When you think of action roguelikes, Supergiant Games’ smash hit Hades likely comes to mind. Its blend of Diablo-esque isometric overhead perspective with God of War’s mythological combat and Greek god background made for a divine combo. It continues to chart in the Switch eShop’s top 20 most downloaded games….
Throughout the NES generation and up to even the PS3, Konami used to hide a cheat code in almost all of its games that was colloquially dubbed the “Konami Code.” The most famous example is the 30-lives cheat in the NES version of Contra, a code almost everyone has used…
In a hilarious turn of events, Apple has removed an iPhone GBA emulator from the App Store because the software was, itself, pirated. The app in question, iGBA, was a clone of the open-source GBA4iOS app, just with ads slapped onto the code. In a message to MacRumors, Apple confirmed…
While it’s been confirmed that sponsored locations will be coming to Pokémon GO, information regarding what locations might be making this brilliant business move has been slim. However, earlier this week, some Reddit users discovered lines of code within the mobile app that suggested that Niantic and McDonald’s, one of…
Today, July 15th, 2016, is the 33rd birthday of perhaps the most important Nintendo system of all – the Famicom. The system that would eventually become known as the NES over in the west and effectively save the home console industry after the infamous crash of the early ’80s, the…
The past few months have been filled with call backs to the original generation of Pokémon, from the 3DS Virtual Console releases to the Kanto-filled Pokédex of Pokémon GO. That trend is showing no signs of slowing down, either, as it has now been confirmed that the original series of…
It’s raining cats (minus the dogs) in the Arcade today! Joining our Felyne friends from yesterday’s torrential downpour of Monster Hunter goodies are a quadruple set of repeat pixel cat and bird badges. They’re only available for a limited time though, so be sure to nab them before they’re tossed…
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Pokémon GO’s reception has been overwhelmingly positive in various regions in less than one week after its release, and the rollout continues to spread to more areas of the world. With the successful app finally taking off in Germany just two days ago and the U.K. yesterday, it will no…
Today saw the surprise announcement of a brand new Nintendo system (of sorts); the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition. A miniaturised version of the home console that made Nintendo what it is today, the plug and play device seems like a deliberate nostalgic love-letter for fans and collectors alike….
T-Mobile is getting into the Pokémon GO spirit by offering a bundle of perks to Pokémon GO players. Starting on July 19th, T-Mobile customers will receive free unlimited data for Pokémon GO, free Lyft rides to PokéStops and Gyms, and free Wendy’s Frostys. Check out the full press release below…
Welcome back to the Smash Seminar! In this series I’ll be introducing readers to the world of competitive Smash through articles about its history, characters, players and more, in hopes of getting more people involved in the competitive scene. Whether you wish to be a casual observer or a future…
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
Help me determine the custom moveset to make this Custom Viridi amiibo Card best represent the spirit of the character! Let’s Unlock Mii V Mii – Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/MiiTJ Support my content on Patreon, and to show my thanks I’ll send you a Custom Mii Fighter amiibo Card like the…
The second wave of Monster Hunter Generations badges is here! Decorate your home screen with Felynes, monsters, items and much more! If monster wranglin’ ain’t your thing, there are plenty of pixel insect badges to go around, as well! Check out what’s new below. Free play? Yes! Practice catcher: It’s…
