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…
While they may not be one of the most iconic platforming duos around, the cavemen Joe & Mac have stuck around thanks to Data East’s back catalogue continuing to be ported to the likes of Nintendo Switch Online. Now the two are getting a remake, though it’s quite a bit…
It isn’t the Season of Mischief in Pokémon GO without a big Halloween event! Niantic is making this year’s spooky gathering into a big two-part event and it starts soon! Beginning on Friday, October 15th at 10 a.m. (your local time), you’ll find some new Costumed Pokémon, new chapters in…
The Pokémon Company’s Nintendo Switch and mobile puzzle game, Pokémon Cafe Mix, is not only getting revamped this year, but it also has a new name – Pokémon Cafe ReMix. The name change was announced back in August, yet details of the retooled version didn’t include a release date. Today,…
The Nintendo Switch may see another Mega Man game soon! Rockman X DiVE, a mobile game (and known as Mega Man X DiVE in the west), had a brand new update that included some interesting code. As reported by Rockman Corner, the app’s latest datamine includes code mentioning Nintendo Switch (as…
Universal Studios Japan is wasting no time with integrating the Pokémon brand into the theme park! Last week it was announced in a press release that The Pokémon Company and Universal Studios Japan “enter[ed] a long-term partnership to jointly explore groundbreaking entertainment that will immerse guests into the world of…
Pokémon 25: The Album is almost here! The collection of songs from Katy Perry, Post Malone, and more will be debuting in stores later this week. Preparing for the launch, the previously announced “Evolution of a Song” video series is now available to watch! Featuring Cyn, Mabel, and Vince Staples,…
Earlier today various outlets reported on what they saw from a hands-off preview of the imminent remakes Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. While a lot of what was covered we already knew from early promotional materials and through inference, we now have confirmation of a few specific details. Thanks…
The Pokémon Center releases an array of items for entertainment, the home, and the office just about every week, yet somehow the collections always have a new, fresh air about them that make their appeal all the more delightful. Later this week, the company and in-house furniture maker Karimoku are…
It warms my heart knowing a new generation of fans will get to play Banjo-Kazooie once it’s available via the Switch Online Expansion Pack. Easily one of my all-time favorites, on the N64 or otherwise, the fine folks at Fangamer are doing their part to prop up the bear and…
Have you been itching to embark on a classic adventure like in the RPG’s of yore? Well, Critical Games’ Joshua Hallaran might just have what you’re looking for, as the upcoming 8-Bit Adventures 2 has been confirmed for Switch as well as PlayStation 4, 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series….
In recent years companies have been experimenting with Advent Calendars. No longer content revealing pictures or tiny pieces of chocolate, companies like LEGO and Funko have had the festive countdowns feature toys. Now Sega is getting in on the fun with a new Sonic collectible that you’ll need to put…
Explosive items have rightfully earned a place of terror-tinged respect in the world of Super Smash Bros. From the Bob-omb to the Fake Smash Ball, the destructive capabilities and (if turned on) constant threat of their surprise appearance always livens things up in a free-for-all. For the game’s next online…
