The Pokémon Trading Card Game is, once again, going through a bit of a collector’s boom at the moment. In the years since Pokémon card frenzy reached an all-time high in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, hype around new set releases had died down somewhat, meaning it wasn’t all…
In the long history of gaming, the exploration of different genres has been one of the key ways that franchises have evolved. One of the earliest genres to take hold was the beloved RPG format, with turn-based gameplay and a focus on story. With how long this formula has existed,…
I’ve made no secret of my fondness for Bandai Namco’s Tales of series. Like many Nintendo fans of the time, that came courtesy of the Gamecube’s Tales of Symphonia. Its cast of characters, subversive story, and active combat system endeared the franchise to fans in the West for the first…
With just over two weeks to go until we all make the switch (heh) from Wii U to Nintendo’s latest console innovation, every day seems filled with new exciting information and rumors. It may not be the juiciest of leaks, but as of this afternoon GameStop shoppers have a better…
In perhaps the most devastating (and ironic) update in Badge Arcade history, the eon Pokémon Latias soars in without her BFF and inseparable love companion, Latios. Is their relationship okay? Did they break up? Is it your fault for not buying both versions of Ruby and Sapphire back in 2002?…
After a brief hiatus, our series Custom Conquest has returned! Season 2 continues with this new video featuring a custom Toon Link aboard his seafaring vessel, the King of Red Lions. We also complete the Toon Triforce trio with Toon Ganondorf amiibo! See how you can join the…
As if the news about the just-announced Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass (DLC) wasn’t enough, we also got to feast our eyes on some brand new Zelda art this morning. Nintendo’s been sending out a pretty consistent flow of art in a similar style over the past year– Link,…
Ah, Valentine’s Day once again, and that means love is in the air. In the wide worlds of Nintendo there’ve been plenty of examples: be they platonic, friendly, romantic, or so ill defined that we’re still trying to figure exactly what the relationships are. But hey, that’s alright, and we…
Just yesterday, rumors were circulating that production on the NES Classic had ceased. The rumor originated in a post on NeoGAF, stating that Bergsala, Nintendo’s Nordic distributor, had claimed that production of the hot console had stopped, and that retailers were to receive no more units. Today, Tech Radar is…
While the Zelda series is no stranger to DLC thanks to the massive Hyrule Warriors, it has just been announced that an Expansion Pass will be heading to Breath of the Wild, a first for the mainline series. You’ll be able to buy the Expansion Pass from March 3rd for…
While the game was already confirmed to be coming to the platform, Nicalis has now teased the possibility of Indie action-platformer Cave Story being released on Switch, tweeting out a mockup of potential box art with a rather pointed “what if” question: What if #CaveStory had a physical release…
A new piece of art celebrating both Valentine’s Day and the upcoming release of Breath of the Wild came out today, shared via the official Japanese Zelda Twitter account. Happy Valentine's Day ! pic.twitter.com/31RyJ0Zszg — ゼルダの伝説 (@ZeldaOfficialJP) February 14, 2017 Showing off both that game’s Link and Wolf…
Amazon has announced its plans for a animated kids’ series based on the action role-playing franchise Costume Quest. According to the press release published by Amazon, “The show stars four kids facing off against the dark forces lurking in the shadows of their sleepy town of Auburn Pines. To overcome…
Among the American Switch launch lineup I have my eyes on two games in particular: Breath of the Wild and Super Bomberman R. This return to manic multiplayer and explosive competition has me hopeful, with the older games being some of my favorites for party times. The opening cinematic for…
Get those love balls ready as a bundle of cute and cuddly Pokémon crawl through the Arcade today! Don’t forget, Cupid’s arrow strikes the Badge Arcade this week featuring Nintendo inspired treats and candied sweets. Exclusive Ashley and Nikki Valentine sets lead the charge, joined by adorable Monster Hunter Felynes,…
