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…
As promised, the Pokémon Company is set to air another Pokémon Presents showcase today, August 18th, at 6 a.m. PT. The stream is expected to show the remakes Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, plus provide an update on the open-world Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Catch it live below:
If you’re in the market for a new indie platformer that’s filled with sword-swinging action, then you might want to check out Flynn: Son of Crimson. The game, which is being developed by Studio Thunderhorse and published by Humble Games, has protagonist Flynn adventure across the land of Rosarica which…
Adventure awaits in Greak: Memories of Azur – a metroidvania game that tells the tale of a family’s escape from invading forces. You may have spotted Greak during this year’s E3, specifically the Future Games Show, or even tried it out for yourself when a demo launched on the Nintendo…
Back in 2019, Nintendo cracked down majorly on RomUniverse, one of the most well-known sites that hosted copies of games for the company’s older systems, typically known as “ROM” files. Nintendo successfully sued the website’s owner, Matthew Storman, for $2.1 million dollars in damages, to be paid in $50 monthly…
I’ve been a fan of classic gaming mods for sometime, even attempting quite a few myself. Some of them add amazing functionality, like the Game Boy Color IPS mod. Others transform a handheld into an HDMI enabled home console. But sometimes, they exist for no other reason than to prove…
If you’ve caught ‘em all in Pokémon, you can scratch that monster catching itch with over 300 new creatures in Nexomon. Originally released for mobile and PC, Nexomon is an indie RPG that wears its influences proudly. Obviously borrowing plenty from Pokémon, the game lets you pick from seven starters…
The newest Pikachu Moods figure has arrived, and its cuteness most definitely will not disappoint! So far, we’ve seen Pikachu in love, annoyed, confused, sad, and sleepy in previous releases. This time around, it’s all about watching the cutie enjoy a delicious tower of pancakes slathered in syrup. Pika’s doing…
Japanese fashion label UNIQLO is no stranger to the Pokémon franchise at this point, but this latest collection from the brand is trying to get some street cred. Illustrators James Jarvis and Meguri Yamaguchi have partnered with UNIQLO to produce a selection of shirts with some stylized, “street art” Pokémon…
It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since Sonic Mania launched, but Sega has marked the occasion with a new piece of artwork from Tyson Hesse. By the Mania, For the Mania. Happy 4th Anniversary, Sonic Mania! 🖌️: @tyson_hesse pic.twitter.com/HDFpb5bUOi — Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) August 16, 2021…
Two-and-a-half decades since the original Resident Evil debuted, the series has evolved substantially as we pass the franchise’s 25th anniversary this year. One thing has remained constant throughout the games, however: Herbs are still a staple healing item when our favorite survivors find themselves in rough patches, and Capcom has…
Summer may be ending soon, but Nintendo isn’t done with its Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials! We’ve already had time to play FUSER and Among Us for free, but now let’s go on an adventure in Minecraft! Well, more specifically a Minecraft spin-off. Starting Wednesday, August 18th at 10 a.m….
Nothing quite gets my nostalgia brain excited quite like LEGO and Nintendo. On their own, each played a huge part of my childhood and filled my heart with glee — and when combined, they’re immensely more powerful! Sure, we have LEGO Super Mario, but what about Nintendo’s other all-stars? Don’t…
