro Abe, creator of the WarioWare series, has retired from Nintendo after 26 years. He will transition to a professorship at Osaka Electro-Communication University.
Veteran 'WarioWare' Director Goro Abe Has Left NintendoGoro Abe, the director behind every WarioWare title, has left Nintendo to become a professor at Osaka Electro-Communication University. His departure follows that of other key Nintendo figures, Hideki Konno and Kensuke Tanabe. Abe will focus on game research and production in his new role.