It’s no surprise that GameStop has been declining in sales over the last few years. With many people shifting over to digital games and the impact of COVID-19 still being felt, it’s honestly a surprise that GameStop has lasted this long without being snatched up by another corporation. In Canada,…
Since the unveiling of the Switch 2 last month, Nintendo has been hosting a series of videos it calls “Creator’s Voice” for new games coming to its platform. The latest in that line of videos features Square Enix’s Naoki Hamaguchi, series director for Final Fantasy VII Remake and its sequels….
When Elden Ring releases on Nintendo Switch 2 this year, it won’t just be a belated port to Nintendo’s console family and nothing more. Its subtitle, “Tarnished Edition,” will actually include some extra content to sweeten the deal for fans who are either double-dipping or have waited for a portable…
Development for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate concluded this year, a landmark achievement in video games, crossover and hype generation — but people are (somehow) already speculating about what’s next. Beloved Director Masahiro Sakurai doesn’t seem to have any particular idea at the moment, not committing to no more Smash games…
GameWorks, the chain known for its entertainment center venues featuring arcades and restaurants, announced last week that it has closed the doors of its remaining locations. Like many establishments over the course of the last year and a half, GameWorks was hit hard by the pandemic, citing that financial difficulties…
There are only a small handful of sports personalities whose names you’ve heard even if you know next to nothing about the sport in question. Even if you’ve never looked so much as looked at a field the names Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, or Wayne Gretzky probably register somewhere in…
Look at any year-end top seller list and it’s pretty much populated by big ticket titles — which is why it’s nice that Nintendo has released a video announcing which indie titles of 2021 sold best. While not ranked (for understandable reasons), it still provides a glimpse into what was…
The past two years have brought semiconductor shortages the likes of which we haven’t seen before, making the acquisition of consoles difficult due to scarcity. And it doesn’t seem to be improving anytime soon, as Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said 2022 will likely continue to bring supply issues for the…
This year’s winter alts are still around, but Fire Emblem Heroes is already looking to the future. The New Year, specifically, with the annual tradition of kimono-clad characters returning. This time it’s mostly composed of ones introduced in the mobile game’s Book V storyline, with a Radiant Dawn Laguz added…
A new Poké Toon recently arrived, but it features an old favorite. While it’s not the same Jigglypuff you might remember from the anime, this Balloon Pokémon is here to give us its own story. That story’s all about making friends and finding your voice, with our spiky-haired…
If you’re like me, then you were raised on the childhood PC games of Humongous Entertainment — from their cornucopia of Backyard Sports titles that etched the name “Pablo Sanchez” into the echelon of all-time great athletes to a huge array of point-and-click classics like Pajama Sam and Sly Fox….
The best-selling eShop games of 2021 in Japan have arrived, offering an interesting look into the year’s hottest sellers on the other side of the Pacific. It’s not particularly surprising to see Monster Hunter Rise, the most recent entry in a franchise extremely popular in Japan, top things off, though…
Initially spotted via an online listing, Lego and Sega have confirmed that a set inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog is coming soon! Very soon, in fact, as a full press release has confirmed the Lego Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone Set will be available January 1st. Welcome to…
Mario Kart Tour is still celebrating the holidays, and it’s got the perfect power-up to really “ring” in the New Year. The Super Bell is pretty limited as-is, but it looks like a couple upcoming drivers have gotten their paws on it. Behold, the purrfect pairing that is Cat Rosalina…
Echoes of Mana is an upcoming mobile RPG set in the Mana/Seiken Densetsu universe, utilizing the lore and characters of four different games (Adventures of Mana, Secret of Mana, Trials of Mana, and Dawn of Mana) alongside new original characters and story. Of course, one of the Mana series’ most…
