Nintendo’s video game legacy has come a long way since its inception; from the company’s first games in the ‘70s to the worldwide influence it holds now, there’s been a lot lost to time along the way. One of the more memorable relics of the past was the Nintendo Space…
The trend of converting classic and popular Pokémon into life-sized plushes has finally reached its logical conclusion. After years of bringing some of our favorite buddies to life, such as Psyduck, Porygon, and Mew, Japan’s Pokémon Center has given into the memes and created the ultimate life-sized plush: Gardevoir. Every…
Well, this is an article I wasn’t expecting to write today, but I’m sure glad I am! Two icons from the early 2000s collide as Netflix just released the opening credits for their upcoming Devil May Cry animated series—featuring music from none other than Limp Bizkit! Give it a listen/watch…
While not quite as famous as Namco’s other arcade games of the ’80s, Sky Kid was still revolutionary in that it was the company’s first game that enabled simultaneous two-player fun. Now, that original arcade release is hitting the Switch thanks to Hamster’s Arcade Archives, which sets it apart from…
When you think of the iconography of Japan, few things are more quintessential than Pokémon and sumo. While the former has been around for much less time than the latter (which dates back millennia to antiquity), we’re finally seeing a cultural mashup between the two, as The Pokémon Company is…
Shoji Meguro, best known as the composer for the Persona series, has announced today he is leaving Atlus to pursue indie game development. Meguro has been making RPGs in his spare time as a hobby over the past several years, and applied to the first round of Kodansha Game Lab…
No doubt encouraged by the strong performance of Tales of Arise, a different kind of performance is hitting the stage for an encore. The Tales of 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert is returning next month as a paid, streamable event. Based on theme songs from “each generation” of Tales of games,…
The 1990’s were huge for both Japanese RPGs and anime, with both catapulting to new heights of popularity, and this latest game from the developers of UnderHero is capturing both with style. Wander Stars is a turn-based RPG with a decidedly anime aesthetic, where the story unfolds like an anime…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate had an incredible assortment of newcomers across its vanilla release and DLC. From Inkling all the way to Sora, it was a wild ride of “who’s next?” for Nintendo’s own lineup and third party guests. Now that the last of them has taken his chosen place…
Niantic is ready to lift the curtain on its Pikmin-themed app today. While its name, associated sites and social media accounts, logo, and more were discovered within the last 24 hours, you can add playable to that list now. Pikmin fans can enjoy Pikmin Bloom today, just in time for…
Earlier this year, Nintendo and Niantic made a surprise announcement about multiple Nintendo IPs getting the mobile app treatment. The first IP that they were ready to announce at the time was a Pikmin app. Since the announcement, Niantic has been conducting various beta tests for the game. While Niantic…
Super Mario Sunshine is a somewhat divisive title compared to other installments in Nintendo’s genre-defining Mario series, shaking up the traditional platforming elements established in its predecessor Super Mario 64 with the introduction of the plumber’s new F.L.U.D.D. device. Sunshine also broke new ground for the franchise by featuring much…
The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass has released, and regardless of the rocky reception, more details about the service are being unearthed — namely, that by looking at the game IDs in place, there are currently 38 N64 games and 52 Mega Drive ones planned for the service. Initial…
A recent court case in Georgia is making headlines thanks to its unlikely connection between two sectors – PPP loan fraud and Pokémon cards. Yes, this is real and completely ridiculous. According to court documents that were filed on October 19th, 2021, the United States of America is charging Vinath…
While Pokémon GO is embracing its spooky side with this year’s Halloween event, Niantic is already looking forward to what’s next. When Halloween concludes, it’ll be time for a two-day in-game event in honor of Día de Muertos, the Mexican holiday of honoring the dead. This will be the second…
