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…
Miitopia is finally on the Nintendo Switch, and with it comes heaps of amiibo support. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your adventure! How to use amiibo Early on in the game you’ll find a Mii who’s a “Nintendo Fan” and all they want is for…
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD introduces tons of changes and quality-of-life improvements over the original Wii game. Aside from HD graphics and new controls, the refreshed Nintendo Switch adventure also includes amiibo support! Specifically, amiibo support for a figure made specifically for Skyward Sword HD: the Zelda &…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
The Super Mario Bros.’ franchise is bringing another Mario-themed sports title to the Nintendo Switch. Not seen putting on the green since Mario Golf: World Tour on the Nintendo 3DS in 2014, that seven-year gap ends on Friday, June 25th with the release of Mario Golf: Super Rush for the…
The return of Pokémon Snap is here, and anyone familiar with the N64 original has got to be wondering: just how long is New Pokémon Snap? The first game was quite brief, featuring only 63 different Pokémon of the original 151. Now we’re at a franchise total of nearly 900,…
Monster Hunter Rise has begun rolling out Event Quests, a type of quest that may feature familiar monsters but often has unique rewards and circumstances. Though Capcom hasn’t laid out a grand plan for these, there is one main unifying element to Event Quests: they’re only available for a limited…
With Monster Hunter Rise’s first, major content update, Capcom has brought down upon us all the ultimate mark of dedication: Hunter Rank. Previously, playing through Rise’s Gathering Hub story would guide you along to HR7. This involved taking on a number of hunts from a certain set before moving on…
In New Pokémon Snap, there aren’t just Pokémon to photograph and Photodex to complete! The game is filled with a slew of unlockables – profile icons, photo editing tools (filters, frames, and stickers), and Research Titles. These elements will help make your profile stand out in New Pokémon Snap’s online…
After 22 years and few console generations, Pokémon Snap is getting a much loved and wanted sequel. With over 800 Pokémon spread across eight generations, this photo-snapping adventure has plenty of Pokémon to observe and photograph in the wild. Of course, you won’t find a complete Pokédex here. Instead, you’ll…
Weapons and armor are the bread and butter of crafting in Monster Hunter, letting you repurpose the parts of slain foes into powerful equipment. There’s an unsung hero in the mix as well, though, that being Talismans. Once you pass certain points in the game, you’ll have access to the…
Monster Hunter’s bread and butter may be hitting these fantastic beasts until they hit the ground, letting you carve their hide and bones into powerful gear, but there’s another way. Whether it’s part of your current quest or you’re feeling just a bit more humane, you can capture monsters with…
Grab your weapon of choice and get ready to spend hours on hours in Kamura Village! Monster Hunter Rise is officially here, and we’ve had the chance to play through its quests and take on most of what it has to offer at launch. It’s definitely a lengthy journey from…
