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…
Back in February, Skybound Games announced that it’d be bringing several classic Dungeons & Dragons-based RPGs to the Nintendo Switch and other home consoles. Now, we have our first look at how the games will run. We also have some details from Skybound regarding the three physical releases…
Previously we saw Splatoon 2 get a set of Octo Expansion Mem Cakes via gacha machines. With how many there are in the game, it was clear we’d see more down the line, and now’s the time to look back fondly and think of which you want most of all….
BitSummit is currently underway in Tokyo, with plenty of developers and publishers big and small showcasing the latest swath of indie games to the Japanese public. To coincide with it, Nintendo has held its latest Indie World presentation in the region, and among the games showcased is Cadence of Hyrule….
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe’s new transformation, Peachette, was datamined as a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit quite some time ago, but she’s finally making her debut as part of this weekend’s Spirit Board event. Titled Super Smash Sisters, it focuses on heroines, from Roll Caskett to Paula. …
It’s been a while since we saw a full Paper Mario RPG, but that’s where the indie developers at Moonsprout Games are stepping in. The adventurous RPG Bug Fables has been in the works for a PC release for some time now, but now in partnership with publisher Dangen Entertainment,…
The next Story of Seasons game is set in the universe of the long-running Doraemon franchise, and it’s set to launch in Japan on June 13th. In the run-up, Bandai Namco has released another Japanese trailer, this time focusing on the story and characters. Doraemon: Story of Seasons…
The rumors were true! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update 3.1.0 is now live. The update brings support for Labo VR and additional amiibo functionality, including online play! Patch Notes: Version 3.1.0 Offline You can use the Toy-Con VR Goggles to enjoy Smash in VR mode via the Games & More…
If you haven’t in a minute and are looking for a reason to pick Pokémon GO back up, the beginning of June might just be the perfect time to do it. (If you’ve been playing regularly, just keep doing what you’re doing.) Why? Because Niantic has just announced that Adventure…
It’s been a seemingly endless road to the release of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, yet here we are nearly at the dawn of a new chapter of Metroidvanias. Though the game is led by Miriam, it’ll be receiving a second playable character after launch. Those who’ve played the excellent…
Devolver Digital, those purveyors of fine indies and over-the-top E3 press conferences, are turning ten years old. To celebrate that dedication to smaller, unique, artistic games, they’re holding a weeklong eShop sale that discounts nearly everything they’ve released on Nintendo Switch. That includes the newly released Gato Roboto, and verified…
We’ve all been there — planning one of the most special and important days of your life, and not having an aesthetic that matches you and your spouse-to-be’s interests. Well, fret no longer, because The Pokémon Company, in part of an increasing bid to have influence on every aspect of…
After Mewtwo’s central role in Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing more merchandise appear with the Psychic-type in the spotlight. The Pokémon Center’s delivering a few new products sporting the Legendary with a “splashy silhouette” in a graffiti-style print showing off the lab-created ‘mon. The striking purple…
