In the midst of Evo Japan 2020, EB Games Canada has made either an amusing mistake or let slip an unexpected leak about the latest in Capcom’s historic fighting game series. Street Fighter V, originally released in 2016, is poised to release a “Champion Edition” on PS4 and PC –…
While there’ve been some great strides for Puyo Puyo’s recognition in the west over the last few years, it can’t hold a candle to its popularity in Japan. Mobile games, arcade games, televised tournaments and more speak volumes of the puzzle icons but there’s always room for a little more…
Every summer the biggest event in fighting games takes place in Las Vegas, but for anyone needing a little action during these colder months the third ever Evo Japan is running through this weekend. Evo Japan 2020 is bringing professional level players to Chiba with competition including Super Smash Bros….
If you like to wear your Pokémon love quite literally on your sleeve you have plenty of options, and now Adidas is going all out with a new wave of merchandise to bolster your collection. As reported by the Japanese site 4Gamer, the Adidas x Pokémon promotion includes T-shirts, tracksuits,…
Have you ever wondered what a Game Boy would look like crossed over with Overwatch themes. Well, wonder no more. Rakan Khamash, an artist from Blizzard, created these incredible images. These pieces are incredibly creative, and bring back so many memories for me. My favorite one is the orange and…
It’s time to ride some really cool rails with Pikachu in this new video — and a train is anything but ordinary, that’s for sure! The Pokémon with You Train is a customized experienced for all those who use it, sporting themed interiors and exteriors. Even before entering the train,…
Sapporo’s highly anticipated Snow Festival will kick off in just a few weeks, and along with it comes a variety of attractions for attendants to gaze in wonder over. Last year, we saw Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix receive some icy attention through larger than life snow sculptures, and this year…
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If you happen to be a more seasoned Pokémon GO player, then annual events are likely old hat for you. And if you’ve played within the last year, then you’ll know that Pokémon GO has a history of celebrating the Lunar New Year. This year, the Year of the Rat,…
With just over a month to go until the launch of the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection, Capcom has put out a new trailer that focuses on the last two games in the package – the DS games Mega Man ZX and Mega Man ZX Advent. Specifically, the trailer focuses…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate really has become a celebration of gaming on all fronts, with the Spirit List in particular covering everything from obscure Virtual Boy releases to the big names. In recent months it’s even become a place for franchises that haven’t received playable character status, like Resident Evil…
Back in October, a Nintendo Live event took place in Kyoto, Japan, featuring performances by Splatoon’s Pearl, Marina, Callie, and Marie. As a surprise, the opening act started off with a very unexpected guest. While not a squid kid or Octoling, another beloved Nintendo representative took the stage: Animal Crossing’s…
The Doom series has always been known for their oozing gore and intense combat that left enemies being torn limb from limb. This iconic shooter wants you to be smart, while also encouraging you to destroy your foes with a variation of chainsaws and guns. There’s no stealth or battle…
Update: Netflix has announced that Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution will premiere through the streaming service on February 27th. Just a little over a month to go until we can all tune in! One of the most powerful Pokémon in the world wants revenge! Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution…
Trials of Mana, the 3D revival of Seiken Densetsu 3, is rounding out its collection of spotlight trailers with its third pair of main characters. This time around it’s Hawkeye and Riesz being introduced. A noble thief and a princess/captain of the guard make for an interesting pair for sure…