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…
The trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Future Redeemed DLC suddenly dropped yesterday, shocking Xenoblade fans with just about every iota of visual information to process possible. Fortunately, the official Xenoblade Twitter is here to post details on the new prequel and its characters, with some translations by the unofficial @XenobladeEN…
The Final Fantasy franchise holds a special place in the hearts of gamers worldwide. What began as a passion project by a dedicated team of developers at SquareSoft in Japan has grown into a billion dollar franchise with 16 numbered entries and a plethora of spinoffs, ranging from kart racing…
Nintendo’s back to spotlight even more smaller titles over the course of a 20 minute Indie World presentation! You’ll be able to catch it live below starting at 9 a.m. PT today, April 19th. We’ll be sure to bring you the biggest news as it comes in!
When Lego Dimensions first showed off how well the world of Sonic the Hedgehog translated to the brick building toys, fans were clamoring for physical sets to be released. These prayers were somewhat answered with a Lego Ideas set a few years ago, but now it’s expanding much, much further….
Out of the blue Nintendo has dropped another update for Nintendo Switch Online’s Sega Genesis app, adding four more games to the service. Perhaps the biggest release this go-around is Pulseman, the Japan-only action platformer from Game Freak, before they struck it big with Pokémon. A few references to the…
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass is approaching its climax, featuring a new and original story scenario. Previously teased, we now have a full trailer of the DLC story, and a rapidly approaching release date. While the prospect of expanding on the plot lines of 3 (and the series as…
Alongside news of the long-awaited Pyra and Mythra amiibo two-pack and a trailer focused on Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Future Redeemed DLC, Nintendo had one last bit of surprise news for RPG fans and collectors alike. Two brand-new amiibo are on the way hailing from Xenoblade Chronicles 3! #amiibo figures…
The long wait is almost over — Nintendo of America has finally confirmed the release date of two of the most anticipated Smash Bros. amiibo, Pyra and Mythra, for July 21st! The Pyra and Mythra #SmashBros #amiibo will launch as a double pack on 7/21. Each amiibo unlocks a…
Unlike Sonic, he don’t chuckle – he’d rather flex his brand-new self-titled series of his own. Filming has begun on Knuckles, the spinoff to the Sonic the Hedgehog movie series starring everybody’s favorite red echidna. He’s only been training for this his entire life. Production has started on #knuckles,…
Dokapon Kingdom can largely feel like Mario Party’s slightly unhinged counterpart. Trading in minigames and Star collecting for light RPG mechanics and property management, there’s nothing quite like it out there for one main reason. You can, and should, absolutely ruin your fellow players’ day at every turn. …
You may remember the name Gary Bowser – he was the primary moneyman for Team Xecutor, a notorious hacker group that sold hacked consoles, and got sentenced to over three years in prison last year for his role in the operation. While the actual boss of the operation made quips…
Niantic is celebrating Earth Day once again in Pokémon GO, bringing back the yearly Sustainability Week event. While not exactly a week long, this event will feature a variety of Water-, and Grass-, Rock-type Pokémon. Plus, there will be a variety of Buddy Pokémon-themed bonuses. More importantly, we’ll see a…
