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…
I don’t exactly browse the Switch News channels often, but sometimes when I start up my system I’m glad to see they’re there. This time around it was because I spotted a notification on an interview with Masahiro Sakurai, fielding some questions on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While some of…
While there is very little info to go on at this time, it appears that Nintendo was shooting something at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood yesterday. Twitter account @insideuniversal tweeted images of what appears to be a very small Mario themed set in front of a stage, and a sign that…
Another week, another new song added to the mix of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This time around it’s from Mega Man, specifically a medley of songs from Mega Man IV. This Famicom fourquel may’ve marked the start of these games becoming somewhat samey, but thanks to this new track I…
After pre-release coverage in Japan, confirmed English support in the Asian version, and hints of a localization from Australia, it looks like another country is getting in on the Drum ‘n Fun. The latest entry in the Taiko no Tatsujin rhythm series is now apparently pre-orderable in GAME stores in…
Publisher Microids has announced that the 2D action platformer Toki will be available for Nintendo Switch later this year. Originally released in 1989, this old arcade classic has been completely remade for Nintendo’s hybrid and will feature new graphics and re-orchestrated music. Even more exciting, two editions of Toki will…
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Can’t get enough of the laidback crafting offered up by Atelier Lydie and Suelle on Switch? Well, as reported on by Gematsu, three older games in the franchise are being ported up to the system next, with a very imminent September 20 release in Japan. Atelier Rorona, Atelier Totori and…
One of the next big games to come out of crowdfunding is Indivisible, the side-scrolling RPG/platformer hybrid from Lab Zero Games, the creators of Skull Girls. Like the studio’s previous project the game is heavy on the 2D animation, something which extends to the opening cutscene. A 30 second clip…
After their reveal last week, Adeleine & Ribbon are ready to show what they can do as Dream Friends. While Ribbon’s along for the ride, this clip looks to be more about Ado’s place in the pair. ジャマハローア。新ドリームフレンズ、アドレーヌ＆リボンの映像が早速届いたぞ。キャンバスに隠れたりがむしゃらな姿は…実に女の子らしいな…くっ！だがでこっぱちアーティストよ、強さの方はどうかな？ちょっと動く絵が描ける程度では百戦錬磨の私の敵ではないぞ！#星のカービィスターアライズ pic.twitter.com/yd5l3jCO7U — 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) July 10, 2018 First thing we…
Recently, Nintendo hosted its 78th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Held on June 28th, the question and answer portion of the meeting is now available in full, in English via Nintendo’s Japanese site. Many topics were discussed, with the united theme naturally being the company’s financial situation and public image,…
Cinematic storytelling in games may seem second nature these days, with quality ranging and changing considerably at every turn. If you ever wanted to see one of the first, great examples you need look no further than Another World. Released as Out of This World in America back…
Have you ever wanted to pull a Jumanji and explore the world inside a boardgame? Well, Deviant Development’s Hand of Fate series has been delivering just that since 2015, and now the second entry is heading to Switch. Primarily set in the creepy chamber of an enigmatic Dealer, you must…
