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…
One of the bigger surprises during the Nintendo Direct was the reveal of the NES style controllers for Switch. Immediately, I was thinking how this could benefit the system for certain games, especially as the controllers were offering up a classic D-pad from Nintendo itself. It looks like we now…
When it comes to Pokémon plushes, I’ve always had a soft spot for Kuttari Cuties. They’re the perfect size and shape for draping over things — even as I write this, a Jirachi is hanging out on my TV right now. Meant to be stacked up with a few of…
Back during the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct, director Masahiro Sakurai had plenty of reveals for the game, one of which dealt with its stage count. The game boasts 100 distinct stages — along with Battlefield, Big Battlefield, and Final Destination to bring the total to 103. Now though, it…
Splatoon 2’s segment during the recent Nintendo Direct had plenty new bits to show off, though post-broadcast rundowns have been limited to the new line of weaponry and what’s changing when it comes to Splatfests going forward. Looks like we’re getting a little more attention on something else shown off,…
To celebrate the release of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country expansion, Nintendo’s rolled out a few special things to mark the occasion. The game was spotlighted briefly during the recent Nintendo Direct and now there’s another new offering that’ll get players hyped: To coincide with the…
If I’ve learned anything about Undertale, it’s that the game loves to defy and play with your expectations while carrying its own identity the whole way through. That extends to its trailers too, with this Switch launch video starting off in an unexpected (though, should that be expected?) way: …
The clock is ticking and the countdown’s almost done: The World Ends With You will be making its grand return in a little under a month. We got to see a bit of it during the Nintendo Direct, and it looks like we’re getting double the focus with another dedicated…
Not all Nintendo Directs are alike, and with the Japanese version of Thursday’s hype train ride, a few different titles got some time in the spotlight. Ubisoft’s upcoming installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise will be appearing on the Nintendo Switch, but with some restrictions. Titled Assassin’s Creed…
Splatfests have gotten reworked when it comes to scoring and partying up with friends, but at their core it’s still all about picking sides and spreading ink. Coming in hot after this week’s update to Version 4.0, we’ve got a Fest focused on something Inklings love just about as much…
It appears that a new Sonic animation series is in development! Celina La Flaca, production manager of Sonic Mania Adventures, posted a picture of herself with the Blue Blur on Instagram. The wording has been edited since the original posting, but Sonic Stadium reported that the post said the following:…
Even when we know something’s coming in a Direct, Nintendo knows how to make it exciting and suit the series at the same time. For Splatoon 2 that meant a flashy, almost anime opening-esque video (complete with new music) for Version.4.0 set on a brand new map. That stage may…
Nintendo finally delivered a full rundown of their plans for the Nintendo Switch Online service, and while there wasn’t too much “new” to digest, they presented it all in a way only they could. Having Mario, Luigi, Bowser, and the rest playing their Switches together (and running into some trouble)…
