3D collectathon platformers occupy the same lane for me as comfort food or an AC/DC album. They’re reliable, and no matter how much time passes, I can always return to them and feel familiarity. Of course, the best 3D platformers that leave their mark on history end up feeling more…
Hamster Corporation has announced that the classic Namco arcade game Air Combat 22 will be heading to its Arcade Archives series for modern platforms. As the sequel to the industry defining Air Combat, Air Combat 22 expanded the gameplay by allowing players to select different aircraft to carry out their…
Limited Run Games is back with a brand-new lineup of merchandise based on a classic Sega title. To honor the 25th anniversary of Jet Set Radio, you can now get a whole slew of shirts, plushes, trading cards, and keychains to show your love for Beat and the crew. While…
Summer Game Fest has come and gone, but that’s not stopping publishers from announcing their own livestreams to update players on new games. Capcom is the latest to throw its hat into the fray, with a new 40-minute “Capcom Spotlight” stream announced for June 26th, 2025. As you can expect,…
While fervor around the Switch 2 launch is at a pretty big high, it seems as if only Nintendo is really benefitting from the release of new hardware. A report from The Game Business states that other than Cyberpunk 2077, third-party games have had an incredibly slow start on the…
The latest entry in the Mario Kart series, Mario Kart World, has just turned two weeks old. There’s a lot that makes this game stand out; from the open world to the soundtrack and more, it’s got something for everyone. Especially when looking at the wide cast of characters, with…
It seems that Nintendo surprised everyone when it revealed that Donkey Kong Bananza would be bringing back the infamous “DK Rap” as one of its tunes. No one was more surprised than the song’s composer, former Rare employee Grant Kirkhope. Having composed the song over 25 years ago and regretting…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 about to turn two weeks old now, it’s safe to say that the system has been a massive success. With record-breaking sales in such a short time, the demand for the console is truly tremendous. While the supply has mostly been able to keep up,…
Revealed in today’s Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, we’ll be seeing (or hearing) voice acting in the upcoming platformer! If you recall, Pauline was the singer of Jump Up, Super Star in Super Mario Odyssey. Bananza has already established that this younger version of Pauline is a singer, utilizing her talents…
With over 1,000 Pokémon that now exist, every one of them is a favorite of someone out there. That being said, a select few certainly stand out among the crowd as particularly popular picks, such as starter Pokémon and legendaries. One of the most beloved groups of Pokémon is Eevee…
Today’s Nintendo Direct for Donkey Kong Bananza unleashed a ton of information about the game that fills in some of the gaps from its reveal. We now know that Pauline is DK’s sidekick, most of the Kong family is back, and even Rambi will make an appearance. More important to…
So it’s finally back, for an earned encore, It’s that lyrical treat from the N64! You better cheer and you better clap, It’s the Switch 2 debut of the DK Rap! Yes, folks, for all you clamoring for early 2000s collectathon nostalgia Donkey Kong Bananza has got something special…
Donkey Kong Bananza is looking to reinvent gaming’s greatest gorilla. That fresh perspective on DK and the subterranean world he’s smashing through made it unclear how much of his familiar cast would be a part of the adventure. Young Pauline may be his true costar, but some other…
Donkey Kong Bananza, DK’s first 3D platformer in over 26 years and the first in this millennium, had its own dedicated Direct this morning. Tons of new information was revealed, but one important fact was confirmed for the new game. You may recall a leak back in April, shortly after…
It’s official — Donkey Kong Bananza is bringing the barrel-blasting action to Switch 2 on July 17th, and fans have even more reason to celebrate. Not only does the game feature a younger version of Pauline in a starring role, but it’s also getting its very own amiibo set, with…
