When taking a look at where mainstream gaming got its start, one commonality makes itself apparent: the platformer genre. There’s been countless titles to use this formula over the years, and while many are still going strong in the modern day, many likewise have fallen to the wayside. There is…
During yesterday’s Pokémon Day festivities, a new trailer for the upcoming Nintendo Switch game Pokémon Legends: Z-A was showcased which gives us our best look at the game yet. After a year or so of silence, we now can see that Legends: Z-A isn’t deviating too much from what made…
In a rather surprising bit of news today, Nintendo of Japan has announced that one of the retro titles available through its Switch Online subscription service will actually be getting delisted soon. On March 28th, 2025, Super Formation Soccer will leave the Super Famicom App and subscribers will no longer…
Ask most Nintendo fans how they feel about 2024 so far and you’ll almost certainly hear about how slow the release schedules have been. It is pretty clear that there isn’t a lot going on as Nintendo prepares the successor to the Switch. That being said, early last month Nintendo…
One of the most beloved aspects of the Animal Crossing franchise is the deep connection to nature the games provide. With a diverse host of fish, bugs, and other such critters to be found and to learn about in the games, it’s easy to develop a love for nature just…
After some leaks and rumors, Bethesda finally confirmed that Doom: The Dark Ages will be the next game from id Software. Given a very brief trailer during today’s Xbox Games Showcase, the game is exactly as the title suggests: The Doom Slayer battles demons in the Dark Ages. It’s uncertain…
The anticipated trailer and release date for Sonic X Shadow Generations have arrived at Summer Game Fest! This remake/expansion of Sonic Generations is leaning heavily into Sega’s Year of Shadow, with the latest look showing more returning stages and more of the returning Black Arms. Both Sonic Heroes’ Rail Canyon…
In a blast from the past, Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest livestream revealed a brand new Power Rangers beat ‘em up game, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind. Just revealed at #SummerGameFest — an all-new @PowerRangers game from @DigitalEclipse! #MMPR: Rita’s Rewind serves up classic 90s arcade gameplay for…
One of the earliest reveals during the Summer Games Fest was a trailer for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, with a quick and gorgeous look at the history of the world. While we didn’t get a look at any actual gameplay, there was promise of a full reveal coming in August…
The Horizon franchise is headed to Nintendo Switch with the launch of LEGO Horizon Adventures this holiday season. Revealed during today’s Summer Game Fest presentation, LEGO Horizon Adventures is an action-adventure game that combines the world of Guerilla Games’ Horizon series with iconic LEGO elements. Check out PlayStation…
Summer Game Fest kicks of at 4:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM ET! Nintendo won’t be making an appearance, but expect at least some exciting announcements from 3rd party developers! Check out the full stream below!
In a surprise drop last night, Nintendo added all five of the classic Game Boy Mega Man games to the Switch Online service. While a lot of people are not overly familiar with these games, they existed during a time when portable iterations of NES titles were all the rage….
The Guerilla Collective showcased presented by the Media Indie Exchange has been full of surprises this afternoon. One of the world exclusive premieres was a new entry in the Five Nights At Freddy’s franchise. This entry, dubbed Into The Pit, introduces 2D side-scrolling survival horror into the series’…
In a bit of a surprise announcement today, Playtonic has revealed that its 2017 platformer Yooka-Laylee will be getting a second shot at success soon. While not a sequel, Yooka-Replaylee will be an enhanced and overhauled version of the original title that addresses some of the biggest issues people had…
Pokémon and Build-A-Bear are collaborating again and the results are adorable. Fans of Munchlax, the pre-evolved form of Snorlax, will want to get in on the latest plush bundle available exclusively on Build-A-Bear’s website. Not only will you get the cute little Mon to hold and cuddle, but it will…
