It’s been an absolutely crazy day to be an amiibo fan! During today’s Nintendo Direct, a whopping SEVEN brand-new amiibo were announced from Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 4, and Kirby Air Riders! Unfortunately, these also happen to be some of the most EXPENSIVE amiibo we’ve seen yet, with prices…
As one of the final announcements for Super Mario Bros.’ 40th anniversary, Nintendo confirmed that a proper Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder will be coming in early 2026. Dubbed “Meetup in Bellabel Park,” the title already received a Switch 2 patch that increased the game’s output resolution…
Though Kirby Air Riders’ core presence in today’s Nintendo Direct was on its spectacular, detachable amiibo, there was one other crucial bit of information. Namely that another Kirby Air Riders Direct is on the way, hosted again by Masahiro Sakurai! Having followed all things Super Smash Bros. as well as…
Throughout the 2010’s there have been many rumors regarding a new live-action Mortal Kombat movie, but none of them came to fruition. A recent announcement by the Premier of South Australia and New Line Cinema, however, has confirmed that it’s finally happening. Premier announces action film “Mortal Kombat” will…
Trine has been an indie staple since the first game launched back in 2009, and with Trine 4 confirmed back in March for a Fall 2019 release, it’s a great time to reflect on the series. This latest video from the devs at Frozenbyte is just that. If you’re a…
It was a busy weekend in Ryme City, where people and Pokémon worked together to make something no one thought possible — a video game movie that critics could get behind. Rotten Tomatoes has the movie at a 63% critical rating, which marks it as ‘fresh’ by the site’s standards….
The joy of playing a game for the first time after waiting months (or even years) for its release can be quite a thrill. With each disc, cartridge, or download, the journey is different — and so are the feelings. Yet, after beating a game and completing it, what’s next?…
Why did the first live-action Pokémon movie adapt the Detective Pikachu storyline rather than something like Red and Blue? In an interview on the Blank Check Podcast, Detective Pikachu writers Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit dive into the answer. Basically, the writers wanted to target a story that gave them…
The Switch, in comparison to many of its contemporaries, is pretty light when it comes to many non-game applications — certain services like Netflix are notoriously absent from the console, and it’s unclear when they would be added. However, one particular service, Discord, has shown a desire to appear…
The world of Pokémon is full of delicious drinks at this point, but one of the oldest and most reliable has always been Fresh Water. Debuting in the first generation, this no frills refreshment is getting its due thanks to a new set of merchandise centered on it and the…
With DJ KK’s garden event behind us, it’s time to start thinking about the next activity in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Are you ready for a gyroidite hunt? It’s going to be a royally fun time, as we’ll all be searching for kingly gyroidite around our maps! Gathering up the…
Among the fervor of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu’s debut, there have been a few free ways to show off your love for the franchise. Besides picking up promo cards and posters, official digital wallpapers were released over the last few weeks. While The Pokémon Company ended their rolling release on Friday,…
During February’s Nintendo Direct, Marvelous made the announcement that not only would Rune Factory 4 be getting ported to Switch, but a brand new entry in the franchise was in the works. If you were hoping to play it any time soon, however, you’re out of luck. During the company’s…
This month’s GameInformer cover story is Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, and there have already been quite a few bombshells for Marvel fans. It’s time to strap in for even more, though, as the magazine has shared seven minutes of gameplay footage from the upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive….
The “magic” behind making a movie exists in ways you may or may not suspect. The whole production process comes in waves and phases — and it’s ultimately realized on the big screen (at home or in theaters). Of course, we as humans have a stellar track record for not…
