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…
This week’s announcement from Super Rare Games is a bit different. Yes, they’re selling a new physical game for the Nintendo Switch, but this isn’t a “once digital, but now also physical via a limited batch” release. Under a new label, Super Rare Shorts, games launched as this line are…
Artist MagiteksCraftworks makes a ton of high quality figures and little sculptures related to video games, displaying a remarkable amount of skill and craftsmanship in a relatively niche field. And their latest display is even more impressive — a faithful diorama recreation of the battle against Ultros in Final Fantasy…
Just in time for Nintendo VS’ Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Splatoon 2 Fall competitions, Nintendo has added Twitch to the Nintendo Switch. A free app dedicated to the streaming site landed on the Nintendo eShop today and Nintendo promoted the release on their social media channels. Twitch is…
Yesterday we got a new trailer for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl that revealed the all-new Ramanas Park, which will only be accessible after a day-one patch is installed. Turns out that’s not the only feature that’ll require the update, as detailed via Nintendo’s official update page. For starters,…
Bomberman has a design that’s perfect for cute merchandising, with his big bobble head, spherical hands, and simple accessories. This latest collab comes from After the Credits, and what sets it apart is its sustainability. That’s right, this fella is made of recycled polyester. He also comes with a little…
The SteamWorld series is growing! We’ve known since earlier this year that more games are in the works for the franchise, but nothing had been formally announced. Today, thanks to the Thunderful Games presentation, we got a name and first look for the next SteamWorld game. Carrying off where SteamWorld…
To help celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts, the Disney Ambassador Hotel in Tokyo will be accepting guests into special, Kingdom Hearts-themed rooms starting January 6th, 2022! For you Kingdom Hearts fans who might have coincidentally been planning a trip to Japan, this might be something…
The Pokémon collaboration merch just keeps on flowing, and this time, it’s in the form of some really beautiful bag and pouch designs from LeSportsac. Starting on Wednesday, November 17th, LeSportsac, in collaboration with Pokémon, will be releasing a collection of bags that (mostly) feature the iconic mascot Pikachu in…
As The Pokémon Company is gearing up for the launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl next week, new Poké Lids have been landing in the streets of Japanese cities nonstop over the past few days. The Saitama, Chiba, and Hokkaido prefectures have all been hit with a new…
We may be at the end of a different era when it comes to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The next online tournament event has been announced, featuring vehicles that are ridden on as the main platform – think F-Zero, Pilotwings, and Star Fox. Get ready to ride – the…
Unless you’re somehow new to the Pokémon community on Twitter, it should come as no surprise that new Pokémon releases mean new Pokémon leaks. It’s like chocolate and vanilla. Maple syrup and pancakes. Dialga and Palkia. These things just go together — and while not everyone might like it, it…
Earlier today we covered the news that Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl would have special bonuses for players with save data from Pokémon Sword or Shield and Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Let’s Go, Eevee! Well, turns out Legends: Arceus is getting in on the action, too. If the…
