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…
The free-to-play (any pay-to-win) MOBA, Pokémon Unite, is getting another update this week. This time the game’s list of playable Pokémon will have another Supporter ‘mon available to purchase and play as. Get ready for Blissey, and its Unite Move “Bliss Assistance”, to shake matches up. The announcement was made…
The hype for No More Heroes III has been blazing as fiercely as a fully charged Beam Katana, with insane promotional material, pre-order bonuses, and new character details making the rounds over the last month. Series Director Goichi “Suda51” Suda has certainly played his part too, discussing the anticipated with…
By the Gods! If you’re a fan of the indie darling, Hades, you’re going to want to sit down for this one. PowerA has announced that a Hades themed Enhanced Wireless Controller is coming on September 17th and it looks GORGEOUS. The controller features art of the games hero Zagreus…
Earlier this year we brought you the news that Samurai Shodown’s Season 3 of DLC would feature a fighter from the Guilty Gear series. Now, we have confirmation that it’ll be Baiken – the pink-haired “Samurai Slasher”. With an alias like that it’s no wonder she made the cut, and…
Why should Bulborbs have all the fun, munching down on swarms of Pikmin? That’s seemingly the question being answered by Bandai’s candy division with the announcement of a pack of Pikmin-themed gummies for Japan. The gummies will be released in Japan next month. As translated by Siliconera, the red Pikmin…
The next physical release from Super Rare Games is a bit different from the company’s usual line-up. There’s no “once a digital exclusive turned physical for Nintendo Switch” here, but something just as important – game preservation. Crafted by Super Rare Games’ “Head of Saying Stuff” Ryan Brown, he’s picked…
The next Pokémon TCG expansion will be here soon! Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield — Evolving Skies will be launching on Friday, August 27th. Of course, The Pokémon Company is back with its pre-release plans which means you can get your hands on Evolving Skies a few weeks early. Starting…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s poison water, a hazard that was seemingly in development but did not make it into the final game, may not be anything new to die-hard followers of the game. However, thanks to skilled modder Waikuteru, we now get to see the full…
If you’ve been wondering what’s been missing from your life, wonder no more: Pokémon has announced that it’s officially on TikTok. The social video platform will be bringing you entertainment and the latest Pokémon news via videos. Personally, I want to see a whole lot of Pikachu, Eevee,…
As Eidos Montreal and Square Enix close in on the launch of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy in just a little over two months, the developers have begun releasing several insight videos into the game’s development. In a new video showcasing another look at the main cast, Eidos Montreal’s Art…
Don’t blink! Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins has been released for the Nintendo Switch, and the game brings back the fan favorite Weeping Angels. The game finds players enlisted by ex-UNIT scientist Petronella Osgood to investigate a mysterious disappearance in London, which involves going through the victims phone….
There’s less than a month to go until Wario returns with his latest batch of microgames in WarioWare: Get it Together! If you’ve been on the fence about the game and live in the UK, this latest bit of news might help you make the decision – pre-orders via the…
