When taking a look at where mainstream gaming got its start, one commonality makes itself apparent: the platformer genre. There’s been countless titles to use this formula over the years, and while many are still going strong in the modern day, many likewise have fallen to the wayside. There is…
During yesterday’s Pokémon Day festivities, a new trailer for the upcoming Nintendo Switch game Pokémon Legends: Z-A was showcased which gives us our best look at the game yet. After a year or so of silence, we now can see that Legends: Z-A isn’t deviating too much from what made…
In a rather surprising bit of news today, Nintendo of Japan has announced that one of the retro titles available through its Switch Online subscription service will actually be getting delisted soon. On March 28th, 2025, Super Formation Soccer will leave the Super Famicom App and subscribers will no longer…
If you were a little disappointed that Shovel Knight is an Assist Trophy rather than a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (even though that’s still amazing!), you now have reason to look forward to the Switch release of Rivals of Aether. Rivals of Aether is an indie Smash-like…
The Owlboy Limited Edition for Nintendo Switch has been pushed back yet again, according to its publisher, SOEDESCO. Originally slated for July and then August, the game has seen its share of delays. This newest one will only set it back one month for people who are planning to pick…
While we knew Nintendo Switch Online was launching in September, we didn’t know exactly when. While we’re still in the dark to a specific release date, Nintendo has at least confirmed that the service is starting in the latter half of the month. #NintendoSwitchOnline will launch in the second…
After finally unveiling Persona Q2 last week, Atlus has been thoroughly marketing the upcoming 3DS game in Japan. This latest TV spot gives us a few more clips of the game in action, alongside some typically stylish animations. Check it out: Persona Q2 launches in Japan on November…
Animal Crossing in its many forms is a game of aesthetics. Of designing the perfect home, town, camp, even life itself. At its most basic level this comes at your own appearance. You can start trends and herd all these literal and figurative sheeple to a greater sense of being…
There are few Nintendo names more known and revered these days than that of Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Kirby and Smash Bros., whose prestige has risen even more thanks to the staggering amount of content being revealed for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Recently, Sakurai sat down with The Guardian to…
Blade Strangers has been on the radar for over a year now, and the wait is nearly over with the release coming later this month. Nicalis has shared a look at what the physical launch edition of the game will get you: You’ll receive a fully printed manual, reversible cover…
Fans of Mega Busting and Robot Masters may have to wait ’til October for the full return of the Blue Bomber, but it looks like we might still all be able to get a taste of Mega Man 11 in less than a month. According to True Achievements, a listing…
One of the most important things in any rhythm game has gotta be the track list. Even if the gameplay’s fun, if the songs you’re playing along to aren’t that great, then what’s the point? For Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun, that shouldn’t be a problem, as there are…
Just yesterday we got our first look at Lt. Surge and Mega Evolutions in Pokémon: Let’s Go! Now, the Pokémon Company has released a new trailer focusing in on the gym leader’s home city of Vermilion, the S.S. Anne, and Team Rocket. Check it out: The S.S. Anne…
Back in May, Cave Story creator Pixel confirmed his next major game, Kero Blaster, would be heading to the Nintendo Switch over the summer of 2018. Now, we have a confirmed date. As announced via the StudioPixel.jp Twitter account, the game is available to pre-purchase in the US and Japan…
As reported by Variety, and confirmed on his Twitter, Ben Schwartz will be joining the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie as the titular blue speedster. This comes hot on the heels of the confirmation that Jim Carrey, of all people, will be playing Dr. Robotnik. Schwartz has appeared in shows…
