When looking at the Super Mario franchise from a modern lens, one of the most distinct aspects is the parallel existence of both traditional 2D entries alongside the more open 3D iterations. This side-by-side formula didn’t always exist, though; the jump to 3D would need a bit over a decade…
Any Sonic the Hedgehog film that included Shadow and didn’t have Crush 40’s “Live and Learn” would have been a monumental misfire. While that’s not the key to the film’s massive success this weekend (it managed to topple Mufasa: The Lion King with ease), even director Jeff Fowler understands how…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Speed up and stop on by Sega news channels this Friday: Sonic Central is back to celebrate Sonic’s birthday, bringing with it a sneak peek at what everybody’s favorite hedgehog has going on for the remainder of the year. Surprise! Sonic Central returns this Friday on Sonic's birthday! pic.twitter.com/XBlveJjHWB…
Pikmin 4 is only about a month away, and today’s Nintendo Direct finally dove deep (literally) into what the game has to offer. As a customized pilot who crash lands on the planet of a mysterious planet, you’ll rely both on trusty plantlike Pikmin you pluck from the ground as…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
After a long, long while of traipsing through the 2D Mushroom Kingdom in “New” clothing, Mario and buds are back in a brand-new sidescrolling extravaganza: Super Mario Bros. Wonder was the bombshell announcement of this Direct, bring Mario and friends back to classic platforming in a more surreal and cartoony…
The WarioWare series has been all over the place in the best of ways. Now a new entry is on the way to Switch, but it’s looking quite a bit different when compared to 2021’s Get it Together!. More than anything, this is looking like a little Wii game known…
Update: According to a Nintendo press release, a physical edition of Pikmin 1 and 2 will be releasing on September 22nd. On the tail end of Pikmin 4 info, something else for sapient plant-life fans was shared. Both the original Pikmin and Pikmin 2 are releasing on the eShop later…
The rumors were true! Two brand-new amiibo, Princess Zelda and Ganondorf, are coming this holiday season. Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo confirmed! OH BABY! pic.twitter.com/s4tkQksR00 — Amiibo News (@AmiiboNews) June 21, 2023 Not only are these amiibo amazing, but they look like some of the most detailed figures released…
Announced on the tail end of Super Mario RPG and a brand new Princess Peach game, Luigi’s also shivering into the spotlight once again! Confirmed for release next year, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon will be back on Switch in a remastered form. A visually enhanced version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark…
Though she’ll be a core member of your party in the just announced Super Mario RPG remake, that’s not all Princess Peach is up to. Announced in this morning’s Nintendo Direct, an all-new game focused on Peach is also on the way. Princess Peach is poised to take the…
After persistent rumors and more “Geno for Smash” requests than anyone could count, Nintendo and Square Enix have finally delivered. Today’s Nintendo Direct unveiled a trailer for a full (gorgeous) remake of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars! Called just Super Mario RPG this time, players…
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Sonic fans have already taken a liking to the game’s new conflicted antagonist Sage, so it’s a bit of a surprise she hasn’t gotten much in the way of merchandise yet. Thankfully that’ll soon be changing thanks to the fan-pleasers over at GEE. The company has made plushes of a…
