There are more rumors surrounding the Switch 2 than any other console I can remember in recent memory. People are dying to know what Nintendo has planned for the successor to its most successful gaming device ever. In the first few weeks of 2025, we’ve heard so many claims about…
We kicked 2025 off with some sad news for fans of one of Nintendo’s biggest nostalgic properties. According to a ResetEra post by Kinda Funny Games present Imran Khan, the developers over at Next Level Games had reportedly put the Punch-Out series on ice. While the true reason seems to…
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…
Put down that cheeseburger and cue the training montage: World Sports Competition goes for the gold on Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released in Japan for the PC Engine back in 1992, WSC is a sports game featuring 18 different Summer Olympic events within track and field, archery, rowing,…
There are only about two weeks until Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia releases in Japan, which means it’s just about time for the advertising blitz to begin. The game’s official Japanese website has updated with lots of new information about characters and mechanics, along with three new commercials for…
If you’ve been looking for an old school, arcade-style basketball game to play on your spiffy new Nintendo system, the wait is over: developer Saber Interactive is bringing NBA Playgrounds to the Switch soon. Officially licensed by the NBA, Playgrounds features every NBA team and offers you the chance to…
Get those twitchy trigger fingers ready, shooter fans: Super Star Soldier sets course for Wii U Virtual Consoles tomorrow! Originally released in Japan for the PC Engine way back in 1990, Super Star Soldier is a vertical-scrolling shmup and sequel to the NES classic by the same name. While not…
It looks like Disney is hopping on the Switch train with a new game to celebrate the release of the next installment in the Cars franchise. Cars 3: Driven to Win has officially been announced for both the Switch and the Wii U, and has been set for a June…
Of all the Switch’s notable and praise-worthy features, one of our favorites is its portability. In fact, the very idea that we have the option to physically pick up the home console and continue playing whatever game we want on the go has led us to believe that it’s a…
Out of the blue three mystery amiibo (1, 2, 3)have appeared on Best Buy’s website. They all come without images or names, just SKU numbers. On the other hand, they’re described as “Nintendo Switch amiibo” and the only compatible series listed is “Zelda”. While it’s true every amiibo technically works…
Splatoon 2’s cast is slowly but surely stealing the hearts of fans, with an enigmatic second judge cat being one of the most endearing newcomers. Appearing in the sequel alongside the veteran lazy Judd, we’ve only caught glimpses of them in the trailers and during the testfire event. Now the…
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Just this weekend I was telling my sister-in-law that Breath of the Wild is a game where you can ask yourself any question starting with the words “Do you think I can… ?” And the answer will be yes 90% of the time. Now, there’s always that other 10% where…
Nintendo Japan has released three brand new gameplay trailers for the upcoming Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. Each trailer focuses on something a little different, with one giving us a look at the story, another focusing on gameplay, and the last trailer providing us with a bit of both….
Even more information about the upcoming Mega Man animated series has been released just one day after the news of the show’s delay and its move from Disney XD to Cartoon Network. The series is being developed by by DHX Media with Ben 10 creators Man of Action Entertainment writing…
