When you think of action roguelikes, Supergiant Games’ smash hit Hades likely comes to mind. Its blend of Diablo-esque isometric overhead perspective with God of War’s mythological combat and Greek god background made for a divine combo. It continues to chart in the Switch eShop’s top 20 most downloaded games….
Throughout the NES generation and up to even the PS3, Konami used to hide a cheat code in almost all of its games that was colloquially dubbed the “Konami Code.” The most famous example is the 30-lives cheat in the NES version of Contra, a code almost everyone has used…
In a hilarious turn of events, Apple has removed an iPhone GBA emulator from the App Store because the software was, itself, pirated. The app in question, iGBA, was a clone of the open-source GBA4iOS app, just with ads slapped onto the code. In a message to MacRumors, Apple confirmed…
There are plenty of video game franchises hitting significant milestones this year, but one of the most noteworthy is Dragon Quest’s 30th anniversary. While the series has only seen moderate success in the West over the years, its Japanese reputation is through the roof, with over 50 million combined sales…
Hey, everyone! There are tons of new badges in the Badge Arcade today fresh for the picking, so get your little hands ready! First off, there are a bunch of new and returning Majora’s Mask badges, featuring some beautiful artwork and cool masks. If that’s not your style, go 8-bit!…
Welcome to Collectors Corner! Each week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the special editions of consoles and other Nintendo merchandise that I love. Ever since I was a kid Nintendo’s special editions have stood out to me, and I’m excited to share that passion with you all….
A set of Super Mario Bros. themed Uno cards have appeared on Amazon Japan. Slated for a release date of June 18th, the game appears to have all the trappings of a normal Uno game but with Mario, Diddy Kong, the Koopalings and more on the cards. There’s no word…
Are you one of the many who’ve been counting down the days until the release of Kirby: Planet Robobot? Well, here’s a little something to quench that pink puff thirst! The very first Kirby Series amiibo trailer from Nintendo of America is here at last. Have a look! Kirby: Planet…
Rose Colored Gaming, the company known for creating beautiful, and often intricate, one-of-a-kind and specially customized gaming accessory items, has brought the world a new treat for collectors– and this time, it’s Pokémon themed. Feast your eyes on this stunning Pokémon 20th anniversary themed 2DS display stand. Available in the…
The official website for Dragon Ball Fusions updated today with images showing a New 3DS bundle including the game and special, Dragon Ball-themed cover plates. As a lifetime fan of all things Dragon Ball, I can only hope this beautiful bundle makes it to us folks out west. Along with…
If you live in the New York City area, take note: Nintendo is hosting a private demo of Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE in Rockefeller Plaza on May 26th, and you’re invited. Applications to attend the TMS♯FE demo appear to be limited, so apply now while you can. There are few…
Have all those exhausting mayoral duties gotten you down? Chances are, you could probably use a vacation, and you’re in luck! The Badge Arcade has a fresh ticket to a tropical island all for you! Free play? No. Practice catcher: Today’s the last day this beautiful trip is available, though,…
Miitomo, Nintendo’s first foray into the mobile software market, has undeniably been off to a phenomenal start with over 10 million unique users having already joined the social sensation. Yet today, a mere two months after its launch, it’s become increasingly more evident that Miitomo is suffering from a user…
Nintendo’s had a long history of odd ads – from funky dance Zelda to The Turtles’ Smash Bros – so it’s interesting to get a look at where it all began. The company’s first video game television advertisement was a 30 second Game & Watch ad that is strikingly simple,…
With the recent announcement that NIS America would no longer publish Atlus games in Europe, fans in the region have been understandably anxious about what that means for future releases like Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, Etrian Odyssey V and Persona 5. Even after Atlus was bought by Sega, the…
