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…
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin managed to steal a lot of hearts when it came out last year. The blend of quick-paced action and methodical rice farming, all carried by a lovely artstyle, was a hit and has continued to sell well. So much so, that in a recent Marvelous…
When looked at from a series-wide perspective, there are definitely some patterns and “sets” of games in the Kirby series. The fan named Dark Matter Trilogy, for example, which shares several themes and aesthetics likely stemming from their director across Kirby’s Dream Land 2, Dream Land 3, and 64: The…
Check out Builder Toadette’s debut trailer below! Toadette is one of the best things to happen to the Mario series when it comes to modern additions. It’s simple really – add braids to Toad’s design, throw in a cheerful attitude, and swirl in plenty of pink. She’s made…
For its next DLC fighter, Samurai Shodown is heading back to its earliest days for a recurring character that I’m surprised hasn’t been included until now. Shiro Tokisada Amakusa was the original game’s final boss, and since then has shown up in subsequent titles and occasionally in other SNK works….
The long-awaited refresh to Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch’s polo shirts is now over. These customizable, made-to-order shirts are getting more than just some new fabric choices and buttons, they’re also celebrating Pokémon’s 25th anniversary. Launching today and available until December 31st, you can now deck out your…
Pikmin releases may be few and far between, with last year’s Pikmin 3 Deluxe being a nice in between until Pikmin 4 arrives… eventually. Paired with 3 was a wave of All Star Collection plushes from San-ei, bringing Olimar and plenty of pluckable pals (and a Bulborb) on in a…
Glyph released for the Switch back in early February, offering a unique blend of chill exploration and precision, physics-based platforming within a serene desert temple. This weekend, Bolverk Games will release a free demo for the game that features roughly 45 minutes of gameplay across levels not found within the…
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this edition, we cover the release of Famicom Detective Club, the Netflix Castlevania series, Waluigi’s strange new render, and even more Miitopia Mii masterpieces….
Limited edition Nintendo Switch systems are far and few, but the battle for a new special Pokémon-themed unit is about to begin. In the latest monthly edition of the Japanese magazine CoroCoro, New Pokémon Snap photographers can submit their best shots to the editorial team of the publication for a…
Back from the grave of the 8-bit era of cult classics, the Japan-exclusive Konami title on the Famicom, GetsuFumaDen, was announced to be making a comeback on Switch next year during the most recent Indie World Showcase. While the title is still quite a ways off from releasing on the…
Overwatch’s long-time director, Jeffrey Kaplan, stepped down from his position and left Blizzard Entertainment quite abruptly last month, with the company naming Aaron Keller as Kaplan’s successor. Keller has been serving as Overwatch 2’s assistant director and has worked alongside Kaplan dating all the way back to their World of…
If you’re looking to add a friend from your island life to your real one, San-ei has got you covered. A new wave of Animal Crossing: New Horizons plushes are on the way from their All Star Collection line. Focusing on visitors and special NPCs, it’s refreshing to see some…
