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…
When it comes to merchandise Pokémon has you covered, but for die-hard collectors who want the entire Pokédex on a shelf, Pokémon Scale World is where it’s at. Hoenn has been the recent focus of the collection, with the likes of Steven Stone and Wallace getting figures alongside their most…
After previously being leaked, we finally have confirmation from Bandai Namco that Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is heading to Switch! All of the previously released DLC will be included this time around, with the port slated to release physically and digitally on September 17th.
It’s time once again for hunters to gather and learn about what’s coming next for Monster Hunter Rise. Capcom has announced that in just under a week the Monster Hunter Digital Event – May 2021 will air, bringing with it news on both Monster Hunter Stories 2 and the latest…
Game Builder Garage wants to put you to work and get those creative ideas flowing. Full of tools and tutorials, it’s out to put creative capabilities in players’ hands. A new video has debuted in Japan that goes through what’s within, and while some of the details may get lost…
Pocky & Rocky Reshrined may not be getting talked about all too much, but every time I see something new from it I get excited. A new gameplay trailer has arrived, giving a nearly complete playthrough of the game’s first stage. If you’re a fan of the series it’ll all…
Filming for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie sequel has wrapped in Vancouver, and in that time locals and fans alike witnessed stand-in props and a Mean Bean Coffee Shop. As production continues, some new details have appeared to help us live (and learn) new details on Sonic the Hedgehog 2’s…
TimeSplitters, the much loved first person shooter series from Free Radical Design, has lain dormant since 2005. The odds of it having any sort of future seemed non-existent, with Free Radical effectively defunct around 2014. Still, if I’ve learned anything from various media it’s that pretty much anything is possible…
It’s been quite the week for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. Not only did we get a brand new amiibo reveal, the gorgeous Zelda & Loftwing amiibo, but Nintendo has shared various screenshots from the earliest of all Link’s adventures. Interestingly for a game that some could be…
Comical adventures of your choosing await in Miitopia! Nintendo is bringing the Mii-centric title from the Nintendo 3DS to the Nintendo Switch and it’ll be available this Friday. For those who want a rundown of the game’s features and improvements, you’ll want to watch this “pretty barn good” overview trailer….
It’s already been an unexpectedly busy week for Legend of Zelda news, and those part of the Nintendo Wire team are still reeling from the announcements of the beautiful Zelda and Loftwing amiibo, an adorable Korok Collection, and Nintendo Tokyo’s awesome range of new Skyward Sword HD merchandise. It doesn’t…
It’s the year 2021, and you can preorder a Sega Genesis game very soon! Limited Run Games will be publishing a special physical Genesis version of Mega Man: The Wily Wars, meaning this will be the first time the game has found a physical release in North America! Mega Man:…
The announcement for the Monster Hunter Rise OST was made back in March, and after months of waiting, the day has finally arrived. The soundtrack to Capcom’s newest monster hunting adventure is finally available on streaming platforms — including services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Thanks to Siliconera…
