Kicking off today’s Xbox Showcase stream was the announcement of one of the worst kept secrets in gaming: an Xbox handheld. After months of speculation and leaks, Microsoft has finally confirmed what we all thought was happening: Microsoft is partnering with Asus to create a variant of its ROG Ally…
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…
Nintendo of America has dropped a brand new trailer for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS title Ever Oasis. The trailer gives an in depth look at the story in the game and a bit of the gameplay we can expect from the adorable RPG. Check it out below! Ever…
A recent, invite-only event in New York allowed some lucky people a chance to get their hands on the newest entry in the Pikmin series, Hey! Pikmin for the 3DS. Being a 2D game with some platforming and puzzle elements as opposed to an open, 3D game with real time…
It’s only been a few days since the New Nintendo 2DS was unveiled to the world, but already the good folks at GameXplain and IGN got their hands on a unit and snapped some pictures. You can check out a short video below with some size comparisons. The New Nintendo…
Been wanting to see more of upcoming Switch exclusive ARMS in action? The official Japanese twitter account for the game (which is showing no signs of slowing down) has released a minute long gameplay clip focusing on a tussle between Spring Man and Ninjara. Give it a watch: それでは、スペシャルマッチをご覧ください！#Ninjara VS…
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The drama builds with the tension between Callie and Marie and where they are at the start of Splatoon 2. Today’s update continues to hint at the potential drift that the Squid Sisters may face, but in the end demonstrates in only a few lines why Callie and Marie are…
Pokémon GO is having a mini event this weekend. Starting tomorrow afternoon (no exact time was given), Grass-type Pokémon will be a bit more active than before. The event is set to end on May 8th, so start prepping for a marathon hunting weekend! This just in: a global influx…
To kick off the next expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game series, Toys”R”Us will be holding another Pokémon event this year! As of this posting, the event will be held at all Toys”R”Us locations (except for Express and some outlet stores) on May 13th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00…
UPDATE: According to the game’s developer, VA-11 Hall-A is not currently be developed for the Switch. You can check out his statement below. https://twitter.com/Ouren/status/860177262880141315 Polish up those tankards and grab a seat at the bar, because VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartending Action has been rated for the Nintendo Switch…
And the winners are…! Nintendo took two of the four spots for this year’s World Video Game Hall of Fame. Donkey Kong, along with Pokémon Red and Green, are now officially recognized by the organization for their impact on the gaming industry and community. Rounding out the other two spots,…
UPDATE: The official Thumper Twitter account has confirmed a worldwide Switch release for the game on May 18th! Thumper launches on Nintendo Switch worldwide on May 18. Ready for Rumble Violence™? pic.twitter.com/nBPXUg7ErB — THUMPER (@ThumperGame) May 4, 2017 One of the most intriguing games heading to the Nintendo Switch that…
The lore surrounding ARMS will no doubt inspire a lot of discussion from Nintendo fans, just like Splatoon did before it. After all, it’s a world filled with colorful characters who seemingly replaced their arms with spring-loaded alternatives to compete in a bizarre take on boxing. The implications surrounding it…
