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…
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…
Hit mobile SRPG Fire Emblem Heroes has passed the $400 million threshold worldwide, making it the most profitable Fire Emblem game to date. This is after clearing the $300 million mark at its one-year anniversary back in February, meaning it’s made about $100 million in the past six months. The…
Alongside today’s Pocket Camp update comes the debut for Julian’s stardust cookie. If you’re a dreamer who loves romantic vibes and the night sky, this is most definitely the cookie for you! Decked out in shades of blue, stars, and beautiful constellations, all the items in this new series will…
Signing on to Pocket Camp this morning will prompt you to update your game, and upon doing so you’ll find that a whole bunch of small changes are being made. (How exciting!) Here’s a rundown of everything new you can expect to find: Goals have an all new look: Recommended…
One of our favorite baddies in the Super Mario series is just about ready to take up its racket in Mario Tennis Aces! That’s right, folks: Blooper serves as August’s new character for the game, and it’ll become available for those who participate in this month’s online tournament — taking…
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Gamescom, Europe’s biggest gaming event, is almost here, and Nintendo has revealed its full plans. Super Mario Party will get its public playable debut, while exciting upcoming titles like Smash Bros. Ultimate and Dark Souls: Remastered will also be on the showfloor. Official livestreams will also run concurrent with the…
Shantae: Half Genie Hero has gotten update after update thanks to its original KickStarter’s success. Adding in characters, costumes, and more, it was all well and good, but we also always knew it was coming. That’s just the way it is with stretch goals. Today though, WayForward decided to shake…
Even with all the first and third representation already in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the game dipping further and further still. Take this latest music track for example; a full on medley for the arcade legend Galaga. Sure, it’s an item and had a few music cameos in the past,…
Earlier this evening, Nintendo of Japan confirmed that a Collector’s Edition of Undertale is heading to the region on September 15th. The collection includes a physical copy of the game, a storybook, a Blu-ray soundtrack, a microfiber cloth with artwork from the game, and a beautiful 14-Karat gold locket. The…
During my monthly ritual of browsing My Nintendo to see what I can spend all these Platinum Points on before they expire I stumbled on some brand new rewards based on Wario’s upcoming return to the game industry, WarioWare Gold. While there isn’t too much for WarioWare, the brand new…
