One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
Mama Mia! Nintendo of America has given us a fresh look at the latest LEGO Super Mario Adventure Set! You can order series 2 of all the LEGO Super Mario sets right here.
Few upcoming games look quite as strange as Balan Wonderworld, the latest creation helmed by Sonic and NiGHTS co-creator Yuji Naka. Thankfully if you’re unsure of what it even is you’re in luck, as a demo has been announced for all platforms. From January 28th you’ll be able to play…
With the Hoenn region joining the massive pattern library of Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch next month, there’s a particular trio cutting ahead in line and wanting to celebrate the Pokémon franchise’s 25th anniversary! The Galar region’s starter trio – Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble – have been added to…
It’s almost that time of year again for Japanese merchandise manufacturers to reveal their latest toys and collectibles at Wonder Festival. The Winter 2021 event was scheduled to go ahead in-person this February, but due to the recent state of emergency being declared across Japan, it was cancelled earlier this…
Nintendo’s collection of characters is impressive enough to have a whole series dedicated to them. Smash isn’t the be all end all though, and a new video has shouted out a pair of unexpected but no less “familiar faces”. Usual suspects like Mario, Kirby, and Donkey Kong are…
Are you a hunter who has a long friends list on your Nintendo Switch? Many Monster Hunter Rise players who have been attempting to log on to the recently released demo have reported that the game was having a consistent stuttering issue. While Capcom remained silent on the matter since…
Bravely Default II is releasing next month, almost a year after it was announced alongside a gameplay demo in March 2020. The developers took a large amount of survey feedback in regards to that demo to help shape the final game, as revealed by Producer Masashi Takahashi in a Famitsu…
While PNF-404 may remain uninhabited by Kopians, the planet has certainly gained a massive population of humans since its grand return to Nintendo Switch. Previously, Pikmin 3 Deluxe was reportedly suffering sales-wise in specific territories (especially the UK, as noted by Eurogamer), however, the enhanced port just became the franchise’s…
Let the introductions continue! Now that it’s 2021, we’re even closer to the release date of Harvest Moon: One World. As Natsume Inc. prepares for the game’s release, the remaining unnamed bachelors and bachelorette are being revealed. This month we’re officially meeting Jamil. “Jamil’s special touch with animals…
Last week, we reported on amiibo aficionado HEYimHeroic’s findings that the NPCs in Breath of the Wild are, in fact, a highly advanced version of Miis. This week, she has shared her discovery of a way to give official Nintendo Miis on Switch fully functional and officially generated QR codes!…
Ahead of Monster Hunter Rise’s release, Capcom is releasing more details about various pre-order bonuses and store campaigns celebrating the series. Recently, Capcom Japan shared its digital download card bonuses at convenience stores 7-11 and Lawson. Yet, there’s something extra special happening at 7-11 stores across Japan, and it includes…
I’ve seen every event, character, and concept that’s come through Fire Emblem Heroes and yet I never would’ve expected this. The next set of special heroes has been revealed, no pun intended, as being themed to Plegia – the desert country featured in Fire Emblem Awakening. Interestingly, only one character…
