As time marches ever forward, I’m beginning to have this bizarre sensation of writing retrospectives for films, games, and consoles that I was alive for the launch of. Released on November 18th, 2001, in the US, the Nintendo GameCube came at an exciting time for the games industry. Even to…
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…
2008’s Wii classic Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is coming to Nintendo Switch, and if you’re looking for a physical edition, the folks over at Limited Run Games have you covered. They’ll be releasing no less than three physical versions for the game, with pre-orders opening on Friday. Discover…
If you’re a big enough anime fan, you’ve probably at least heard of Type-Moon, the company behind the likes of the Fate franchise, Melty Blood, and Tsukihime. While acclaimed and loved by a niche audience, many of Type-Moon’s original VNs have remained without official translations for a long time —…
You may be familiar with Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, an upcoming spiritual successor to the classic Suikoden series headed by franchise creator Yoshitaka Murayama — a title full of politics, war, and tons and tons of characters. That game is coming sometime next year, and we don’t have any news…
The newest Nintendo Switch Sports trailer, titled “Run This House,” has debuted, showcasing typical family-friendly sports action as kids compete amongst one another and with parents for honor and glory, demonstrating all of the game’s various sports alongside the tagline “It’s time to find out who runs this house.” …
We often break news of acquisitions by game companies, but it’s rarely something so… simple: Nintendo has bought land from the city of Kyoto in order to build a second headquarters building slated for completion by December 2027. The company’s first headquarters are, of course, already located in Kyoto, and…
The wait for Atlus and Vanillaware’s latest game to come to Switch is finally over. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim has officially launched, giving Nintendo fans and handheld devotees a shot at one of the finest narrative experiences you’ll find on any system. You can read more about our…
Capcom may be looking ahead, with Street Fighter 6 introduced and Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak the next big thing for Switch owners, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have time for some classics. We were already introduced to the Darkstalkers heavy (and that’s not a complaint in the slightest) Capcom…
A week has passed and that means its time for Nintendo Switch Online’s selection of Splatoon 2 icons to get changed up. In this latest wave you can customize your profile with the likes of Callie, Marie, Octolings, and more. These new elements will be available until April 18th…
One of the earliest PlayStation 5 exclusives is setting sail for new horizons, with googly eyes set firmly on the Switch. That’s right – Bugsnax has arrived! Based on tracking and capturing its titular creatures, Nintendo fans will be able to join the fun on Snaktooth Island. It’s not just…
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is shaping up to be a much grander experience than its older spinoff sibling. The first FEW wasn’t bad, and some of the ideas it had that came from Fire Emblem itself were implemented well, but it’s looking like Three Hopes is out to narrow…
NIS America has tasked Trails fans with deciding the reversible cover art for the long-awaited The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero localization to PlayStation 4 and Switch. Simply head on over to the official poll website and cast your vote for one of the three box arts shown below….
We’ve all mourned how Nintendo never cuts the prices on their games before — over five years later and Breath of the Wild still goes for $60 — which makes sales on first-party games all the more attention-grabbing. Thankfully, Best Buy is having such a sale right now, which includes…
