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 53rd physical release from Super Rare Games has some excellent timing! From 505 Games and Ovosonico, Last Day of June will escape its digital-only status starting on Wednesday, June 30th (a.k.a. the last day of June). What would you do to save the one you love? A…
For all the excitement of its fabulously blue protagonist and the new or updated demon designs, I’d understand if some were eager to see more of what Shin Megami Tensei V’s world has in store. Having just come off of Shin Megami Tensei III, the enhancements are much more striking…
Jumping onboard the celebratory merchandise of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary, Zavvi is joining the long list of collaborating brands to be working with The Pokémon Company this year on exclusive clothing products. From shirts and hats to shoes and backpacks, Zavvi’s latest collaboration features packed summer patterns and simplistic outdoor wear….
Woomy! Nintendo of America and its Nintendo VS branch are dipping their fresh kicks into the ink again this year. A new Splatoon 2 tournament series – dubbed the Splatoon 2 Splatter Ladder 2021 – has been announced and registration is open! Prepare for an ink overload—the #Splatoon2 Splatter…
You may not be crafting armor and weapons from owning its presence, but you can display this elder dragon in all its beautiful glory later this year. Capcom’s Figure Builder Creator’s Model lineup will be expanding its Monster Hunter selection this December with a new sculpt of Fatalis. Have a…
Summertime is coming to Dragalia Lost in multiple ways, letting players soak in a brand new event and test their luck in the latest Gala Dragalia showcase. Check out the trailer for the event below and see what awaits you with the Toll of the Deep: As can…
It’s been six years since Disgaea 5 first released, and though it and several others in the series would come to Switch, it’s today and today only that heralds the next chapter of the strategy series here in the west. Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is finally here for fans…
After the three house leaders each received their own Legendary variation, it’s only natural that Byleth would follow in the footsteps of their students. Not only that, but they’re doing so by promoting to their exclusive Enlightened One class and taking up a green tome for the first time in…
Earlier this month we reported on publisher Furyu’s announcement of its next school-based RPG, Monark, which will be developed by several Shin Megami Tensei veterans as part of the team at Lancarse. The next stop for the game’s marketing cycle is its stylish opening movie which features the theme song…
From now on, fans of the plump mouse Pokémon species shall all rejoice officially on the first day of July – yes we are being serious. The Pokémon Company has announced across social media that beginning this year, the first-ever yearly Bidoof Day will occur on Thursday, July 1st. In…
Fans of Bidoof, the Sinnoh region Pokémon and keeper of many memes is being celebrated. Today, The Pokémon Company announced that starting this July 1st, it’ll be the first annual Bidoof Day. While various social media channels for The Pokémon Company will be posting Bidoof content, Pokémon GO is adding…
Finding a way to destress or catch some sleep? Well, serenity now Trainers because a new lineup of Relaxing plushes and River figures are available from the Pokémon Center’s online shop. From a super-soft sleeping Pikachu to a Bulbasaur adorably riding a Psyduck-shaped pool float like a boogie board, check…
