One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
At the recent Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2019” event, Sega announced that a new entry in the vocaloid’s main rhythm series would be coming to Switch. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix will release in Japan on February 13th, and will release in the West sometime next year. The game…
A new teaser’s dropped for upcoming and still-surprising Switch spinoff, Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. While no gameplay was featured, the trailer lets us know that the Phantom Thieves are leaving Tokyo and traveling all throughout Japan. Various cities were given the Persona 5 map icon treatment…
Today’s the day, action fans! Astral Chain is here and ready to recruit you for its patented PlatinumGames style. To help celebrate the launch, a special illustration has been produced by none other than Bayonetta character designer Mari Shimazaki. The Umbra Witch is back, but with those titular links involved…
After years of waiting for Castle Crashers to debut on a Nintendo system, fans can finally take comfort in knowing that the fan favorite will be landing on the Switch very, very soon. Previously only given a release date for “this summer,” game developer The Behemoth has announced that their…
I see plenty of strong concepts and ideas when it comes to games. It comes with the territory. Sometimes though, you know you’re looking at something special. You’re just in it, and delighted, and ready to get your hands on everything it has to offer. There’s but one sound that…
Alongside Kicks’ City Slickin’ garden festivities comes a brand new seasonal event in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. It will have you collecting autumn offerings from a variety of events held over the next few weeks, including the City Slickin’ with Kicks garden event, the Truffle Scavenger Hunt, and a dance…
While the release date was slated for today, Pokémon Masters launched late yesterday to the delight of those looking forward to Nintendo’s newest mobile adventure. If you haven’t yet taken the chance to dive into Pasio’s world of sync pairs and familiar Pokémon, you can get a better feel for…
It’s been about a year and a half since Kirby Star Allies released, and while the various free updates are done, that doesn’t mean we can’t still be excited about Nintendo’s premier puffball. In fact, this celestial celebrity’s getting some additional attention for the next couple weeks via digital signs…
Our very favorite skunk, Kicks, has made his way to our camps in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp today, introducing a brand new garden event to all of us. He needs us to catch all the cityflitters that are gathering on the orange and yellow marigolds during the first half. Capture…
It’s time to wake up! Build-A-Bear’s Pokémon collection is continuing to grow thanks to the workshop’s ties with Nintendo — and it doesn’t look like that steady stream of releases is stopping anytime soon. Just announced today, Gen I’s famously huge and snuggly ‘mon, Snorlax, has arrived at the plush-building…
The vibrant and stylish action RPG Dusk Diver was confirmed for an October launch in Japan back in July, but now pQube has confirmed it’ll be launching in the West not long after. Set in the neon-soaked streets of Taipei, you play as Yang Yumo, a girl whose spiritual powers…
DeNA and Nintendo’s latest collaborative mobile game, Pokémon Masters, has officially launched for iOS and Android devices. The game takes players to the Pasio region, teaming up with trainers from across the Pokémon franchise’s history and taking part in three-on-three battles on a journey to become the Pokémon Masters League…
