2024 has come and gone and with it, a slew of incredible games. Everything from RPGs, platformers and shooters to fighting, puzzle and simulation games, there was something for everyone. However, before we talk about the good, we do have to acknowledge the unfortunate, which are the continuing layoffs in…
2025 has been full of nonstop rumors and leaks for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch successor, and this week has been no different. According to NateDrake, Microsoft is getting ready to upgrade existing Xbox titles and port over a slew of new games! Grounded, Pentiment, and the two Ori games are already…
Now, before we get started, keep in mind this is NOT an official announcement from Nintendo and should be treated as a rumor for the time being. With that said, strap in, folks! According to industry insider Nate Drake, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be formally announced by…
A selection of key Atlus and Sega games are now officially making their way to Europe, thanks to an agreement with German publisher Deep Silver. The company announced the new partnerships today via Twitter, confirming the localization of three upcoming titles for European audiences. We're bringing @AtlusUSA and select @SEGA…
Pokémon GO is finally live! I’ve managed to get it up and running on my phone. Here are a few quick observations based on my experience playing the new game on an Android device. The professor who you meet in the beginning is Professor Willow, and he introduces you to…
The Pokémon TCG: Elite Trainer Box for the Generations expansion is live at the Pokémon Center! This is currently the only way to get your hands on the elusive box set, so be sure to place your orders now to avoid missing out. For $49.99, you get everything listed below:…
Surprise, Pokémon trainers! Pokémon GO is now available on both iOS and Android in select regions. (There’s no word about the U.S. or Canada yet.) With its release comes a wealth of information. Here is what we know so far. File Size iOS: 110 MB Android: 58 MB Professor The…
We previously reported that the June “Victory” crate from Loot Anime would include an exclusive Splatoon themed item. Well, the crates are out in the wild, and that item has been revealed to be… A green squid plushie! Yes, the exclusive item is a green squid from the World of…
UPDATE: Pokémon GO is live on iOS in New Zealand and Australia! The U.S. will probably see a release soon. Good news, trainers! Pokémon GO is now live with Google Play in select regions. You can check to see if it’s available in your region. No word yet on iOS…
Nintendo announced today that it will be attending Gamescom 2016 in Cologne, Germany from August 17th to August 21st. The convention has been taking place since 2009, with Nintendo attending annually since 2010. The show has gone on to become the biggest video game trade show in the world. Last…
Mario Kart has proven that the citizens of the Mushroom Kingdom have no qualms with taking to the road, so Mattel’s announcement of a new series of Super Mario Bros.-themed Hot Wheels should come as no surprise. Hot Wheels hasn’t been a stranger to Mario-themed rides, having released a set…
The first five minutes of the upcoming spinoff Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice have been posted to GameXplain’s YouTube page. In classic Sonic fashion, the game kicks off with a beautifully animated cutscene accompanied by cringe-worthy dialogue. It’s here that the game’s new mechanic is introduced: manipulating the environment using…
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…
