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…
After shining the spotlight on two once-Arcade exclusive Pokkén Tournament fighters, the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel has changed course and is back to the Kanto classics. This time around it’s Mewtwo’s time to tear apart some opponents. In the trailer we see the genetically modified creature, who is coincidentally…
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Fans of fast, tight platforming gameplay and lush, whimsical visuals, rejoice! The Rayman Legends Definitive Edition demo is now live in the US Nintendo Switch eShop. If you missed out on playing this one on the Wii U or another platform, now’s a great time to see why it and…
Sonic Mania will finally be out tomorrow — you can see how much I enjoyed it in my review of it right here. To mark the release, Sega’s uploaded a brand new launch trailer. It takes plenty from the recently revealed opening animation, and there’s also some new gameplay you…
Bored of the same old filters and want something that’ll really light up your selfies on your mobile device? Snapchat’s got a little something to shock and surprise you in the best way possible. The new Pikachu lens brings the world’s favorite Pokémon to your pictures, giving you the trademark…
Kirby’s been on my mind a lot this month, and while those who know me would tell you that’s just my normal state of being, the real reason is because the little guy’s celebrating his 25th anniversary. Keeping that honor going strong halfway through the month, Nintendo UK has uploaded…
Last week Gust announced it would be bringing the next entry in its Atelier series to the Nintendo Switch, though the developer didn’t share many details. Now, thanks to Gematsu, we have a few screenshots and a much better idea of the game’s characters and setting. Atelier Lydie & Souer…
It’s the middle of the month, which means only one thing (in the context of Nintendo mobile titles) – another banner for FE Heroes is on the way. This one is for all the fans of Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, as the four new characters added all hail from…
UPDATE: It has been confirmed by Niantic that Mewtwo will be appearing worldwide via Exclusive Raid Battles. These are a new type of Raid Battle that involve a slightly more complicated process – you’ll receive an invitation in advance if you’ve previously beaten a Raid Boss at the gym where…
Looks like sucker punches will have a whole new meaning in ARMS. Whether or not you’ve been following the recent ARMS data mine, this latest tweet definitely points us in the right direction of the game’s new character — their theme being “Sweet.” Not only that; this image gives us…
PAX West will be returning to Seattle at the start of next month, bringing all sorts of video game demos, announcements and industry panels. Seeing as it’s Nintendo of America’s hometurf the company typically has a presence, but rarely holds panels. A listing has popped up on this year’s schedule,…
Splatoon 2’s the hottest thing right now but it doesn’t hurt to take a look back at the first game. CoroCoro’s uploaded an animated look at the manga that was published during the original Splatoon’s reign as my go to multiplayer fun. Enjoy seeing a group of Inklings make their…
