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…
Nintendo’s augmented reality Switch game Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit has been out for a little over a year now and if you were thinking of breaking it out for the holiday season then you’re in luck, as it’s received an update adding a bunch of new features. …
WayForward has a new surprise for Shantae fans! Later this month, Shantae and the Seven Sirens will be getting a brand new (and free) content update. This “Spectacular Superstar” Update is bringing new modes and a few enhancements. WayForward detailed what’s included on their official site: Definitive Mode: A…
Since November 5th and the Animal Crossing 2.0 update, my Twitter and Reddit feeds have been completely flooded with content from the game — from new island builds and exciting new town layouts, to creative and unique ways to use all the new items and content in the game. In…
Since nearly the beginning of the franchise, Pokémon has leveraged its marketing muscle to work with some of the hottest pop stars around — who can forget the legendary Donna Summer belting about the Power of One? The tradition has continued through this very year, when virtual uncanny valley Post…
Niantic isn’t just aiming to give players games on their mobile devices; it’s always encouraged people to get active out in the world, together. Ever since the days of Ingress, the company has brought people together, and the company is reflecting that sentiment in the latest ad. Titled “Meet You…
Party puzzle game Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is set to release this December 3rd, which is only a few short weeks away. Before you jump into the full game, why not sample it with the new free demo Nintendo just announced? Available in the eShop now, you can…
One of Minecraft’s unsung strengths is its ability to immerse you in environments, despite their simplistic appearance. This naturally lends itself well to theme park-like areas, and finally Walt Disney World is officially collaborating with the game on an explorable Magic Kingdom to celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary. …
We’ve known he was coming for a while now but that still won’t prepare you for Sonic the Hedgehog in Monster Hunter Rise. The collab, which helps mark the hedgehog’s 30th anniversary, includes a full body suit for your Palico, a Tails outfit for your Canyne, and some gear for…
With less than a month to go until The Game Awards 2021, the nominees of the game industry’s grandest year-end celebration have now been announced, and Nintendo seems to have left a decent impression on players this year. Metroid Dread has been nominated for “Game of the Year,” and other…
Back in 2002, many Nintendo fans were introduced to the Soulcalibur franchise when the second installment of the acclaimed fighting series arrived on the GameCube. It certainly got everyone’s attention with The Legend of Zelda’s Link featured as a guest fighter, but many stuck around for its addictive gameplay and…
G4, the video game network that aired from 2002 to 2014, has officially re-launched via streaming services and linear TV. The channel can be found in Verizon Fios, Xfinity TV, and Cox cable packages, as well as via the streaming service Philo; more providers will be announced within the coming…
New pieces have joined the Pokémon X RockLove jewelry collection this week. This latest set is embracing the silver theme associated when one celebrates a 25th anniversary, making it a fantastic complement to Pokémon’s 25th anniversary celebration. Step aside Pikachu, this time the focus is on the classic and iconic…
