Kicking off today’s Xbox Showcase stream was the announcement of one of the worst kept secrets in gaming: an Xbox handheld. After months of speculation and leaks, Microsoft has finally confirmed what we all thought was happening: Microsoft is partnering with Asus to create a variant of its ROG Ally…
Over the course of the past couple years or so, the Super Mario Bros. series has seen quite a bit of change. When Charles Martinet stepped down from his role as the voice of Mario, that took many fans by surprise. That wouldn’t be the last of the well-known Mario…
Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…
The code distribution for Ash’s team continues! After taking a break (possibly thanks to Pokémon Worlds 2022), the latest episode of the Pokémon anime has a second Mystery Gift code for us. This time, Trainers can add Ash’s Dragonite to their copies of Pokémon Sword and Shield! The Mystery Gift code…
Earlier this week, Japan hosted the annual Computer Entertainment Developers Conference, or CEDEC (think their version of GDC) where they hosted a number of conferences and other events. One particular talk was hosted by Game Freak’s Keiichi Maezawa, where he discussed — what else? — Pokémon in its various forms,…
It won’t be long before the inkcredible Splatoon 3 is in our hands — and just a bit longer for the lineup of amiibo that accompany it. While details on which gear the Inkling Girl, Octoling Boy, and Small Fry amiibo contain has been hitherto mum, a glance at the…
Sony recently made headlines for its “difficult decision” to raise PlayStation 5 prices around most of the world (Europe, Japan, China, Australia, Canada, Mexico) due to high global inflation rates. The move drew ire from many fans (especially since PS5s are still somewhat difficult to obtain in the first place),…
Do you like farming? Fishing? Crafting? Fighting? All that and more lie in Harvestella, the upcoming farming simulation RPG from Live Wire and Square Enix that takes on a more elaborate fantasy aesthetic than most in the genre. Nintendo Treehouse demo’d the game as the second flick in a double…
Yesterday the premium collectible makers at First 4 Figures held a live stream revealing its next resin statue – Richter Belmont! This isn’t the cheesy anime lad you’ll recognize from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, though – that version was his Rondo of Blood design. Instead this statue takes after the…
The classic puzzle series Puzzle Bobble, formerly known outside of Japan as Bust-A-Move, is heading to Switch! The new game, subtitled Everybubble!, will be the first game in the series to include a story mode that supports up to four players. In the adventure, Bub, Bob, Peb, and Pab team…
The Pokémon Trading Card Game will enter a new expansion phase next year in honor of the upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Yet, there’s still some time left in 2022, which means Trainers can look forward to another Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield expansion. The Pokémon Company announced today that…
Heading to PAX West this year? If so, be prepared to enter the Splatlands in real life when visiting Nintendo’s booth! Announced today in a press release, Nintendo of America will be decorating this year’s booth after Splatoon 3’s Scorch Gorge multiplayer map. In addition to photo opportunities (can anyone…
Nintendo Treehouse, the folks at Nintendo of America who demo video games for our curiosity and enjoyment, demo’d Splatoon 3 in extensive detail this Thursday morning. While there was no multiplayer matchup on display (due presumably to the understandable logistical kerfuffle of arranging that), we did get quite a taste…
Apparently those Nintendo flavors at Cold Stone in the US are the tip of the proverbial iceberg. And the iceberg is made with sugar and cream. Baskin Robbins stores in Japan, also known locally as “31” (after the store’s tagline of 31 flavors of ice cream, of course), has revealed…
Treehouse Live is back with another dive into some anticipated titles. First up the team will be taking a look at Splatoon 3 ahead of this weekend’s Splatfest demo, followed by a dive into Square Enix’s life sim Harvestella. You’ll be able to tune in live below at 9:30 a.m….
