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…
It’s time for another Game Trials for Nintendo Switch Online members! Sure, earlier this month, members in Europe and Japan got to try out Daemon X Machina. While that particular trial was unavailable to North American members, we’re getting our very own and it begins this week. Pick up a…
With Pokémon Legends: Arceus’s release date creeping up slowly, we’ve been seeing a steady stream of pre-order bonuses announced from various regions. So far, Nintendo UK’s offered up a steelbook and figure combo, Amazon Japan is giving buyers an in-game Garchomp Kimono Set, and Japan’s Pokémon Company is including a…
Fans of Hidetaka “Swery” Suehiro’s work have been waiting very patiently to live the good life in Rainy Woods, following news of The Good Life release date shifting from summer to fall of this year. The latest update on the game is much more positive as the upcoming detective thriller…
Friday marked the one year anniversary of Hades leaving early access and the start of its godly ascent to prominence. Like its lead character’s own unyielding progression, Supergiant managed to pick up accolade after accolade, and now they can add one more boon to the list — a Nendoroid! …
25 years ago yesterday the Persona series began, inviting players into the metacognitive stylings of this Shin Megami Tensei spinoff. It’s come a long way in that time, with Persona 5 in particular reaching greater prominence than any title before it. As such, Phantom Thief Morgana has stepped up to…
Nintendo and Nippon Columbia are joining forces again for another soundtrack collection. After the successful release of a robust Animal Crossing: New Horizons soundtrack sets, another Nintendo property will have an extensive collection along with a Limited Edition. Plus, its release will commemorate the game’s 10th anniversary of when it…
Ah, Jackbox… so many sessions of hilarious creativity and room-dividing discourse have come from this series, and its particular brand of multiplayer connectivity has made it a streaming favorite. Now the latest of these, The Jackbox Party Pack 8, has a release date to call its own — October 14th! …
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this episode we cover the Nintendo Switch Bluetooth update, the latest Tetris 99 Maximus Cup, more new classic characters who have joined the cast…
Preparing to party? As Mario Party Superstars inches closer to its launch this October, Nintendo has slowly been announcing pre-order bonuses for the upcoming bash. Customers of the Nintendo UK official store who pre-order the game will receive a coaster set and Birdo keyring! Have a look at the official…
It’s been a busy and productive summer for Pokémon Unite. The free-to-play MOBA game starring the Pokémon franchise has hit a major milestone. Yesterday, the official Pokémon Unite Twitter account announced that the game has exceeded 9 million downloads on the Nintendo Switch. As thanks for this new milestone, Trainers…
Though the tastiest bit of news from Kamura Village is that Mega Man’s canine companion Rush is coming as layered armor, another delicious treat is now available! By clearing the latest Event Quest in Monster Hunter Rise, you’ll be able to earn a new set of stickers based on the…
Ni no Kuni captured players’ imaginations and hearts when it first arrived over a decade ago, and now that saga is even more complete for Nintendo Switch players too. Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom takes you back to another world in a gorgeous, Studio Ghibli inspired style. Have a…
