In a new interview with Australian outlet Press Start, Final Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that optimizing the game for the Nintendo Switch 2 was a bit easier than making concessions for Microsoft’s lower spec Xbox Series S. While he still praises the digital-only machine and states, “I…
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…
It seems like Black Friday arrives earlier and earlier every year — and 2025 is no exception. Tons of video games and electronics are already discounted across major retailers, so if you’re hunting for deals on Nintendo Switch games, now is a great time to start browsing. Here’s everything we’ve…
Reggie continues to make the rounds promoting his book Disrupting the Game, now three months old as his press tour treads on. And while in his latest spin with Inverse he talked a bit about accessibility and some other important topics, he spent much more time asking us all to…
We’ve all wanted to date at least one giant, city-destroying monster in our lives. “No we haven–” Yes you have. Do not lie to me. And if you legitimately haven’t, then I do not want to be your friend. But for us normal people, the monster lovers, then a game…
The emblem still burns – Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, the spinoff/sequel to Fire Emblem: Three Houses, has sold over a million units in the roughly two months since launch. A milestone achievement, especially as its predecessor Fire Emblem Warriors took around six months (including the holiday season) to reach…
Pokémon Worlds 2022 (a.k.a. 2022 Pokémon World Championships) is almost here and Nintendo is joining in on the fun with a promotion of their own. Announced today on the official Nintendo of America Twitter, Pokkén Tournament DX is getting another Game Trials! Previously available to play for free (if you…
The concept of “accessibility” has come more and more to the forefront over the past few years as people have gradually realized that no, not everyone has the physical capabilities to play a video game like anybody else. And as a stroke survivor myself, I’m always on the lookout for…
It’s Day 3 of covering the three new special weapons for Splatoon 3. Introduced to us last week during the Splatoon 3 Direct (along with the Tacticooler and Wave Breaker), the Squid Research Lab is now setting its sights on the Reefslider. They also have what is the best descriptor…
This weekend the Pokémon World Championships will be taking place in London and naturally anticipation is building for the event, both for entrants and spectators. Those within the city can already experience some PokéMagic, though, as the Transport for London cable cars that run across the River Thames have been…
It’s been announced that you’ll be able to return to farming with Doraemon and friends this November as Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom has a release date! The game, like its predecessor, blends the mechanics of Story of Seasons with the secret gadgets of Doraemon. You…
Initially slated for release earlier this year, the Life is Strange: Remastered Collection will finally be available on Nintendo Switch soon. Not only that, the title is getting a new name for this particular release. Experience Life is Strange: Remastered and Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered for the…
It’s a lightning rod time for issues of labor and working conditions across the entire gaming industry – including at Nintendo of America, where two different complaints have been lodged with the National Labor Relations Board this year (one just a few days ago). But months after IGN reported on…
Are you a big fan of The Legend of Zelda? A horse girl (or guy)? Do you have approximately seven hundred united states dollars that you’re not spending on anything in particular? Then feast your eyes on this gorgeous new statue of Link from Breath of the Wild on horseback…
Fire Emblem Heroes has delivered on one of its recurring traditions yet again. The Choose Your Legends Round 6 winners, determined by popular vote earlier this year, have been unveiled. While we knew Chrom, Tiki, Seliph, and Byleth would be getting new outfits and skills, these purposefully powered-up versions are…
