3D collectathon platformers occupy the same lane for me as comfort food or an AC/DC album. They’re reliable, and no matter how much time passes, I can always return to them and feel familiarity. Of course, the best 3D platformers that leave their mark on history end up feeling more…
Hamster Corporation has announced that the classic Namco arcade game Air Combat 22 will be heading to its Arcade Archives series for modern platforms. As the sequel to the industry defining Air Combat, Air Combat 22 expanded the gameplay by allowing players to select different aircraft to carry out their…
Limited Run Games is back with a brand-new lineup of merchandise based on a classic Sega title. To honor the 25th anniversary of Jet Set Radio, you can now get a whole slew of shirts, plushes, trading cards, and keychains to show your love for Beat and the crew. While…
UPDATE: According to Axiom Verge Marketing Specialist Dan Aldeman, the game is NOT confirmed for the Switch at this time. Sorry for the confusion. https://twitter.com/Dan_Adelman/status/856557130257768448 Looks like fans of Tom Happ’s critically lauded Metroidvania platformer didn’t have to wait long for that green light confirmation, as Axiom Verge is officially…
Over the weekend it was announced via its official Twitter that Bravely Second has now reached a new sales milestone. Since it released in Japan two years ago, the RPG sequel has managed sell 700,000 copies. This was one of my favorite franchises to come out of the 3DS, so…
The official Japanese ARMS Twitter account has been busy lately, offering fans a look at some high quality art and even game assets and animations. Joining that list today are two brief looks at some aspects of the game, with the first being a spotlight on one of its equippable…
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Jackbox Games — the makers of wild, irreverent party games such as You Don’t Know Jack, Fibbage and Drawful — have announced a fourth collection of games. With the original and revolutionary title of The Jackbox Party Pack 4, it’ll arrive in the fall on “major digital marketplaces,” which presumably…
Best Buy has confirmed via Twitter this afternoon that the NES Classic Edition will indeed be restocked at in-store locations across the US on April 24th. As we mentioned yesterday, we highly recommend getting in line early if you hope to snag the mini machine as Nintendo has announced that…
I’ve fallen victim to plenty of Japanese lottery merchandise at this point. Kuji (as lotteries are called here) charge you a flat rate from a guaranteed prize, though the quality of these differ from tier to tier considerably. Most times, you walk away with a small keychain or phone charm,…
Recreating elements from your favorite game can be tricky. High school me spent a lot of time trying to track down pins straight out of The World Ends With You, and that was just purchasing. When it comes to making items yourselves, it’s a whole different affair, though thankfully, there…
Nintendo of America has just released a new five minute video showcasing the ins and outs of the upcoming Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. Not only do we get a whole lot of details on the gameplay itself, we also get several minutes of new English voice acting. Check…
We go through the first ten minutes of the upcoming Nintendo Switch title TumbleSeed to get our first taste of this unique new gaming experience.
Want one more chance to snag a NES Classic Edition? According to a post by CheapAssGamer, the recently discontinued console will be hitting store shelves in the US on Monday, April 24th. If you’re hoping to pick one up, we highly recommend you line up early, as demand for the…
When it comes to Japanese arcade staples, no cabinet quite stands out like Taiko no Tatsujin’s, or Taiko Drum Master. With its massive drum set and associated loud banging, it’s hard to miss. The developers at Namco have often teamed up with Nintendo for collaborations, and now the Legend of…
