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…
On top of confirming a November release date for the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl remakes, The Pokémon Company has also revealed that Legends Arceus will be launching on January 28th, 2022! Preorders for the game, which marks a new style of Pokémon journey in the familiar region’s past,…
Out of nowhere, The Pokémon Company has revealed release dates for its upcoming Pokémon titles! The Sinnoh remakes, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, will be launching for the Nintendo Switch on November 19th. Check out the box-art below! A double pack has also been confirmed.
If Super Mario taught us anything it’s that Nintendo likes 35th anniversary years. That extends to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, though rather than take turns with their own events, five series are about to get together for one big Smash bash. For three days starting 28/05, #SmashBrosUltimate will highlight…
As details surrounding the long-awaited sequel to the indie hit Axiom Verge slowly slipped into the dark over the last few months, IGN has finally confirmed with developer Thomas Happ that the title will not be arriving the second quarter of the year. While exact details surrounding the delay have…
You may not recognize the name Giles Goddard, but the Chuhai Labs CEO worked very closely with Nintendo back in the day and is the man responsible for some of our most cherished video game memories. He made Mario’s interactive face which greeted eager Nintendo 64 owners who booted up…
Jack Frost has been Atlus’ mascot for years and years, and one look at the smiling snowman makes it clear as to why. Whenever Jack Frost ends up fusible in Shin Megami Tensei or Persona, I can’t help but be on it, if only to get that cheerful “Hee-Ho!”. Well,…
Behold, the super reincarnation of the Disgaea series is nearly complete! Disgaea 6 will be here in just over a month, with a new look and new astronomical heights for its level and damage numbers. If you’re interested in seeing what’s in store with the latest in the long-running strategy…
The month of May is almost over, which means the details for a whole slew of gaming events taking place in June are now popping up. Limited Run Games is throwing their “forever physical” hat into the ring, announcing that #LRG3 will return this June. It's about time for…
The summer of video game announcements is nearly upon us, and IGN has officially announced the date for their big showcase event – IGN Expo! Part of IGN’s Summer of Gaming, “IGN Expo 2021 will bring together new game reveals, never-before-seen gameplay, and announcements you won’t hear from anyone else….
This year marks many anniversaries, but one of the biggest names celebrating a milestone is Sonic the Hedgehog. For his 10th anniversary we got Sonic Adventure 2. For his 20th, Sonic Generations. Now we’re at 30 years and we’ve yet to hear of the next mainline title, but hopefully that’ll…
The apocalyptic adventure that is Shin Megami Tensei III has finally hit a Nintendo platform for the first time in North America and Europe today with its HD Remaster. Get a general idea of how the Demi-Fiend can tackle the ruins of Tokyo with the aid of demons in the…
Announced earlier this month, the Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro location will be hosting a limited-time Ōkami collaboration event this summer. Initially, the menu and merchandise line inspired by the collab wasn’t detailed. Today, while the menu still remains a mystery, a press release has been issued detailing the merchandise collection. It’s…
