Over the course of the past couple years or so, the Super Mario Bros. series has seen quite a bit of change. When Charles Martinet stepped down from his role as the voice of Mario, that took many fans by surprise. That wouldn’t be the last of the well-known Mario…
Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…
As people discovered yesterday, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a variety of generic USB webcams for use with GameChat. That’s great for people who already have a webcam in their possession and don’t want to shell out for Nintendo’s official camera. What if you wanted to…
Mimikyu, the mysterious, ghost-type Pokémon, is finally coming to Build-A-Bear Workshop. This unique creation comes with a signature 5-in-1 sound chip, which, if I’m being honest, kind of sounds like someone is sneezing. (You can hear it on Build-A-Bear’s Webpage) Included in the bundle are two outfits that add a…
The Switch has no shortage of JRPG-style games but you might still want to keep an eye on this one! Bloomtown: A Different Story from developers Different Sense Games and Lazy Bear Games is set to meld turn-based combat, monster taming, and social RPG mechanics into one rather pretty pixel-art…
So far the SteamWorld franchise has had Metroidvania mining, strategic space piracy, and turn-based RPG combat, but who would have guessed the next port of call would be city building? SteamWorld Build is looking to coat the genre with its signature style while adding some flair of its own. Sure,…
While the series may not be as well-known as the likes of Monkey Island or King’s Quest, the Broken Sword series of point-and-click adventures have had a devoted fanbase for years, and they were in for a treat yesterday. Developer Revolution Software has confirmed two new games featuring George Stobbart…
Everybody’s favorite mudfish Pokémon are here to sell you some frozen treats – Quagsire and Clodsire are collabing with Milcrea ice cream in Japan, adorning the packages of green tea and chocolate flavors respectively. Milcrea is a brand known for its stretchy milk fillings, which fits the vibes…
Three months or so ago, Playstation announced their own Wii U, called “Project Q,” a remote play device connected over WiFi that would allow consumers to play PS5 games as far away as “still their living room.” And now we have a couple more details – the peripheral is going…
The Star Wars franchise has had plenty of iconic games over the years but one of the most revolutionary of its day was Star Wars: Dark Forces, released in 1995. Players were put in the shoes fan favorite Kyle Katarn in a first-person shooter not unlike Doom and could blast…
It’s time to engage in some peculiar platforming? From Yorkshire-based developer Coal Supper comes Thank Goodness You’re Here!, a quirky M-rated platformer about exploring a town full of strange and fascinating people. Bumble through the town of Barnsworth in this ‘slapformer’ as you complete odd jobs for its…
It’s almost time for the long-awaited final update for Sonic Frontiers to speed onto the scene and Gamescom Opening Night Live has given us a teaser of what’s to come. While the trailer is short on information, official Sega sources have confirmed that Tails, Amy, and Knuckles will…
As promised Gamescom Opening Night Live gave us an update on Sonic Superstars and it was quite the substantial info drop! For starters we have the new trailer itself which focuses mainly on the game’s multiplayer content. We see the co-op play but also the brand-new battle modes which’ll let…
Geoff Keighley has once again returned to Cologne, Germany for another Gamescom Opening Night Live event! It’ll be kicking off very soon at 11 a.m. PT and you can catch it live below: As for what to expect, we already have confirmation that Sonic Superstars will be featured…
The long-anticipated Sea of Stars – a retro-styled RPG made by the team behind The Messenger – finally arrives next Tuesday, August 29th. In celebration of its imminent release, the game has gotten a two minute launch trailer breaking down its core: The three-character turn-based combat is inspired…
