It’s hard to fathom it now, but 25 years ago, nobody expected Super Smash Bros. to become a phenomenon. Released towards the end of the N64’s lifecycle, Smash seemed like a fun enough idea that would come and go without much fuss. I don’t recall ever having debates with my…
Birthdays can mean a lot of things for people – time with friends or family, treating yourself to something special, or just disconnecting from responsibilities. For Kirby it means cake, cake, and more cake. カービィさん、お誕生日おめでとうございます！今日はわれわれワドルディレポート隊が、カービィさんのためにケーキをご用意しました♪さぁ、カービィさん！みなさんへコメントをお願いします…って、わわわっ！？食べるのはまだ早いですよ～っ！！#カービィのハッピーバースデー pic.twitter.com/mVy2QldNbg — 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) April 26, 2024 Yes, April 27th marks Kirby’s 32nd birthday and…
LEGO and Animal Crossing is a match made in heaven, but there was one curious omission from the line when it launched earlier this year: K.K. Slider. How could one of the most iconic characters of modern gaming not be included alongside villagers like Julian and Bunnie? Who even are…
Oh Picross, how I love thee. Puzzle fans can rejoice as the addictive puzzle game from Jupiter has a new entry available now. Picross e8 takes the best from Picross e7 and gives players 150 new puzzles to crack. Fans of the franchise who have played previous entries in the…
The Nintendo Switch is filled with fantastic indie games, that much is obvious at this point, but its sometimes easy to forget just how well these smaller titles are performing on the system. The latest success story? Blossom Tales, the little gem that’s not too shy about showing its Zelda…
If you’ve played Sonic Forces you’ll no doubt have noticed one major omission – Super Sonic. In prior games, the glowing yellow powerful transformation is either unlocked through collecting all of the seven Chaos Emeralds or is reserved for a dramatic final boss bout, but in Forces it was simply…
First Breath of the Wild, now ARMS. Just after the release of the new Version 5.0 update that brings the very-cool Dr. Coyle to the game, Nintendo has announced it will be the last one to bring new content. There may be more balance patches in the future, but the…
If you’re still exploring Alrest you’re in luck, as Nintendo has just released the planned version 1.1.1 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Be sure to hit the + button and install it before you dive into the game next! As we learned last week, the update brings much-needed changes to…
Pokémon fans are spoiled for choice when it comes to merchandise these days, whether it be plushes from Build-a-Bear or a well-crafted figure from the folks at Good Smile. Following the likes of Red, Lillie and Ash, the franchise’s first iconic villain is becoming a Nendoroid next year. Announced via…
Things have just gotten shockingly sinister in the world of ARMS. Previously hinted at in older story updates, we are now officially bearing witness to the rise of Dr. Coyle. This latest addition to the playable roster had a hand in the creation of Hedlok (with one of her ARMS…
Azure Striker Gunvolt is always going to be one of those games I find an excuse to go back to, and this holiday season Inti Creates gifted me with a pretty great excuse. Previously seen in the game’s Steam version, Christmas Mode will be available on Nintendo Switch for two…
Those hoping for another season of DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are in for disappointment, as series director Eiji Aonuma confirmed in an interview with Famitsu that the Champion’s Ballad DLC will be the game’s last add-on, and Breath of the Wild is now content…
The Pocket Camp updates continue to roll out to please campers around the world, as seven new animals have been added to the game today. Just as the datamine revealed several days ago, a few expected faces can now be seen around your camp maps, including the fantastic Drake, Mitzi,…
Few JRPGs have quite captured hearts and minds like Chrono Trigger. Of course, ever since its slightly bizarre PlayStation sequel, all we’ve seen out of the franchise is ports and slight remakes. That’s not to say the director and scenario writer for Chrono Trigger, Takashi Tokita, has been resting on…
Mwah-hah Ammo Knights, it’s always been celebrated for its excellence, and now there is a new weapon by Sheldon inspired by that same excellence. It’s shaped like a bottle and like the best shooter-type weapons, it comes with Splash Wall. Ok, enough with the awkward Orson Welles references. Ahem. Nintendo…
