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…
Today the classic PS1 RPG Legend of Mana has made a comeback with its new remaster. If you’ve been curious how the game plays, this latest trailer from Square Enix covers all of the essentials in a efficient 30 seconds. You can grab Legend of Mana via the…
As promised, summer has returned to the Kirby Café! New menu items and goods are coming soon to refresh patrons and brighten fans’ days. Expect twists on familiar fare, brand new offerings, and that trademark Dream Land charm that’s kept this kitchen going. A special summertime pizza is coming hot…
Yesterday we brought you the surprising news that Sonic the Hedgehog would be getting transformed into a VTuber, and now, thanks to the latest official Sonic Station stream, we’ve got our first look. #ソニステ 30周年バースデースペシャルいかがでしたか？ 一緒にお祝いしてくれたみなさま、ありがとうございました♪ ソニックからみなさんへひとこと🦔✨ #ソニックバースデー2021 #sonic30th pic.twitter.com/9Vg7m2qdMm — ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 (@SonicOfficialJP) June 24, 2021 Naturally the whole…
One of my most awaited sequels and Switch games in general is nearly here, and Square Enix is pulling out all the stops to get fans excited. NEO: The World Ends with You has been a long time coming, both in general and since its initial reveal, but it’s almost…
If you’re looking to add some googly eyes to your board game night, you’re in luck! Limited Run Games is teaming up with Game Decks to release a board game version of Yooka-Laylee, as well as Mutant Mudds Deluxe. Announced on the Playtonic Games Twitter, the game will be a…
Cozy Grove, the spoopy (that’s cute and spooky) life sim from SpryFox released back in April to pretty much universal positivity. Since launch, the team at SpryFox has consistently supported this otherworldly friendship sim with patches heavily based on fan feedback, with an emphasis on quality of life improvements. The…
Ready? Set? You might want to go for these pre-orders when they’re available. The iconic Rainbow Road course from Mario Kart will soon be hitting the racetracks of Hot Wheels. Previously leaked by Amazon through a pre-sale item page, the Hot Wheels Mario Kart Rainbow Road Raceway Track Set will…
Things are changing once again in the world of Pokémon GO. This week, Niantic has addressed the features and bonuses it added to Pokémon GO due to the global pandemic courtesy of COVID-19. These features, which have been referred to as “temporary” in official announcements will come to a 16-month…
For “anniversaries,” “rolling,” and “Sega” today’s main attraction is Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th. He’s not the only one in the spotlight though, as today’s also the 20th anniversary of the original Monkey Ball arcade game! What would go on to become the Super Monkey Ball series began with a banana…
2021 marks Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th anniversary, and Sega is celebrating in style thanks to a partnership with Summer Game Fest. The Sonic Symphony Orchestra will be playing tunes from the entire breadth of Sonic’s history. During Summer Game Fest Kick-off Live we got a sneak-peek of Unleashed’s medley, but…
Unlike Monster Hunter proper, Monster Hunter Stories wants you to care about its plot. That much is clear from the Wings of Ruin opening movie, where our playable rider takes part in a tribal ceremony while other, more mysterious events occur. We know this’ll lead to you meeting…
Today is Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th birthday! I mean, the character himself has been 15 for decades now, even if he canonically celebrated his birthday that one time. I’m talking about the series as a whole and the original game. Who knew that when Sonic sped onto the Genesis that…
