When looking back at JRPGs and their communities over the years, a concern that will come up time and time again is localization. Oftentimes, especially in the past, whether or not a new game would see release outside of Japan felt like a coinflip. Ys X: Nordics, the latest entry…
It’s been roughly 15 years since I last played Madden, about the same amount of time since I last played football in real life, actually. I played football for a big chunk of my youth, and even declined an opportunity to play junior college football to focus on my grades….
In a new interview posted by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier today, the noted industry pundit had a chance to talk with Team Cherry ahead of the announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release date. As many have been wondering for the better part of a decade, why did Silksong take seven years…
Get ready to slay some Nazis on the go! Bethesda has just announced that Wolfenstein II is launching on the Nintendo Switch on June 29th! Alongside the release date announcement, we also got a brand new trailer showcasing the game in action. Check it out below. You can pre-order your…
Of all genres, I didn’t really expect the Switch to become a haven for retro fighting games, but I welcome it with open arms. The list is only growing too, with one more game being added to it thanks to Arc System Works announcing at Nexon Developers Conference 2018 (images…
While the Octo Expansion is the new freshness, Splatoon 2’s next big update was also shown off last Direct. It’s just about time for it to surface and make a splash for all you multiplayer loving squidkids out there who can’t stop swimming up the ranks. Best of all,…
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 continues to grow in spite of its already massive amount of content, and this time we’ve gotten a look at two new Rare Blades that will be joining in the upcoming Version 1.4. First up is Poppi Buster, who is actually exclusive to the Expansion Pass. Fitting,…
If you’re anything like me, landing in Bonneton for the first time and taking in its foggy, moonlit atmosphere was a highlight of Super Mario Odyssey. Drawing you into its world and just how distinct kingdoms could be compared to Mario’s usual stomping grounds, I explored every last inch of…
Mighty Gunvolt Burst has been one of my most consistently enjoyed platformers on the Switch. Bringing together characters and ideas from Azure Striker Gunvolt and Mighty No. 9, it does a wonderful job of replicating the Classic Mega Man formula while also offering new and interesting ideas. A great deal…
Splatoon and JAMSTEC’s current collaboration turned to competition, with a new Splatfest having been hosted over the weekend. The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology worked together with Nintendo to show kids and fans the thrill of studying the deepest parts of the ocean, tying in nicely with the…
Earlier today, Square Enix shared a whole host of new details regarding Dragon Quest Builders 2, including several new screenshots for the game. Most of this new info is in regards to the game’s story and setting, as well as how it differs from the first. For starters, we’ve seen…
The latest Focus of oncoming characters have made their presence known for Fire Emblem Heroes. Hailing from Fire Emblem Fates, these three new (well, one’s new) faces bring some new options to both dragon and flying based teams. Take a look at them and their skills in the trailer below:…
Last week the latest Sega Fes was held in Tokyo, bringing announcements like a mini Mega Drive, Sega Ages for Switch and Shenmue 1 & 2 HD for those lucky PS4, PC and Xbox One folks. One part of the event that you might not have known about Sonic DJ…
At Reboot Develop 2018, Platinum Games’ Atsushi Inaba and Hideki Kamiya made one of their Switch goals crystal clear. Asking the audience how many played The Wonderful 101, their Wii U exclusive and one-of-a-kind action game, the question was followed by a request. Via translator, they mentioned ongoing negotiations with…
After a few years on the bench, a few Mushroom Kingdom sports stars are getting back in the game for Mario Tennis Aces. A tote bag adorned with emblems for the game’s characters will be given away as a pre-order bonus from certain retailers in Japan, and with that comes…
