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…
Gachapon toys in Japan always provide fun little novelties, and this appears to be one of the most charming yet — a set of watches based around the Sony PlayStation One and the Sega Saturn of the ’90s, going for ¥400 (~$3.50) a pop. 「セガサターン」と「プレイステーション」が腕時計になってカプセルトイに登場！ 2月中旬発売 “白サターン”に“PS one”も！ 盤面はディスクデザイン https://t.co/zhO2dcXlIx…
Last year NIS America made the surprising call to officially license the fan translations of the two missing games in the Trails saga – Zero and Azure. These two final PSP entries had been skipped by localizers in order to more quickly reach the full-3D Trails of Cold Steel saga,…
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream, the upcoming sequel to 2015’s Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book (lots of mysteries around here, it seems), has revealed its redone battle system in a new trailer (that is for some reason soundless): Now battle can…
Kirby has been having a fantastic new year so far, and it’s looking like that trend is going to continue. Following up on a new Kirby and the Forgotten Land trailer and the debut of his 30th Anniversary logo, a pair of plushes have been announced to celebrate the latter….
Are you British? Do you want to play Kirby? If your answer to both of those questions is yes, then pre-ordering Kirby and the Forgotten Land from the UK MyNintendo store will net you a free gift bundle consisting of a notebook and a magnet sheet (while supplies last). …
GoodSmile has given a loving treatment to a few Fire Emblem Lords already. Lyn, Ike, and Marth have all received detailed figures that aim to capture their character and entice fans to recruit them into their own collections. Now a new character is on the way, ready to educate all…
While the full Chocobo GP experience is primed to be a Switch exclusive, that hasn’t stopped Square Enix from releasing a new mobile game themed to the racer. Simply titled Chocobo GP’, the game is a simple game with two controls – one to go back, and one to dash…
Monster Hunter Rise has just launched for PC, taking the formerly Switch exclusive to an all new frontier. That doesn’t mean Nintendo fans need feel forgotten, as new Event Quests are still arriving regularly! This week’s will put hunters against three Aknosom, with a set of winter blasted stickers up…
Typically Switch Online Game Trials have been indie releases or full titles that run a bit longer, giving a taste before requiring you to pay up for the rest (if you so choose). This latest one though is an interesting get, as it’s a smaller entry in Nintendo’s own lineup,…
YIIK: A Postmodern RPG has had a mixed reception since its release in 2019. Our own review gave the game a 5.0, citing a unique aesthetic and strong voice acting, but notes that an uneven script, slow pacing, and rudimentary battle mechanics hamper the experience. Now, a free update to…
Rune Factory has long been a series that has my attention thanks to its blend of a fantasy RPG world with more down to earth farming life sim sensibilities. Yes, you’re the hero this town needs, but you’re also a member of its community out to develop your homestead and…
Update (1/21/22): Crypton Future Media has revealed that Hatsune Miku: Tsunageru Puzzle Tamagotori will officially release in Japan on Thursday, January 27th. ＼🎊発売日発表🎊／Nintendo Switch™新作ゲーム『初音ミク つなげるパズル たまごとり』 2022年1月27日（木）発売決定💖明日から発売日まで毎日情報を公開✨お楽しみに! #初音ミク #ミクとり pic.twitter.com/deFhRmRRVH — クリプトン・モバイルコンテンツチーム (@cfm_mobile) January 21, 2022 The iconic virtual idol Hatsune Miku already blessed our Switch systems…
