We’re just 24 hours away from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and I can hardly contain my excitement! Nintendo has officially confirmed that tomorrow’s presentation will run for a full hour—packed with updates, reveals, and likely a release date and pricing information. But, SUPRISE! That’s not all: they’ve also announced…
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
With the Switch 2 unveiling happening in just mere days, it seems likely that developers would already be creating games for Nintendo’s upcoming platform. Nintendo obviously wants people to upgrade ASAP, so why would it hold back dev kits? A rumor last week (from Insider Gaming) stated that Nintendo is…
If you’re a Pokémon fan, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to merchandise. From the thousands of plushes, figures, trading cards and more, you have plenty of options. Now that selection is expanding with a new merchandise line, and it’s very nostalgic. Series artist Ken Sugimori has drawn up…
Tubular! The funky pair of aliens that are ToeJam & Earl will finally be getting “Back in the Groove” this fall, HumaNature Studios has announced. The Switch version has apparently already been submitted for certification by Nintendo, with the other console releases not far behind. Back in the Groove was…
After launching just last week Mario Tennis Aces is already shaping up to be a potential esports contender, with its strategic energy management and tricky shots having more in common with fighting games than your average tennis sim. Like most competitive games, Nintendo seems to be on top of keeping…
Since its surprise reveal at E3 2017, I’ve been eating up every piece of Blade Strangers news that comes along. The crossover fighter from Nicalis and Studio Saizensen looks to strike a great balance between eye-catching visuals, rewarding combat, and easy to play and understand mechanics — and that’s just…
Two atmospheric and appreciated indie titles from developer Playdead are making their way to the Nintendo Switch eShop today, and even if they look dreary you should definitely be excited. Both games tie their storytelling to your exploration rather than scenes or dialogue, making them must-haves for fans of minimalism…
Current Pokémon games have been continuing their special distributions, offering a duo of hard to get Legendaries nearly every month this year. Next up is a pair of roaming legends from Gen V, known for disruptive weather and their high speed — Tornadus and Thundurus. In the above…
After eight years, a new Carnival Games is making its way to Nintendo Switch. 2K Games announced today that a brand new game, built from the ground up for Switch, will release on November 6th for $39.99. Carnival Games uses the various functions of the Joy-Con controllers, just like how…
Level 5 just shared the inaugural trailer for Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy DX, the first game in the series to hit the Nintendo Switch. Watch the heroine dash around London, tracking down clues in order to find her missing father with the help of her two…
Most Legendary Pokémon always struck me as cheating. The thrill of encountering them was always awesome (I still remember randomly running into Suicune and freaking out to the point of using my Master Ball), and their involvement in the plots and myths are great for lore hounds. But all that…
Bustin’… er… Blastin’ makes you feel good, that goes without saying, so it’s nice to hear Yo-Kai Watch Blasters will finally be releasing in the West for the Nintendo 3DS this September, with two versions – Red Cat Corps and White Dog Squad. Originally released in Japan back…
Once again Square Enix has started up a new survey to gauge popular opinion on various topics, and you can enter it via this link. In the survey you’re asked to provide your opinions on Japanese games vs. American made titles, rate certain franchises, divulge the amount of time you…
The release of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! is closer than you’d think, and the Pokémon Company and Nintendo are starting to ramp up the advertising. The latest feature showcased on the games’ official Japanese Twitter account is the customization of your Poké Partners, with a new…
