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…
Looking to kill some time before the release of ARMS? The folks at Nintendo Japan have you covered with an ARMS inspired paper craft project featuring the game’s lovable announcer Biff. Personally, I’ve never been too good at these sorts of things, but if you are brave enough to put…
Last week we shared a video of some extended Ever Oasis gameplay, showing the progression of a quest. Now, Nintendo of Japan has released a new video of the upcoming 3DS RPG that tours the massive desert that makes up the game’s world. It definitely gives an idea of how…
Can’t get enough Pokémon merch? Well, in the coming weeks the Pokémon Centers around Japan will be an even bigger treasure trove than usual, as brand new plushes, clothing items and more arrive in stores. First up are some cute plushes of both the standalone and keychain varieties. Pyukumuku, Bounsweet…
The next chapter of Squid Sisters Stories has been posted on the official Splatoon 2 website. Chapter Five gets a little gloomier than the chapter before it, with Marie heading off alone to the Squid Sisters’ home town in Calamari County. The chapter reads with an aura of loneliness after…
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It’s here! Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch has arrived and Nintendo of America has just released a new trailer to celebrate. Whether it’s the first time you’ve played the iconic title or the tenth, there’s surely reason to get excited. Check out the launch trailer:
Devastating news, Badge Arcade aficionados: the Collectible Badge Center (as it’s known in Japan) is set to receive its final update to its vast compilation of digital 3DS stickers later this month on May 26th. Details for the sudden drop in support are scarce, though word is 3DS storage issues…
When the Nintendo Switch was officially unveiled back in January various third parties came forward with their plans. In Japan, Bandai Namco confirmed a Taiko Drum Master game, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and an unspecified entry in the “Tales of” franchise would be heading to Nintendo’s latest system. While the…
UPDATE: Even more great news for Shantae fans! Shantae: Half-Genie Hero will also receive a physical release, courtesy of XSeed Games. The game will also support HD Rumble and will include over 150 HD Rumble events. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero for Nintendo Switch contains over 150 custom-made HD Rumble events!…
Take a break from Alola this week because the US Pokémon Center has new plush additions! All of them hail from the Johto region — the second generation starters have Umbreon, Espeon and Slowking to round out the set. All six of the plushes are $14.99 and fit within the…
Last month at SXSW, Sega showed off another returning stage in Sonic Mania – Flying Battery Zone. Sonic, Tails and Knuckles first ran through this soaring scrap yard way back in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, and Mania’s redux features the same flying platforms, evil mines and spinning tubes….
As part of the E3 plans unveiled by Nintendo this morning, the company confirmed two tournaments that will be present at the show. On top of the Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational that was announced a few weeks back, there’ll also be an ARMS focused event. The Splatoon 2 tournament…
