The most surprising hit-game of 2022 was none other than PowerWash Simulator. As the name would imply, it’s a “simulation” game where players powerwash things. That’s the entire elevator pitch, and the game never did anything to stray from that design ethos. It was mixed with some convoluted lore regarding…
A few months back, Nintendo had secured a rather ambiguous patent for a mechanic it called “summoning a character and letting it fight another.” While a reading of the patent without context would make you think it’s too vague to even apply to anything, the ongoing legal battle between Nintendo…
The Switch 2 might be the new hotness for Nintendo and the games industry, but that doesn’t mean the previous console has stopped selling games. As part of its financial results report for the latest fiscal quarter, Nintendo revealed updated sales figures for the most popular Switch 1 games and…
Following up their previous videos about customization and solo mode, the latest Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel video displays tips and tricks on how to build and tweak decks: Besides being able to adjust aesthetic preferences like card cases and mats, the ability to form decks is now simpler than…
In the very near future we’ll be taken to the far-off past via Pokémon Legends: Arceus. This new kind of adventure through the familiar series’ conventions is set to shake things up for Trainers in many ways. Venturing out with a new style of catching and battling through the gorgeous…
Pokémon Legends: Arceus may be an all-new kind of Pokémon experience, but some things are staying the same. Just like Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl before it, Trainers will be able to access some bonus content for having play data from other titles in the series on their Nintendo…
Pokémon Legends: Arceus may be an all-new kind of Pokémon experience, but some things are staying the same. Just like Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl before it, Trainers will be able to access some bonus content for having play data from other titles in the series on their Nintendo…
Have you ever wanted to play 3DS games on a big screen with blown-up resolution, no 3D, and no portability? Maybe not? Well, Twitter user @SWIMMIN has made it happen anyway, with a rejiggered homebrew dev/capture kit that outputs the console to two monitors. Now that I got retail…
Switch docks are simple and sleek pieces of technology, but the capability to make them more visually enticing exists in the hands of clever individuals — such as DesktopInventions, an engineer who’s made several 3D-printed Nintendo Switch implements in the past such as game holders and lock boxes. Now he’s…
Arceus above, did you know that TwitchPlaysPokémon is almost eight years old? The crowdsourced attempt to play Pokémon took the internet by storm when it debuted, creating a flurry of memes and arguably its own competing religions, and while its heyday has come and gone, its legacy lives on —…
Late last year, The Pokémon Company announced it would be collaborating with official sumo tournaments in Japan. It seems the partnership was a success as the two are once again joining forces for another round. The January 2022 collaboration will take the form of Pokémon themed banners plus kimono for…
The Street Fighter series is an absolute legend, both within its genre and games as a medium. Though the first game isn’t exactly a high point in that legacy, its release back in 1987 paved the way for some all-timers. Now Capcom is paying tribute to that year and every…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
Mario Kart Tour is about to send players to another real world city, transformed into a track for all your globetrotting needs. Via Twitter, they’ve announced the upcoming Singapore Speedway along with a brand-new driver. Say hello to Vacation Luigi! Now, typically Luigi’s travel plans end up…
Mario Kart 9 is reportedly in active development and will come with a “new twist,” according to Kantan Games consultant Dr. Serkan Toto. In an article from GamesIndustry.biz, Toto says despite Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s success on the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo plans on bringing a new installment of the racing…
