In a new interview with Traxion, Sonic series producer Takashi Iizuka explained why Sega made the decision to delay the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. While I’m pretty sure most people would have assumed this was the case, Iizuka said, “We wanted to release the Switch 2…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
The ability to turn off autosaving is not something I’ve ever really given thought to, but it seems that the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A will actually lack the ability to turn off autosaves when it releases this week. As spotted by players who have gotten leaked copies of the game…
While it was announced earlier this year and teased in the Japanese broadcast of the recent Animal Crossing Direct, Miitopia received its very own Direct in Japan today. That said, it was less like a typical Direct and more of a mini drama episode. Keep in mind that these are…
Not every NES game from back in the day has been venerated with the respect it deserves. Case in point: Sunsoft’s Blaster Master series, a small yet loved franchise of run and gun platformers beginning in 1988. While the game spawned a few spinoffs and sequels, only one game (a…
Pokémon trading cards sure have come a long way from their humble beginnings in the late ’90s. Nearly 20 years from the launch of the original TCG, some pretty amazing cards have been introduced that resemble works of art rather than playing cards. Enter: the Team Rocket TCG set. This…
If you’re over the age of 30 and had a Nintendo Power subscription, chances are you’ve at least heard of the Power Line. In the late ’80s, Nintendo was selling games like it was going out of style, and the Power Line was there to provide helpful hints and tips…
No doubt many of you JRPG fans out there are still working through the dense adventure that is Dragon Quest VII for 3DS, which released back in September. Here’s hoping you power through it before January 20th, which is now the planned North American and European release date for the…
Laura Kate Dale, one of several leakers who were right on the money with the Nintendo Switch, has come forward with another rumor claiming the release date of the system, at least in PAL territories – March 17th. This date lands on a Friday which is typical for home console…
Put your hands together if you want to clap: Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is pounding its way onto Wii U Virtual Consoles! Originally released on the GameCube back in 2005 and later ported to the Wii in 2009 under the New Play Control moniker, Jungle Beat is a unique platformer…
Pump those Reeboks and up your trash talking game: Mario and the gang are dribbling their way onto Wii U Virtual Consoles! Originally released on the Nintendo DS back in 2006, Mario Hoops is a colorful take on chillin’ out maxin’ relaxin’ all cool and shootin’ some b-ball outside of…
Mark your calendars, folks, because Nintendo has just announced a Mario Party Star Rush Twitter event scheduled for tomorrow, November 3rd, at 12:00 p.m. PST | 2:00 p.m. CST | 3:00 p.m. EST. You can see all the specific details on the Facebook event page created for the promotion, but…
Like most every other company around the world Capcom recently held its second quarter investors briefing. While a big chunk of the presentation is available in English, today saw a further batch of information uploaded to the Japanese site. Chairman of the Board Kenzo Tsujimoto was asked multiple questions about…
With a laid back charm that can’t be matched, today brought a special Animal Crossing Direct all about the upcoming update to New Leaf. And by upcoming, we mean available now! Our host Harvey (or Harv for short. Or Haaaaaaaaaarv for long…) wasted no time in letting viewers know they…
The Animal Crossing Direct is over and a lot of new information regarding amiibo has been shared. First and foremost, the update is available now. That’s right – it’s ready to be downloaded right now in the 3DS eShop. Now, lets get into the amiibo details. RV Park and amiibo…
