When one thinks about the video games with the best music out there, a lot of times RPGs are the first to come to mind. Of course, once RPGs with good music come to mind, Final Fantasy will inevitably follow. Arguably being the face of the genre, Final Fantasy tends…
In the nearly 30 years the Pokémon franchise has existed, it has grown to become a globe-spanning empire. Beyond even the video games themselves, Pokémon has a wide array of content to enjoy. One of the most popular is the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which has been carrying along since…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
The newly announced Puyo Puyo eSports was playable at Tokyo Game Show 2018, to the point of a pro level tournament even being hosted during the event. One of the players in attendance going by Tom took a look at some of the options in the demo build of the…
Kicking off a new era of Splatfests in Splatoon 2 Version 4.0, the Retro vs. Modern battle’s come to a close with an indisputable winner. Even if Retro might win when it comes to games, this one was all about style and sleek chic just couldn’t be stopped. And…
When Steins;Gate Elite was confirmed for a Switch release in Japan last year, developer 5pb. also revealed that first print editions would come with a retro de-make of the game based on classic Famicom visual novel adventures. It was hard to imagine that bonus would make its way overseas, but…
Joy-Con and the Switch may be synonymous but sometimes you need a more familiar game controller. Nintendo has their own Pro Controller, but if you’re not a fan of those for one reason or another PowerA is bringing something new to potentially win you over. Featuring a similar yet distinct…
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age has just released in America for the PlayStation 4 and PC, with Switch owners looking out for any word on the promised port for their system. During Tokyo Game Show 2018, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii took the stage and while he…
The Tokyo Game Show was host to an Ace Attorney panel, which unfortunately didn’t contain any information on a new game in the series. But those who haven’t yet experienced the saga of intrepid lawyer Phoenix Wright now have another chance, as the HD port of the first three games…
‘Tis the season — of creeping things lurking about, a chance for surprises at any moment, and tells so frightening they’ll leave you shivering. I’m speaking, of course, of the two-and-a-half months left until Super Smash Bros. Ultimate releases, where every wannabe artist with a copy of Photoshop tries to…
UPDATE 2: The most recent update regarding the shutdown of Telltale Games comes from US Gamer who states that The Walking Dead Final Season will not, in fact, be completed after all. The initial information in relation to this (stated in the original article below) was incorrect. New update on…
You kids like neon, fanny packs, and questionable manipulation of the space time continuum? Then Capcom’s got something just for you! The Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle release trailer keeps up the company’s recent penchant for cosplay in its ads by bringing former mascot and longtime Marvel vs. Capcom assist…
The physical release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s standalone prequel expansion Torna ~ The Golden Country (try typing that three times fast) releases today, and game/Xeno series director Tetsuya Takahashi has offered words of thanks for fan support alongside a batch of production notes on the DLC. Here’s a brief rundown:…
Build-A-Bear Workshop is hosting a pretty fantastic sale today only: You can get 25% off almost everything online, including most of the Pokémon plush bundles! If you’ve been waiting for the right time to add certain characters to your collection, now might be the perfect time to do so, as…
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