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…
A great Monkey Ball game has a few necessary ingredients. Bananas, of course, but also a handful of hyperactive primates, some precise rolling gameplay, and party games (ideally by the dozen) to spice up the flavor. All of those blended flavors come together, served up in some wondrous worlds. …
Minecraft’s dungeon-crawling looter spinoff has seen a steady drip of content since its release last May, with the minds at Mojang having added a number of new biomes that ranged from the deepest lava-filled depths to the tallest mountain peaks. Each of these new biomes have been accompanied by the…
Mario Kart Tour is keeping its Summertime Celebration going with its next two week long season. The Los Angeles Tour is back, with a new route for its signature track that lets you glide right over a ballpark. That kind of passtime needs a face, and we’ve got the perfect…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s been adding spirits to celebrate either new releases or familiar franchises fairly regularly, but I don’t think anyone could’ve predicted this yield. None other than Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, the surprise hit action/farming adventure developed by Edelweiss, is coming to Smash! Again, this is just…
When Nintendo announced The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch the blowback online was immediate. Fans of the series and haters alike took to Twitter to complain the game wasn’t “HD” enough or doesn’t offer enough upgrades to warrant its price. While there might be some…
Retro gaming sure has received a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. While emulation has been a viable option for gamers to play their favorite old games for years, there’s still something magical about using original hardware to play your favorite classics. Sadly, some hardware has aged much…
The mascot based platform fighter formula popularized by Super Smash Bros. doesn’t always work out, but there’s no denying the crossover based hype they bring. Enter Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, one such game that’s bringing Nicktoons from multiple decades together to throw hands. Whether you’re nostalgic for these characters or a…
Later this month musou fans will be able to take to the battlefields of feudal Japan once more with the fifth entry in the Samurai Warriors series. If you’re eager to cut through swathes of enemies sooner, though, you’re in luck as a demo for the game will be dropping…
Premium Nintendo merchandise is nothing new – you can’t go a few months without a fancy Kirby jewelry collection – but this latest partnership with TAG Heuer will definitely break the bank. The Swiss luxury brand will be collaborating with Nintendo for a Mario-themed smartwatch. This stylish timepiece will feature…
Being an HD re-release of a Wii game, it’s reasonable to assume that when Sonic Colors Ultimate releases it’d be buttery smooth to match its lead’s fancy footwork. A previously released Colors Ultimate spotlight trailer included confirmation of the game running at 60 fps among more upgrades and updates for…
Though its main games continue to elude Nintendo consoles, there’s no denying the appeal of Atlus’ Persona series. The Shin Megami Tensei spinoff is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and to mark the milestone there are multiple mystery announcements planned. A new website has opened dedicated to the Persona…
Capcom’s collection of fighting games is legendary but mostly dormant, with Street Fighter standing at the pinnacle and still regularly supported. One of the more beloved and overdue for a resurrection is Darkstalkers, known in Japan as Vampire Hunter. Full of unique characters inspired by various folkloric and classic movie…
