In the weeks since Apple announced that it was relaxing its App Store policies regarding emulators, we’ve seen a few emulators for Nintendo systems come and go for various reasons, like iGBA being delisted for using entirely stolen code or an NES emulator that was uploaded and approved before being…
Go back in your mind to the early days of gaming. The year is 1982, Mario isn’t a household name yet, Pac-Man is taking over arcades, and you’re headed to the store to check out what’s new in the Atari library. Odds are if you were an avid video game…
After having its imminent early access release announced just yesterday, it’s looking like early technical tests for Hades II have begun. Developer Supergiant Games doesn’t want anyone left out of the fun though, so they’re live streaming the technical test in multiple places to make sure everyone can get their…
Summer is flyin’ by Nintendo fans, and that means August is here. This month contains plenty of exciting releases on Switch and 3DS, so let’s jump right in! August 2 Iconoclasts is a vibrant, 2D action adventure game that has been in development since 2010! Finally, 8 years later,…
Turn-based JRPG fans rejoice as Octopath Traveler has surpassed 1 million units sold worldwide in under a month! The news comes via Nintendo of Europe’s Twitter feeds, which also feature an accompanying piece of official artwork to celebrate the milestone. Thanks to your incredible support, #OCTOPATHTRAVELER has now shipped…
Super Nintendo World, the upcoming Nintendo theme park at various Universal Studios parks, will not only be my childhood dream come true, but will also have another claim to fame. According to a blog post by Twitter user @LCASTUDIOS_USJ, the park will be two stories tall, with guests walking up…
Probably the first fighting game character I think of when it comes to SNK’s lineup of characters is Terry Bogard. Seems like he can show up anywhere, and that includes even within SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy. Take a look at the Fatal Fury and King of Fighters mainstay’s surprising…
Another Gen III Pokémon has made its way into Pokémon GO, and this time it’s a quirky little bear with a whole lot of potential. Spinda’s arrived as a reward for tossing curveballs, matching up with its dizzying theme pretty perfectly. Of course, Spinda’s most known for having randomly generated…
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp wants you to join in on celebrating the summer season with style! Four new stunning yukata styles are being added to the game for a limited time. The goldfish themed collection includes a variety of colors: cyan, orange, gray, and green! To acquire these new ensembles…
Mario’s managed to steal another Broodal’s style and this time it’s my favorite of the family. With an oh-so-stylish purple dress and the kind of hat that just makes you say, “Wow, this would be perfect for flying around in while dropping bombs,” this new Hariet set is a must-have…
After launching alongside the Nintendo Switch last year, Super Bomberman R has been quite the hit for Konami, and the company has regularly updated the game with familiar cameo characters and more besides. Now, it’s been revealed that the game has crossed the one million units sold mark, and they’ve…
Cower before the might of nostalgia, ye puny contemporary gamers — NPD sales for the month of June have been released, and while they contain some tepidly interesting points (Mario Tennis Aces was the best-selling game of the month, and had the highest initial sales of any tennis game ever),…
At this year’s Nintendo Gaming Lounge, held during San Diego Comic-Con, 64 teenagers were able to participate in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Arcadian Team Tournament. This made for one of the first big events for the game after the E3 Smash Invitational, and unlike the first, it was open…
As someone with a deep love and appreciation for game music, Ōkami just might be the greatest of all time. Its rich, 180+ track OST is stacked with a breadth of sonorous songs that evokes ancient Japanese mythology, the restoration of a cursed land, and the glory and majesty of…
When it comes to stages in Super Smash Bros., sometimes a simple layout with a dynamic background is best. No obstacles or heavy gimmicks, just distilled design and the beauty of its original Nintendo world. Star Fox’s Lylat Cruise captures that perfectly, taking players through a vast galaxy in the…
