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…
If you couldn’t make it to any of Nintendo’s event stops for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and just can’t wait another month to give the game a go, we’ve got some great news! Best Buy has confirmed over Twitter that in-store Switch kiosks will soon be updated to feature Smash…
Welcome back to Season 2 of the Character Column, where we run down all manner of royal, ruffian, and rough-around-the-edges rube in a weekly analysis of various characters. Last time we kicked the season off with a look at one of my favorite villains, the horrifyingly complex Porky Minch. The…
It’s time to get cozy with some new pocket monster merch, as the Pokémon Center is decking its halls with Eevee plushes that are simply perfect for the season. They might not be holiday themed, but their snuggliness will definitely give you the warmth you need in all this cold…
Dragon Quest isn’t just a series of Japanese RPGs – the series has had plenty of spin-offs over the years, too, with the Dragon Quest Monsters subseries being one of the most popular. The first game was released for the Game Boy Color back in 1998, likely greenlit in the…
Do you remember Tamagotchi? Well, sorry to break it to you, but the virtual pet you stuffed under the bed a few decades ago has likely passed away by now, but no fear! This latest rumor suggests we could be getting a Pokémon-themed follow-up… Serebii.net is reporting that Japanese image…
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth may catch eyes initially thanks to its massive cast of characters from across Persona’s 3, 4, and 5, but one of the most entertaining aspects is the labyrinths themselves. This time around, they’re based on the world of cinema, and we’ve already seen superhero and…
Spring Man stood out as one of the most likely newcomers to Smash, mostly for being the marquee man of an all new fighting IP from Nintendo. Granted it doesn’t have the massive popularity of Splatoon, but ARMS is a notable Switch title nonetheless. Yet here we are, with the…
I’m still pleased and surprised that Nintendo’s most successful, in house mobile effort has been Fire Emblem Heroes. Gathering up Orbs, summoning new heroes, and testing yourself with a lite version of the company’s premier strategy RPG series has been draining my phone’s battery for nearly two years now, and…
‘Tis the season — for pumpkin spice, autumn colors, and grocery store decorations that conveniently forget the existence of Thanksgiving. And given the far-off sound of carol bells that portends the crushing wave of consumerism upon the holiday spirit, it’s important to figure out what you want Santa Claus (or…
For those of you gearing up for another Pokémon GO Community Day this weekend, it might be a good idea to go into it with plans to evolve at least one Cyndaquil all the way up to a Typhlosion! Like other Community Days, Cyndaquil’s final evolution is getting an exclusive…
Ever since its full E3 2018 reveal, Nintendo has been supplying daily updates to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate website. Fighter spotlights, Assist Trophies, Pokémon, new music, and more are all being shown off to get you ready for the biggest crossover around! Let’s have a look at what Nintendo…
Calling all Shiny Pokémon hunters! If you’re still playing Pokémon GO (and let’s be real, you should be), it’s your time to shine once again. As many of you may know, Niantic, the developers of Pokémon GO, have another game that originally put them on the map, called Ingress. Today,…
