When looking at the Super Mario franchise from a modern lens, one of the most distinct aspects is the parallel existence of both traditional 2D entries alongside the more open 3D iterations. This side-by-side formula didn’t always exist, though; the jump to 3D would need a bit over a decade…
Any Sonic the Hedgehog film that included Shadow and didn’t have Crush 40’s “Live and Learn” would have been a monumental misfire. While that’s not the key to the film’s massive success this weekend (it managed to topple Mufasa: The Lion King with ease), even director Jeff Fowler understands how…
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…
Super Monkey Ball has gotten lots of love lately, with a couple of releases to its name and a presence on social media that just keeps rolling. In the wake of Banana Mania, Sega’s set up a new survey to get fan feedback on how this potassium-rich series is doing….
Amidst the news for Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s official release date, Bandana Waddle Dee co-op fun times, new and returning copy abilities, and more, there was one fairly important detail that slipped through — amiibo. While many fans figured that Kirby’s newest adventure would also be amiibo compatible, it…
If you just can’t get enough physical Switch games, Limited Run Games has another release coming down the fairway. A Little Golf Journey, developed by Okidokico and published by Playtonic, is a cute, relaxing little puzzle game that has you bringing color back to an expansive world using the power…
The team over at Lego Ideas — where they accept fanmade product ideas to review for the possibility of turning into a real set — has just accepted its third and final round of 2021 finalists, listing every project that acquired 10,000 supporters with the promise of review. And one…
The original Pokémon Diamond and Pearl for the Nintendo DS kickstarted a unique easter egg tradition for the series – diamond dust, special crystalline snow, would fall in the game’s Snowpoint City on certain dates like Leap Day or the day that marks the in-universe discovery of Mew (March 31st)…
Update (1/13/): Another NeoGeo Pocket classic is available now on Switch! A trailer’s arrived for the just-released SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters’ Clash — have a watch: Another NeoGeo Pocket Color hit is coming to Nintendo Switch! None other than the beloved crossover SNK vs. Capcom: Card…
This year Kirby’s heading off to a Forgotten Land, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something worth remembering. Back in 1992 he set out on his first foray into Dream Land, which makes 2022 the Kirby 30th Anniversary year! Marking the occasion is a new logo, featuring the pink puffball…
Just when I thought we were all clear, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate comes in with the wake up Shoryuken… On the heels of the three Metroid Dread spirits becoming readily available, a new Spirit Board event has been announced. This one marks the Street Fighter 35th Anniversary, and is doing…
Kirby and the Forgotten Land just debuted a new trailer, featuring plenty of what makes the Kirby games so endearing. The charming music, plus familiar characters and abilities, are all coming together with new ideas and full 3D environments. In the trailer, we get confirmation on the following copy abilities:…
We’re only a few days into 2022 and Nintendo has already dropped its first surprise of the year. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is officially coming on March 25th, and boy oh boy, does it look fantastic! Check out the brand-new trailer below, showcasing the 3D worlds and some all-new…
In a move that sounds closer to a Hard Drive article than reality, two former LAPD police officers lost their jobs playing Pokémon GO in 2017, having just lost their appeal. While in general a cut and dry tale of police misconduct, the full appellate document reveals a story with…
While Assassin’s Creed was a big hit when it first hit the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2008, it was the sequel that made the franchise blow up. The popularity of new main character Ezio was noteworthy in particular, with it leading to the Italian assassin getting a trilogy…
