2024 has come and gone and with it, a slew of incredible games. Everything from RPGs, platformers and shooters to fighting, puzzle and simulation games, there was something for everyone. However, before we talk about the good, we do have to acknowledge the unfortunate, which are the continuing layoffs in…
2025 has been full of nonstop rumors and leaks for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch successor, and this week has been no different. According to NateDrake, Microsoft is getting ready to upgrade existing Xbox titles and port over a slew of new games! Grounded, Pentiment, and the two Ori games are already…
Now, before we get started, keep in mind this is NOT an official announcement from Nintendo and should be treated as a rumor for the time being. With that said, strap in, folks! According to industry insider Nate Drake, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be formally announced by…
It might be hard to believe, but we’re just ten days away from the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Nintendo Switch. While the recent game-specific Direct no doubt helped any hardcore gamers still on the fence, Nintendo is trying to advertise the game to more casual consumers through…
It should come as no surprise that Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’s release date of 11/22 has been broken. This is the second time the app’s stated release window has been ignored, the first being when the app debuted on Australia’s iTunes/App Store and Google Play store within 12 hours of…
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A special breaking announcement is less than 12 hours away, according to the Splatoon Twitter account. Promising an investigative report from the Squid Research Lab on November 21st at 6 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. ET, a one and a half minute video will go live. イカ研究所の調査員から、突如連絡が届いた。本日11月21日（火）23：00から、今後のアップデートに関する1分半程度の映像が公開されるらしい。要チェックだ！ pic.twitter.com/Vvu9ADVoys —…
After a successful journey through the United States Kingdom to launch Super Mario Odyssey, Mario and Cappy are now taking a break. Relaxing between the Mushroom Kingdom and Nintendo of America Kingdom, they’ve decided to go through some fan mail. In a new video series, Mario is inviting you to…
Are you ready for your life to change this Wednesday when Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp comes to mobile? If you hesitated for even a moment while pondering that question, we can’t be friends. But if your answer was “YES!!!” (with all three exclamation marks in tow), have a seat and…
Kirby continues to slowly take over Japan, with his anniversary year celebrations seemingly never ending. The latest in the mile-long list of adorable goods, events and more is a pair of sweet treats available in Lawson convenience stores all over the country. These takes on wagashi, a type of confection…
Riding off the success and highly praised cuteness of the “Eevee and Colorful Friends” collection and other adorable Pokémon Center Eevee merchandise, November 21st is the starting date for Project Eevee, which offers a slew of equally cute (if not more cute) items. The main part of this new promotion…
Attention all trainers! I hope you’ve been stocking up on Poké Balls, because the wonderful people of the Pokémon GO team are launching a worldwide event known as the Global Catch Challenge! This Global Catch Challenge is going to take place over the course of 7 days, with the goal…
Announcing and hyping up what Sega is saying to be the best game in the series, Valkyria Chronicles now has a “4” next to its name. Simply dubbed “Valkyria Chronicles 4” with a coming soon release of 2018, the watercolor styled game taking place in a land and time based…
Pokémon Trainers across the globe now have access to their full collection of Pokémon thanks to the latest updates to Pokémon Bank and Pokémon Transporter. The 1.4 update for Pokémon Bank brings compatibility with Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, allowing Trainers to bring any of their Pokémon they’d like along…
Get those campers ready, campers! While the weather is getting steadily colder out here in the real world, there’s never been a more perfect time to go camping with your animal friends. Nintendo of America has just announced that Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will finally be hitting smart devices worldwide…
