With the Switch 2 set to be unveiled at some point within the next 90 days, it stands to reason that Nintendo would need to finalize the hardware specifications for its next-generation device. This will, inevitably, result in patents being published, which is exactly what has happened recently. As spotted…
It seems as if we couldn’t start 2025 without some bad news. According to a post on ResetEra by industry pundit Imran Khan, Nintendo’s Punch-Out series may effectively be dead. In a thread reminiscing about the rather excellent 2009 Wii Punch-Out, Kinda Funny Games Host Imran Khan recounted a story…
As any die-hard Zelda fan will know, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally started development as a very different game. We’ve heard rumors of it being envisioned as a remake of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, but we’ve seen footage from the 1996 Spaceworld showcase that was…
There are plenty of ways to experience the Kingdom Hearts series at this point, albeit not on Switch (unless you want to experience the whole saga through music). One method you may not be aware of, though, is the light novel adaptations. The books, written by Tomoco Kanemaki, cover everything…
It’s a dead man’s party in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this weekend, with skeletons rising from their graves to dance macabre all over the Spirit Board. It’s not just the delightfully decomposed that’re invited either, with any one sporting skeleton motifs or brandishing bones getting in on the skinless soiree….
It’s time at last for Nintendo to give us more bang for our bucks when it comes to Switch Online. I mean, who doesn’t love getting more Super Nintendo Classics on a semi-regular basis? Surely there’ll be one of Nintendo’s own 16-bit masterpieces among the set, right…? Naturally,…
The infamous Nintendo “gigaleak” isn’t a constant presence. Instead, it finds its way onto the internet in chunks, often bringing plenty of insight into the company’s past that has hitherto remained sealed behind closed doors. For preservationists, however, it’s something of a boon to see so much video game history…
The pattern library for Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch has expanded! While teased earlier this month, 32 new designs inspired by Hoenn region Pokémon are now available to order. This particular wave of designs is all about the ocean and features schools of Water-type Pokémon. Here you’ll be able…
With Nintendo stealing the show with its many surprises at this year’s E3, you’d be forgiven if you inadvertently sidestepped Dodgeball Academia and let it fly under your radar. Humble Games’ action-sports RPG was first announced at this year’s PC Gaming Show, but get ready to dip and dive as…
After being delayed from its planned release in 2020, Cris Tales is now available! Explore the kingdom of Crystallis and its neighboring lands while seeing the past, experiencing the present, and getting a glimpse of the future with every step. To celebrate the launch, Modus Games released a new launch…
Activision’s iconic purple dragon will be returning to First 4 Figures’ lineup of upcoming products soon with a brand-new PVC statue. Making a comeback with his full form this time, Spyro the Dragon’s latest figure based on his appearance in Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! will be receiving a complete rundown…
Though the game has been around since 2017, Doki Doki Literature Club was always available as a free PC download. Merchandise and other means of revenue followed, but it’s only since June 30th with the launch of Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! that anyone could join the club on console. …
Yesterday, July 19th, marked a big day for Final Fantasy, with two of its numbered entries celebrating their anniversaries. The Super Nintendo’s Final Fantasy IV (AKA Final Fantasy II in the US) celebrated 30 years since its original Japanese launch, while the PlayStation 2’s Final Fantasy X marked 20 years….
Over the past few years, we’ve seen an incredible amount of collaboration between video game companies and fashion brands. As it turns out, people really like wearing game-inspired clothing—especially when it’s designed well. And especially if it’s retro-inspired clothing. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who’s of the firm…
Back in April, fellow Pokémon fans may have been delighted as I was to learn about the Pokémon-themed fossil and paleontology exhibit that was set to open this summer. Featuring Pikachu in one of its most adorable outfits to date, alongside iconic fossil Pokémon from generations past, the exhibit was…
