Despite the success Nintendo has been having with the Switch 2, there are a ton of avenues where it seems to be backsliding into corporate overreach this generation. One such is a line in its EULA that gives Nintendo the freedom to brick your Switch 2 console if the company…
Can you believe that the N64 classic Perfect Dark is 25 years old? It actually turned that on May 22, 2025, but now is as good a time as any to remember the impact it had for not only Nintendo, but its developer Rare. The game shifted Nintendo’s image from…
In its quest to become the worst company in America, Microsoft has announced a new round of layoffs for the company today. In a memo sent out to the press as if it’s a time to celebrate, Microsoft revealed it will be laying off around 9,100 employees with the majority…
The vast and gorgeous world of the Pokémon Trading Card Game is looking to brighten up the battle scene soon! A new expansion, Sword & Shield—Vivid Voltage, will be bringing more Pokémon in V, VMAX, and Gigantamax forms, as well as introducing the brand new “Amazing Pokémon” classification. Here are…
Back when Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! launched on Nintendo Switch I had a lot of fun with it, but something was definitely missing from the equation. Having played a lot of Taiko in arcades, it’s just not the same without the drum itself. Thankfully, Bandai Namco knows what’s…
Every year a new batch of goods and merchandise comes to Pokémon Centers, full of fun and frights and fancy costumes. For this year’s, the threads are taking inspiration from the newest corner of the World of Pokémon, putting Pokemon new and old alike in costumes themed to the Galar…
Nintendo has entered another partnership Lunchables, once again offering U.S.-based buyers of the snack-based brand to participate in a competition. This time, 750 Nintendo Switch consoles are up for grabs! From September 1st until December 31st, Lunchables packaging will feature characters and artwork from various Nintendo games, including Animal Crossing:…
Some games work their way into your memory and others into your reflexes, but EarthBound has a habit of sticking with your heart. Could be its odd fascination with Americana or the superb localization, or all the little moments along the way that build up to a cosmic-nightmare finale. Whatever…
Netflix’s genre-focused Twitter account, NX, announced a new live-action television series based on Resident Evil today. According to the tweets, the series will be eight 1-hour episodes. The announcement contained an image of a script of the first episode, titled “Welcome to New Raccoon City”. The text says “When the…
It’s a good day to be a Kingdom Hearts fan! Earlier, we reported on a new trailer and release date reveal for the latest entry in the series, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory — and quickly followed that up with the reveal of the game’s box art and title music….
The latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Sword & Shield — Darkness Ablaze, is now available, and to celebrate Pokémon has revealed some info and inspiration behind the artwork of its latest trading card release. One of the first things you’ll notice about Darkness Ablaze is the inclusion of four new Pokémon:…
To the Poké-fans and collector’s out there, take note — there’s two new sets of Pokémon Scale World figures releasing soon in Japan, each featuring a different Galarian gym leader and one of their iconic fighters. The first set features Bea and Hitmontop, while the second contains Allister, Cursola, and…
An ocelot never lets his prey escape and neither should you let Fangamer’s latest Metal Gear Solid and Perfect Dark merchandise fly right off your radar. The newest lineup of gear from both Konami’s famous tactical espionage operations franchise and Rare’s revolutionary Nintendo 64 first-person shooter brings fan-favorite characters to…
It has been a busy day for Dark Horse Comics! In addition to the announcement of Mike Mignola: The Quarantine Sketchbook, they’ve also given IGN an exclusive preview of next year’s Cuphead graphic novel. Behold Cuphead Vol. 2: Cartoon Chronicles & Calamities and the comic “Mugman in Building Blast Off!”…
Earlier this year, when COVID-19’s arrival in the United States issued the first round of quarantine orders, many found a way to escape the pandemic. Even if it was just for one hour or two (or all day), you may have been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, binge-watching a show…
