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…
The fall of Toys”R”Us has been a big blow for many, especially those of us who grew up going to the giant toy retailer on the regular. Toys”R”Us is sure to leave behind some mighty big shoes to fill, and it looks like another icon of ’80s and ’90s retail…
The Octo Expansion feels like a far off dream right now, but we won’t be completely in the dark while knowing the Squid Research Lab is hard at work. A new tweet has shared a look at how Octolings move when they transform their cephalopodic selves. 【オクト】これがタコの若者がタコに変身した姿だ。いや、ヒトの姿が変身後で、こっちが本性……とか、細かい話は面倒なので置いておこう。見た目は違うが、インクの中を素早く泳いだり、スーパージャンプをしたりと、できることや性能はイカとまったく同じだ。 pic.twitter.com/4RkrLFBcds —…
During the recent SXSW Sonic the Hedgehog panel, a new series of animated episodes was revealed for Sonic Mania. Those present or watching the stream were able to see early concept art of the cast, though it’s the reference sheets for Sonic, Tails, and Dr. Eggman that really sold me….
Nintendo is no stranger to bootleg iterations of some of its most innovative ideas. It seems Nintendo Labo is no exception, as the first knockoff of the upcoming cardboard-infused video game has appeared online. Titled Arcade Bracket, this cardboard project acts as a stand for your Nintendo Switch and two…
Hope all you campers had a fun Shamrock Day in Pocket Camp over the weekend! Now that it’s Monday, let’s shift our focus to the next small update our favorite camping game has brought us: new clothes. When you sign on this morning, you’ll receive a notice that displays a…
At the end of last week Kirby brought his unique brand of platforming to the Nintendo Switch with Star Allies, and no doubt many of you reading this have already ventured out across its Dream Land. It turns out plenty of UK gamers have turned out in droves to join…
The Lego games have always brought a certain kind of fun to the table, and even if Dimensions is gone, they’ll keep coming. There are still surprises to be had! Incredibles sets have started appearing in stores early, no doubt building hype for the movie’s upcoming sequel. Inside though was…
Tharja’s the character I’m looking forward to most in Fire Emblem Warriors. Easily my favorite Awakening character to the point of marriage, she was shown off in brief during a Fire Emblem Cipher (card game) event in Japan recently. Not the most comprehensive glimpse, but seeing her gloomy self in…
This summer Sega will be re-releasing the latest major entry in the long-running Shining series, now titled Shining Resonance Refrain, on PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch, and it’ll also make its way west for the first time. On Friday Famitsu had the opportunity to sit down with the game…
Back when link cables were a necessity there was a question that defined Pokémon: Red or Blue? A lot of that came down to who you liked more between Charizard and Blastoise. Now that battle’s about to come back, with Blastoise finally making its Pokkén Tournament debut as DLC. At…
This May the “Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth” will be heading to the Bay Area once again, and this time the lead sponsor is Nintendo. This is all thanks to the upcoming interactive construction kit platform that is Nintendo Labo, which, with it’s accessible programming systems and physical elements,…
Despite being an hour long show Sonic’s SXSW panel was filled with surprises for long-time fans, especially those who loved the classic Genesis era. Not only did Sonic Mania Plus get announced, resurrecting characters like Mighty and Ray at long-last, but a new series of animated shorts helmed by…
