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 Game Boy Color and I have a whole lot of history. Back in the late ’90s, a youthful and full of wonder version of me would spend countless hours with my GBC (Worm Light attached, of course) catching Pokémon, playing Kirby, and just escaping from reality. Back then, it…
If you were hoping to get your hands on the upcoming Nintendo Switch OLED model you may want to start checking with retailers over the coming hours as Nintendo has confirmed that stores will start pre-orders starting today, July 15th at 12 p.m. PT or 3 p.m. ET. Pre-order…
We knew Pokémon Unite would be hitting the Nintendo Switch in July, but now we have a concrete date – and it’s less than a week away! Starting July 21st, you’ll be able to download and play the 3 v 3 Pokémon MOBA. If you log-in and play before August…
The most curious things can remind us of a good conundrum, whether it’s a clock on the wall, a cat on the road, or a set of items based off of a beloved series of DS and 3DS puzzle games with quaint atmospheres and ludicrous plot twists. And if you’re…
On June 11th, Nintendo’s user-friendly developer toolkit Game Builder Garage launched worldwide for the Nintendo Switch, and while North America and Japan saw the game get a physical release, Europe was unfortunately out of luck. Thankfully that’ll soon be changing as Nintendo of Europe has confirmed Game Builder Garage will…
The plots of Shin Megami Tensei games have usually been unified by their shared focus on conflicting ideals. Maybe it’s law against chaos, heaven versus hell, or a battle to shape a new world as you see fit. Ultimately, your choices and influence will matter, and that will continue in…
Splatoon 3 may’ve skipped the latest Nintendo Direct and barely dropped by for the Switch OLED reveal, but some fresh new art has just super jumped in from the game’s team! Check out the “warm” wishes coming to you from…well, wherever this anarchic setting is. Whether you’re basking in the…
Get jealous, fellow Americans! Metroid fans in the UK who pre-order Metroid Dread on the Nintendo UK Store will get a free gift bundle, while supplies last. The bundle includes a slick double-sided poster, a sheet of stickers, and a cool Samus keychain. A very nice bundle of free goodies,…
It looks like there will be more amiibo than just Samus and E.M.M.I. releasing alongside Metroid Dread on October 8th, as pre-orders have gone live for reprints of both the Dark Samus and the Ridley amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. series. It appears that the Dark Samus reprint will…
Earlier today, the Pokémon Company revealed an absolutely stunning collection of cards celebrating the series’ 25th anniversary. The new 25th Anniversary Collection features 28 beautiful cards which celebrate the TCG’s history, including a whole lot of the classic chubby Pikachu! The cards bring back artwork from some fan favorite…
NIS America has announced the western release window for The Caligula Effect 2, and it’s not a long wait at all. North American Switch and PS4 owners will be able to pick the game up on October 19th this year, while European players will need to wait a little longer…
It’s nearly time for Link to take wing once again in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. The Wii release is back with several improvements, both visually and a whole host of quality of life fixes. What hasn’t changed is its story, one that remains strong even when stacked…
