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…
Kazuya Mishima has officially joined the Super Smash Bros. roster, bringing with him more command normals than anyone knows what to do with. While adapting Tekken’s 3D fighting mechanics wasn’t going to be as straightforward as Street Fighter or Fatal Fury, Kazuya still manages to embody the spirit of his…
Marvelous Games has updated the official website for No More Heroes III with another video clip, offering fans of the highly anticipated hack-and-slash sequel further insight into the action-packed gameplay. The video demonstrates how, when the player successfully lines up the three “BARs” on the bonus slots during combat, they…
Get out of the way, new hardware, because we got a few seconds of Splatoon 3 gameplay on hand! Multiple games were included in the first look of the Switch OLED model, but none are so eye-catching as Splatoon 3. Maybe it’s the purple and yellow ink, or the glimpses…
Translating games from one language to another is always a tricky process, but The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a uniquely challenging case. The game’s setting provides layers of complexity, as it combines Meiji Era Japan, Victorian England, and cases that involve the Japanese language as a key component. Localization…
After confusion and miscommunication back in 2019 relating to the English translation of the Persona 5: Mementos Mission manga, we finally have solid, reliable information about its release and who’s handling the publication in the West. While Yen Press originally announced at Anime Expo 2019 that it would be localizing…
Niantic has made no secret of its excitement for the 5th anniversary of Pokémon GO this year, and for fair enough reason. It’s not often that mobile games in particular have the longevity that Pokémon GO has had, and a celebration for five years feels… appropriate, to say the least….
Thanks to Reddit user calysunflower, yesterday we saw a brand new Monopoly board game based on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Initially spotted at Walmart, the board game is now appearing at Entertainment Earth. Not only that, we have a look at official images for the game as well as details. …
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is filled to the brim with secrets thanks to its huge map, and not all of these secrets are intentional. Still, with over 4 years of exploration under their belt, some intrepid fans push the bounds and find secrets beyond Hyrule itself….
Today Nintendo has revealed a new revision of the Nintendo Switch, but it may not be the leap forward some fans were expecting after months of speculation. The company has updated its specification page which confirms a few key details. For starters, the console’s screen remains 720p, although the screen…
After months of rumors, we finally have confirmation from Nintendo of a new Switch model, which is primarily being marketed for its OLED screen. Check out the debut trailer: The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) will include: A 7-inch OLED screen with a slimmer bezel A redesigned, wider…
We already got a first wave of swimwear special heroes, but it looks like there’s plenty of beach to go around! Fire Emblem Heroes has revealed its second summertime focus for 2021, with characters from both Mystery of the Emblem and Heroes’ own Book IV storyline being featured. Let’s dive…
So many events have been cancelled, delayed, and modified in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and that includes gaming tournaments. The popularity of esports has been rising exponentially in recent years, but sadly, many competitions have grinded to a halt due to safety concerns. In Nintendo’s recently published…
