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…
As part of Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th anniversary celebrations, Sega has been running a series of featurettes called Sonic Rings. Each installment features an interview with a popular YouTuber, discussing their thoughts and their history with the Sonic franchise. The latest episode is a very special one indeed, as it…
If you’ve been looking to explore a unique 3D platforming world you might be interested in checking out Demon Turf, the latest game from Slime-San creator Fabraz. The game blends 2D animation with 3D environments that you are tasked with exploring as the demon Beebz on her quest to take…
The adorable (and comfortable!) HORIPAD Mini controller lineup from Hori will be expanding next week with three new Mario-themed controllers for Nintendo Switch featuring the red plumber himself, Peach, and Yoshi. Available for Pre-order on @amazon https://t.co/pLljZR5MeK Our new HORIPAD Mini Mario, Peach and Yoshi for @Nintendo #Switch Get…
Another JRPG has landed on Switch and this time it’s the sequel to The Caligula Effect, FuRyu’s high school-set otherworldly adventure. You can view the blissful setting of Redo and check out how you’ll dismantle it in the new launch trailer below.
People are playing Smash in droves this week, no doubt spurred by Kingdom Hearts coming to the game. Busy as the Keyblade must be, it and its wielder won’t be making an appearance in the latest promo image for the game’s weekly events. Instead plenty of other characters are punching…
The remakes of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl (aptly titled Brilliant Diamond & Shipning Pearl) are almost here! In anticipation of the games’ release, The Pokémon Company has a contest to get you ready for revisiting the Sinnoh region. How about a real-life Pokémon Super Contest? Get ready for Pokémon Presents…
HypeTrain Digital and LEAP Game Studios have announced that their charming hand-drawn action game Tunche will finally let its jungle rumble Tuesday, November 2nd, on the Nintendo Switch. Tunche is a hack and slash title inspired by shamanism and witchcraft. The gameplay features a beat ‘em up focus…
The essence of the spirits is coming to the real world! Fangamer has announced that it will be teaming up with Thunder Lotus Games to bring brand new Spiritfarer merchandise to fans starting today. Have a look below at the “Stellar Shipmates” t-shirt that is now available and the Daffodil…
Mario Party Superstars releases later this month on the Switch, so now makes sense as a time to release some commercials for the game, as seen in this seemingly innocuous 30-second advertisement: But this TV spot raises more questions than answers: namely, how effed up would it be…
Following its debut trailer last week, promotion has finally kicked into high gear for Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, the upcoming origin movie reboot of the popular survival-horror video game franchise. Two new international posters for the movie have been shared online, both featuring the main cast of Claire…
The Pokémon Company has been celebrating the franchise’s 25th-anniversary in a variety of ways – P25 Music, special 25th-anniversary-themed merchandise, remakes of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, and more. Today’s announcement concerning the Pokémon TCG game is pulling double duty, showing off a new mechanic as well as celebrating the card…
Early last year we brought you the news that Cassette Beasts would be bringing its mix of open-world exploration and monster battling to the Nintendo Switch. Now, well over a year later, we have another trailer showcasing more of those features while also giving us a look at the puzzle…
