Here we go! Let’s take a look at the nominees for the 2024 Game Awards. While Nintendo doesn’t have an entry in the Game of the Year category this year, it currently holds three out of five nominees for Best Family Game, where the company has historically been the favorite…
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…
One of the most common talking points among video game circles is often the music that accompanies them. Yet for every award-winning soundtrack, there’s a handful of tracks that live on for more amusing reasons. Perhaps the most well-known song of this caliber is the notorious “DK Rap” from Donkey…
Indie-pop band OFK’s episodic adventure will soon roll out on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. Last seen in May during Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase, that “Summer 2022” release date holder now has a concrete date. Starting on Thursday, August 18th, you can follow the lives of OFK’s members (Itsumi…
Here we go! Good Smile has been unveiling its Fire Emblem: Three Houses POP UP PARADE figures this summer, house by house. First, there was Edelgard and Bernadetta from the Black Eagles house (announced in June), followed by Dimitri and Felix of the Blue Lions house (announced in July). Today,…
If you’ve exhausted all that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has to offer on Switch then you may be looking to move to another animal-filled paradise that’s ripe for customization. That’s what Hokko Life promises, and it’s finally been confirmed for a Switch launch next month! The game has been in…
It’s been a full two years since Fate/EXTRA Record, an upcoming remake of the PlayStation Portable-exclusive 2010 title Fate EXTRA, was announced. Another trailer has finally dropped on Type-MOON’s YouTube channel and it has plenty of characters, environments, and special moves that Fate fans will recognize. The trailer kicks off…
August is here and that means Nintendo Switch Online has refreshed its monthly assortment of icon elements. This time around the spotlight is shining on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, with a particular focus on the Booster Course Pass DLC. Redeem your #MyNintendo Platinum Points to collect custom icons from…
Oh Tetris 99, my old friend. The puzzle royale has been a staple of Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions, letting players put their block stacking and line clearing skills to the test against the world for free. Nintendo themes have been a common incentive, usually tying into new game releases, but…
It’s been a week since Niantic began to roll out the new Daily Adventure Incense feature in Pokémon GO. For Trainers who weren’t selected during this first round, you’ll be pleased to know it’s now available for everyone! Niantic made the announcement today on the official Pokémon GO Twitter account…
Video game music is taking center stage for the first time in tonight’s BBC Proms! Announced back in April of this year, it’s finally time for Prom 21: Gaming Prom – From 8-Bit to Infinity to showcase a collection of video game music at the Royal Albert Hall in central…
Celebrate summer in style in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp! The mobile game’s monthly set of events has restarted yet again and features tropical and seaside-themed furniture and clothing rewards. Nintendo released an overview on their site detailing what’s on the calendar for August 2022 last week. For longtime players, yes, that…
Any fans of either Pokémon GO or the trading card game can find common ground on August 14th, when select retailers will have limited-time PokéStops for players to spin. To celebrate the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pokémon GO expansion, some retailers will have a PokéStop only on August 14th. In…
Summer is here, bringing the heat wherever you might be – even near Dream Land! A new animated short has been shared for Kirby and the Forgotten Land that’s all about the season’s more exhausting side. Poor Kirby and Waddle Dee are really feeling it, until they come across a…
With Xenoblade Chronicles 3 finally out for the Nintendo Switch, there’s no better time than to take part in My Nintendo rewards themed to the role-playing phenomenon. Up for grabs through the service is a new printable aimed to pretty up your physical copy of the just-released third installment. …
