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…
Are you a fan of the hack-n-slash genre with a propensity for darker themed games? If you are, we’ve got some good news for you: Indie developer The Game Kitchen’s recent Kickstarter project, Blasphemous, just became a reality for home consoles, including the Switch, as announced on Twitter. Your…
While WayForward is well regarded for its original IP like Shantae and Mighty Switch Force, the studio is no stranger to licensed games, from Duck Tales: Remastered to Adventure Time. That said, it might come as a surprise to learn that the team’s next project is a The Mummy game….
Players who like a good adventure game may take great interest in the latest title coming to the Nintendo Switch. FDG Entertainment just announced that action-adventure game Oceanhorn will be making its way to the beloved system on June 22nd, a date merely weeks away. Often compared to Zelda in…
Atlus games have always had a rocky history when it comes to releasing in Europe; for years it wasn’t unusual to wait four to six months for the likes of Persona 4 and Trauma Center, and in some cases, like Devil Survivor Overclocked, it took years. Thankfully, in July 2016…
Earlier today, Thomas Happ Games announced that Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition is coming to the Nintendo Switch in August of this year. The Multiverse Edition is a physical version of the game and includes loads of goodies, including a deluxe booklet, poster, documentary and soundtrack CD. If you…
Last night’s official trailer for Super Nintendo World had us giddy. Universal Studios Japan is clearly thrilled too and the park’s official social media accounts are sharing segments from the groundbreaking ceremony that took place within the last 24 hours. The video’s first thirty seconds has Mario “running” through a…
Just under a month ago we reported on the remixed version of Sonic 3’s Flying Battery Zone in Sonic Mania. Now, another classic level is making a comeback – Chemical Plant Zone. Chemical Plant returns in Sonic Mania – here’s a sneak peek at Act 2. pic.twitter.com/AC7sSsKLJ4 — Sonic the…
It’s hard to believe it’s almost been a year since Pokémon GO first launched on July 6th and took the world by storm. While the hype has naturally died down since, Niantic isn’t letting the first anniversary pass by without a celebration. Via the official Niantic blog, the company has…
TurboGrafx-16 fans, rejoice! Konami’s pumping the Wii U full of quarters tomorrow with retro TurboGrafx-16 classics Alien Crush and Neutopia II! Easily dismissed as just another in a sea of pinball simulators, Alien Crush used its harrowingly intergalactic theme to bring the genre to new heights back in 1988. It…
In addition to a brand new trailer that was released earlier tonight, Universal Studios Japan has issued a press release about Super Nintendo World. We’re getting closer to a specific release date, initially slated for 2020 opening, the theme park expansion will be opened prior to the Tokyo Olympic Games….
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Universal Studios Japan has just released a brand new trailer celebrating the upcoming Super Nintendo World theme park! The trailer features Mario running around the park at the delight of its guests. According to the description, Super Nintendo World will be a unique structure consisting of two layers,…
