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…
Welcome back to the Smash Seminar! In this series I’ll be introducing readers to the world of competitive Smash through articles about history, characters, players and more, in hopes of getting more people involved in the competitive scene. Whether you wish to be a casual observer or a future champ,…
For many of today’s gamers there is no doubt a strong sense of nostalgia for the PlayStation/Nintendo 64 heyday of low polygon counts and blurry textures. Very few modern games try to capture that aesthetic however, especially compared to the number of games that call back to the 16 and…
While it’s undeniable that we long-time fans of Zelda are extremely excited for the upcoming Breath of the Wild, it’s always interesting to hear how the greater video game playing audience reacted to it’s overwhelming presence at E3 2016. Considering the game was just crowned Best in Show and Best…
Today’s update is all about pixelated cats and floating Mario heads! I know what you’re thinking: “Between the LumBEARjack cats, Ankha and Cat Mario Show badges, doesn’t the Arcade have enough feline representation?” As a dog person I tend to agree, but at least cat people get their pick of…
Last year, HAL Laboratory treated us to a lighthearted puzzle platformer that was one of the true gems of 2015 on the 3DS. That game was BOXBOY!, a fun and simple puzzle game that had us controlling Qbby, a sentient square with the ability to spawn boxes from his body….
Way back in November of last year Japan got treated to the surprise announcement of a Toon Link costume for the playable felynes of Monster Hunter Generations (or Monster Hunter X, as it’s known in the region.) With just ten days to go before the game’s western release we finally…
Hot off the heels of the last Miitomo event, Splatoon X Miitomo returns to celebrate the final Splatfest! Here’s what’s available. Splatfest T-Shirt A T-Shirt featuring Callie and Marie are now available in the Miitomo shop until July 25th. Free Squid Badge A Callie or Marie badge will be distributed…
Nintendo U.K. has released a new infographic displaying how the upcoming Splatoon 3-Pack repaints will function within the game. According to the chart, the repaints will function in the same way as the original 3-pack. While this is in no way definitive, it will definitely be disappointing if this is…
The Nintendo Badge Arcade is celebrating the release of BOXBOXBOY! all this week with brand new badges! Those who aren’t fans of the puzzle platformer can take a breath of relief, though: Animal Crossing badges are in today, too! Take a look at what’s new below. Free play?: Yes! Practice…
The recently released 5.0 update to Dolphin – a popular Gamecube and Wii software emulator – brings an exciting new feature to many Nintendo classics. Tucked in among an immense number of audio, visual, control and gameplay refinements is the introduction of proper, native support for HTC Vive and Oculus…
Take a break from befriending your Pokémon and work on increasing the affection of your bellies! Feast of Fiction, the leading authority on bringing fictional foods to life, is teaching budding PokéTrainers how to make their very own Poké Puffs! Hungry for more? Check out these other fantastic Pokémon inspired…
Developer Inti Creates has revealed new information regarding the sequel to the hit indie title Azure Striker Gunvolt. Releasing on September 30th, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 will be available on the 3DS eShop for $14.99. For those wanting a physical copy of the new game, Yacht Club Games is publishing…
