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…
One of Nintendo’s greatest game creators has finally woken from his garlic encrusted slumber. Yes, Wario and his crew are back and ready to deliver a big batch of brand new microgames to Switch in WarioWare: Get it Together! Featuring multiplayer madness and the series’ trademark weirdness, you…
Earlier this month we brought you confirmation that various Japanese developers and publishers would be streaming from the online-only Tokyo Game Show 2021, including Square Enix. Now we’ve got a full schedule for that company, and while some major games are MIA (Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy XVI) there’s still plenty…
It may be hard to believe, but there’s less than a month to go until a brand-new 2D Metroid game releases. If you’re curious about every aspect of the game, this latest trailer is a deep dive into everything from the story to the amiibo. Give it a watch: …
As Hot Wheels Unleashed nears its release date, Mattel and Milestone are showing off a few more of the game’s features and its post-launch plans. Today, it’s all about the game’s customization options where you can decorate your rides as well as redesign your Basement. See it for yourself thanks…
While certain aspects of Sonic Colors can be debated at length, most can agree that the game’s soundtrack is fantastic. Featuring an eclectic range of electronic beats and orchestral pieces, it’s quickly become one of the fan favorites, and now 21 songs are getting the vinyl treatment. That’s right, iam8bit…
The Monster Hunter franchise has made several live concert appearances in the past, but since the pandemic began Capcom has taken its massive orchestra to the digital front for hunters to enjoy globally. The Monster Hunter Orchestra will return once again with a 2021 greatest hits concert featuring renditions of…
Sure, Pokémon GO’s Community Day for September 2021 is still a week away, but that isn’t stopping Niantic from announcing October’s big day. Get ready for some spooky, Ghost-type Pokémon hunting adventures as Duskull will be bringing a frightful fun Community Day next month! Modeled after the fabled Grim Reaper,…
He’s back at it again! Wario is bringing microgame mayhem to Nintendo Switch — so why not add some of that madness to your phone? My Nintendo is offering two new wallpaper designs to the rewards lineup. You can get each WarioWare: Get It Together! PC/mobile device wallpaper for just…
Update (Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 at 12:40 p.m. PT): The wait is over! The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD collection is now available on Nintendo’s online store. The collection includes the following items: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Mug – $14.99 The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD…
Shown off last year in Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase, Fisti-Fluffs is finally ready for its fighting debut on Nintendo Switch. Rogue Games announced today that the wait for Fisti-Fluffs is nearly over, as this cat-tussling brawler will be released on Thursday, September 23rd. Alongside the release date reveal, a new…
As promised, a new series of online animations from the Pokémon Company has begun! Titled Pokémon Evolutions, it intends to recreate iconic moments from the game, and the first episode focuses on Sword & Shield’s dramatic finale with the spotlight shone on the Champion of Galar, Leon. Seven…
Sure, we’ve had plenty of strange characters in Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania so far, but this latest reveal is even stranger. With the Sega Legends pack, you’ll be able to roll around stages as three of Sega’s consoles – the Game Gear, the Saturn, and the Dreamcast. …
