In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
On Tuesday, September 29th, 2020, The Pokémon Company released a video updating fans about Pokémon Sword and Shield’s DLC, The Crown Tundra, and other surprises. To celebrate The Crown Tundra’s release (Thursday, October 22nd), all eight Ash Hat Pikachus will be distributed via codes. Here’s where you can find all…
While today’s Pokémon broadcast was framed as being about the upcoming Crown Tundra expansion for Pokémon Sword and Shield, the biggest treat for me personally was the special music video premiered at the end. Bump of Chicken’s Gotcha! and the animation that accompanied it went all out on looking back…
As Seiken Densetsu 3, more commonly known overseas as the Trials of Mana, celebrates its 25th anniversary in its home territory of Japan. The game’s costume designer Yoshiro Ambe has released brand new art commemorating the occasion. In the Japanese artist’s newest work posted on his Twitter account, he demonstrates…
Great news, Pokémon Trainers! Now that Pokémon Sword and Shield’s DLC is just about finished, the pass is escaping its digital-only prison. Announced during today’s Pokémon Sword and Shield news update, you’ll be able to own Pokémon Sword and/or Pokémon Shield with their respective DLC packs all contained on a…
In honor of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s upcoming release of The Crown Tundra DLC, Ash’s Pikachu is returning for a new round of distribution. The iconic Electric-type star is also bringing Ash’s hat collection, making this a big Pikachu Party. Eight different hats made the journey which means there are…
The Pokémon Company may’ve already rolled out Pokémon Home but for many Trainers it’s been a long wait for this moment. Announced as part of today’s Crown Tundra news update, Pokémon GO connectivity will be added to Home “by the end of the year.” While that’s good news for anyone…
As promised yesterday, the Pokémon Company has shared new information and a new trailer for the second half of the Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. The Crown Tundra, featuring an all new area and Pokémon as well as new gameplay opportunities, will arrive October 22nd. A trailer debuted…
Today the Pokémon Company dropped a few new Sword & Shield Expansion Pass updates, and within the reveal were two new forms of Pokémon. As teased way back when the Expansion Pass was first revealed, we have a proper look at Galarian Slowking. What sets this Poison/Psychic powerhouse apart from…
The Pokémon Company closed out today’s Expansion Pass update stream with a new music video collaboration with Bump of Chicken, a Japanese rock group you may be familiar with from the Tales of the Abyss and Final Fantasy: Type-0 vocal themes. In the music video, we’re taken on a nostalgic…
More details are being shared for Pokémon Sword & Shield’s Expansion Pass! Check out the stream as it happens below:
Oh the allure of crane games and UFO catchers. We feel it plenty – why else would we as an outlet have provided daily updates for the 3DS Badge Arcade? Yet there’s no beating the thrill of actually walking away with a prize, and as Autumn chill sets in it…
To Fire Emblem Heroes’ credit it’s told four separate storylines in its years of service. Pulling from Norse myth, the current plot concerns the Realm of Dreams, or Ljósálfheimr. Where there are dreams there are nightmares, though, and that’s where the game’s next Mythic Hero hails from. From…
