Luigi’s Mansion 4 is riding massive pre-launch hype, but the removal of Gooigi co-op – a fan-favorite feature from Luigi’s Mansion 3 – is being glossed over.

Pikmin 4 is a polished, well-reviewed game – but its lack of multiplayer is quietly capping how far the franchise can grow beyond its dedicated fanbase.

Mario Kart World launches without Battle Mode, frustrating longtime fans who see the omission as a step back for the franchise’s local multiplayer identity.

Super Mario Odyssey launched in 2017 and sold 27M copies. Seven years later, Nintendo still hasn’t announced a sequel – and the 3D platformer genre isn’t waiting.

Metroid Prime 4 previews are out and longtime series fans are divided over combat pacing and scanning changes. Here’s what the early coverage actually reveals.

Wario Land’s last mainline entry was in 2008, and Nintendo has shown no signs of reviving it. Here’s why that silence is wearing thin.

Yoshi’s Woolly World has been silent since 2017. With Switch 2 shaping Nintendo’s next era, the franchise’s window for a comeback is narrowing fast.

Fire Emblem has gone quiet since Engage launched in 2023, and strategy loyalists are growing restless with no Switch 2 announcement in sight.