The full history of PlatinumGames and especially the Bayonetta series has been undeniably quite shaky. From Sega’s cancellation of Bayonetta 2 leading to the series being picked up by Nintendo, to the notoriously long silence surrounding Bayonetta 3, there’s been more than a few moments of uncertainty surrounding them. For…
In our modern time of multiplatform gaming and a decrease in console exclusivity, sometimes it’s undeniable that a game from one system would fit better on another. Take Mario Kart 8’s jump from Wii U to Nintendo Switch as a prime example. A great Wii U game with less eyes…
While Nintendo and EA haven’t always had the rosiest of relationships, that hasn’t stopped the two from working together at various points throughout different console generations. EA doesn’t have a lot of games on the current Switch, but EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2…
Jump Festa 2016 is currently well under way in Japan, with Japanese game developers revealing more about their upcoming titles over the three day long event. Capcom is no exception, with the company releasing a new screenshot from the upcoming Ace Attorney 6: That’s right; rookie defense attorney Athena Cykes,…
When the New Nintendo 3DS and its XL model were announced for Japanese release, I knew many people clamoring for the more compact design. Everything about it seemed tailor-made for Nintendo fans: the classic SNES style button colors, fitting right in your pocket to call back Game Boy memories, and…
The long-awaited final presentation for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U has come and gone, leaving many players with mixed feelings. While not entirely disappointed, I was personally left with what I’d best describe as a bittersweet taste in my mouth, especially considering the ultimate selection of…
With the Final Super Smash Bros. video presentation now behind us and having had time to let it all soak in, I still find myself saying one word: Wow. Part of this I’ll attribute to the sense of finality surrounding the half hour, knowing that no matter what was discussed…
Tons of new badges highlighting everyone’s favorite pink puffball are in at the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Pulled from the Game Boy Advance classic Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and the more recent 3DS title Kirby: Triple Deluxe, today’s new arrivals will have Kirby fans occupied for some time. Also brand-new…
UPDATE (12/17): The newest trailer for Final Fantasy Explorers gives us a closer peek at the jobs available in the new title and how multiplayer looks during gameplay. Explorers hits shelves on January 26, 2016. Final Fantasy Explorers, a new multiplayer-focused game, hit 3DS in Japan last December. Today, Square…
So after more than a year of continued support, development for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS is coming to a close. In a presentation last night we were treated by Sakurai to the last few announcements, and they were big! The presentation opened with a treat for…
The highly requested Final Fantasy VII character, Cloud, is now available to download in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS! He comes complete with all the moves and sound effects that fans know and love from the original PlayStation title. One feature that distinguishes Cloud from the other…
The witching hour was upon us all, with Bayonetta clocking in as the final fighter for Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U and 3DS. It was announced that she was the number one most requested, realizable character from a worldwide perspective, allowing Nintendo to bring the stylish, sexy fighter…
Aside from a wealth of character announcements, the final Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS presentation also made time for a few amiibo announcements. After previously being leaked by amiibo displays across the country, we were finally given release dates for the penultimate batch of amiibo. Roy and Ryu, as…
A last round of downloadable Mii Fighter costumes was announced during today’s final Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U presentation. Along with the Geno and Chocobo Hat costumes that were previously discovered by data miners, Bionic Armor, Takumaru, Ashley, Gil, Tails and Knuckles costumes were also revealed….
As the final Smash Bros. presentation begins, we’re greeted with the signature intro of another character trailer. We’re shown the distinctive art style of Fire Emblem, and immediately we’re to assume this is from Fire Emblem Fates. If you guessed this, you were right! While the game isn’t out in…
