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…
One of the most common talking points among video game circles is often the music that accompanies them. Yet for every award-winning soundtrack, there’s a handful of tracks that live on for more amusing reasons. Perhaps the most well-known song of this caliber is the notorious “DK Rap” from Donkey…
The Nintendo Switch’s success needs no introduction at this point, but how about an impressive milestone instead? In its latest fiscal updates, Nintendo has given the Switch’s lifetime console sales. These are reported as 103.54 million units, which now places the handheld hybrid ahead of the Wii’s 101.63 million. Next…
Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, have been a highly contentious subject since they blew up in popularity last year. Often discussed in conjunction with NFTs is the Metaverse; virtual worlds where, in some cases, it would be possible to “own” digital items. Naturally in Nintendo’s latest investor Q&A session, translated early…
Nintendo has provided a fiscal update, detailing both results and forecasts for its investors. Among that is an update to their list of Top-Selling Titles for Nintendo Switch, where plenty of familiar games are still going strong, and one 2021 contender has made its presence known. Mario Kart 8…
No one is going to argue the prominence of Pokémon as a media, G-Max size juggernaut. Pokémon Legends: Arceus may be trying something new, but in the sales department it’s firmly in step with series expectations. According to Famitsu, the Hisuian adventure has sold 1.425 million units in Japan alone…
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He’s about kicking ass, taking names, and soon you’ll be able to learn his professional aims — Reggie Fils-Aimé’s book Disrupting the Game is coming out in May. Combining both the story of Reggie’s rise from Bronx son of Haitian immigrants to one of the most prominent names in the…
Five years ago Nintendo launched what would go on to be their biggest mobile hit, and a regular part of mine and many others’ day to day lives. Fire Emblem Heroes is now in the midst of its 5th Anniversary Celebration, with multiple bonuses and in-game events beginning today! To…
Indie gamers and developers will unite for the 5th consecutive year this May when Indie Live Expo returns for its upcoming 2022 showcase. Like the last five years, the newest Indie Live Expo will spotlight old, new, and unannounced games created by independent developers from across the industry. This year,…
While many major game soundtracks are released physical and digitally shortly after their corresponding game releases, Nintendo has been a little more hit-or-miss, often resulting in fans uploading the tunes to their own YouTube channels. Thankfully, Pokémon fans may be in luck as The Pokémon Company has officially released the…
PlayStation Studios’ newest entry in their MLB The Show series will be coming to a Nintendo platform for the first time this April. In just three months, players will have the option to take MLB The Show 22 out of the living room and on the go with the Switch…
For years now, YouTuber GilvaSunner has continued to upload Nintendo game soundtracks to their channel for other fans to enjoy. From Super Smash Bros. and Kirby to Alpha Dream’s Mario & Luigi titles and The Legend of Zelda franchise, the individual has helped audiences listen to all of their favorite…
Fire Emblem Awakening fans ate good last night. It was announced that the 3DS favorite will be the star of Fire Emblem Heroes’ upcoming Valentine’s focus, but also that two of its characters secured the top spot in the mobile game’s annual Choose Your Legends popularity vote. They, as well…
