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…
Last year Capcom released Monster Hunter XX for the Nintendo Switch in Japan, an updated version of the 3DS’ Generations. After the hype cycle for next-gen successor Monster Hunter World, those of us in the west were unsure if the Switch game would ever get localized, but now it’s been…
Good news, Crash fans! The official Crash Bandicoot Twitter account has announced that the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is releasing on June 29th, 11 days earlier than originally announced. Get ready to make history, the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy comes to new platforms on June 29! pic.twitter.com/LFZTDoP5fd —…
One of the companies that ruled the arcades back in the ’90s is set to release new hardware later this year. Following in the footsteps of the NES, SNES and Sega Genesis, SNK will be releasing a miniature system based on its classic Neo Geo MVS Arcade Machines. One thing…
Next month is already set to be quite big for Splatoon 2, with the game getting a two-day-long tournament as part of Nintendo’s E3 schedule. It sounds like the party will begin a little earlier than that, though, with the latest issue of Weekly Jump saying that Nintendo will share…
Simultaneously seemingly everywhere and nowhere, the hidden 8-bit Luigi has another clue pointing to his latest hiding place. You know the drill: figure it out, ground pound in the correct spot, and bask in that cash money. The latest Hint Art is in! Use the hint in this image…
Japanese manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Known for Dragon Ball, One Piece, and several dozens more it’s a staple of Japanese pop culture and with that legacy comes several video game tie ins. Nintendo is honoring those past titles with a new version…
We’ve seen several collaboration themed Splatfests in Splatoon 2’s past, with Transformers leading the way and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles following in recent weeks. With Team Raph claiming the first round and Team Mikey versus Team Donnie up next, we’re thinking it’s high time another collab takes center stage….
One of the hardest things about playing the Switch in Tabletop Mode is the fact that the charging port is on the bottom of the system, meaning it’s unable to be charged unless you change to Handheld Mode. Thankfully, Nintendo now has a solution for players who find themselves lamenting…
Nicalis is down to one mystery fighter for Blade Strangers, a crossover fighting game coming to the Nintendo Switch. With Gunvolt announced on Monday, Quote from Cave Story revealed yesterday, another unveiling has come today — and it’s all about Isaac. ISAAC Crawls out of the Basement!He's brought Mom's…
We’ve already made it through the first part of the TMNT Splatfest, where Raphael knocked out Leonardo. Now you can log in and pledge your support to one of the two other turtles, with Pearl and Marina leading the charge for Michelangelo and Donatello, respectively. Mikey is the wild…
Another month brings another update to Fire Emblem Heroes, which had its v2.5 patch dropped late yesterday (just before the new Genealogy focus lands tonight). It has a bevy of additions, including but not limited to the following: Arena restructuring: you can now chain only five consecutive victories instead of…
Are you ready to join the baddest of the bad? To wear some new clothes that look really rad? Check out this new line from the Pokémon Center, it’s got all the bling you need to look like a proper dissenter. There are t-shirts and beanies and bandanas too, all…
