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…
Floor Kids has been one of my go to eShop standouts ever since it released. An easy to understand, head-to-head rhythm games steeped in b-boy culture and style, it’s one of a kind and easy to love. At least it was for me, which is why I’m excited…
There’s just some Splatfests that don’t translate well, but even with that in mind the theme for this next Japanese one is universal. Asking if you prefer flowers or dango, a type of dumpling, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s just a simple spring time question. フェスの開催が告げられた。お題は「どっちを選ぶ？ 花 vs 団子」。期間は3月3日（土）15:00～3月4日（日）15:00。「花より団子」は、風流よりも実益を重んじるという意味の諺だ。美しい花を愛でるか、ごちそうに舌鼓を打つか。あなたが重視するのはどっち？…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
Detective Pikachu’s been a long time coming, and with a month to go ’til release the full site is open for business. Take the chance to learn about this brilliant mind and what sets him apart from a typical Pikachu. After all, they don’t normally have a dashing hat, a…
Pokémon Day is fast approaching, and the leadup to the celebration of all things Pokémon is in full swing. Over on the official Pokémon website, the company is posting different and new memories throughout the days leading up to the event. Kicking off yesterday, a showcase was done on different…
I hope you’re feeling hungry, Trainers, because The Pokémon Company and General Mills have teamed up for specialized snack-centric promotion! For a limited time, specially-marked boxes of General Mills fruit flavored snacks and Fruit Roll-Ups will contain one of 12 promo cards from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. There are…
Payday 2 is releasing on Switch on Tuesday, and while the heist-based cooperative shooter has garnered some attention for the handheld hybrid, scandal has struck in the days leading up to release — as internet sleuths have discovered, the game at launch will be running version 117, while the PC…
Since the Nintendo Switch launched, its eShop was missing a feature from its Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS siblings. Titles could be reviewed on a five-star system and gauged if they’re for everyone, casual players, or those who prefer intense gameplay. If you’re visiting a Switch game’s information page…
Creative, mobile-based title A Normal Lost Phone is hitting the Nintendo Switch on March 1st. The game is a story focused experience that takes place within the framing device of the game being a lost phone found by the player — a concept that, while inventive for a mobile interface,…
The giant, Manpuku Kirby plush managed to make quite an impact when it was revealed, and now a few more photos have come along showing the big guy out in the world. This massive, orb of a cutie may be stuffed, but that doesn’t mean he can’t waddle his way…
The neo revolution continues in Splatoon 2! Each week a new weapon is making its way to Ammo Knights — and Sheldon is more than happy to talk about his latest discovery. Entering the game today is the Luna Blaster Neo. Paired with the Ink Mine sub and Suction-Bomb Launcher…
If you previously missed your chance to grab Kyogre, Groudon, or Rayquaza in Pokémon GO, you’re going to be happy to know you’ll be getting another opportunity to catch them soon. From February 23rd to March 5th, all three Pokémon will return to the game to give players a shot…
