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Nintendo has fleetingly dropped some bombshell announcements on its Nintendo Today app, but the most recent drop is a real head-scratcher. The gaming company shared a video on the app simply titled ...

UPDATE: An update from Nintendo has now clarified the nature of this week's two 'Close to You' short films — and, sadly, it doesn't sound like Pikmin 5 is yet on ...

TL;DR: Nintendo surprised fans with "Close to You," an animated short film on its YouTube channel, featuring a baby's first steps and subtle Pikmin references. Though its connection to upcoming games ...

Most of what Nintendo uploads to its Nintendo Today app is fairly predictable; think a screenshot or trailer for an upcoming game or the latest soundtrack being agonisingly drip-fed onto Nintendo ...

Nintendo has released a brand new and mysterious animated short on its YouTube channel, simply called “Close to You.” It is currently unknown if the animated short is meant to tease an upcoming game, ...

The Middle East and the wider Arab region are witnessing unprecedented growth in animation, with several studios producing their first films for children and young adults. Often inspired by local ...

Born with Autism (formerly classified as Asperger syndrome), Tyler B. Searle has been obsessed with storytelling since he was old enough to speak. He gravitated towards fairy tales, mythology, the ...

Animation Is Film Festival is returning for its eighth edition next month and this year is a doozy. Taking place October 17–19 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, with a special “festival ...