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…
It may lack an official release outside of Japan, but Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War has left an undeniable mark on the series. Be it the influence Sigurd would have on future lords like Hector and Ike, splitting the game into two distinct timeframes, or the general refinements…
Hot off the heels of yesterday’s opening movie debut, NEO: The World Ends with You has brought on a wave of new screenshots. These cover the whole range of gameplay, with looks at the game’s cutscenes and menus offering looks at various character designs as well. It all looks quite…
Project Piplup (or Project Pochama as it is known in Japan) has officially begun, and the official Pokémon YouTube channel has marked the occasion with a new video starring the sought-after Sinnoh starter. Following Project Piplup’s announcement in March, you may recall seeing videos of an adorable costumed Piplup mascot…
With a title like Famicom Detective Club, it’s clear these mystery adventures have some history behind them. Sadly, that legacy remained Japan-only save a few shout-outs from Smash Bros. For the curious and invested alike that wait for recognition (and especially localization) is finally over. Both Famicom…
As promised, Katy Perry’s Pokémon 25th anniversary tribute “Electric” has been released. Check out the music video, directed by Raya and the Last Dragon’s Carlos Lopez Estrada, below. Plenty of Pikachu and Pichu in there! Alongside the track we also have a few new pieces of merchandise. These…
There are very few things that Kirby won’t inhale and enjoy, be it for a yummy flavor or the unrelenting high that comes with unfathomable power. A new craving is welling up within his infinite insides, one that’ll take a few months to fully manifest. That’s right, it’s…
Another Monster Hunter Rise Event Quest is making its way to the game, pairing up some of the game’s fiercest monsters with a new reward. By clearing this brand new challenge, players will earn some new Titles for their Guild Card. Admittedly it’s not the most exciting prize, but it…
If there’s one thing The World Ends with You has always brought, it’s style. Nothing showcases that better in the here and now than its long-awaited sequel’s opening movie, fresh from the streets of Shibuya and best served via headphones turned as high as they’ll go. Some familiar…
New investor relations information has been shared by Sega, and while much of it is expected financial data for all corners of their entertainment business, there are a few key pieces of info related to their video games. For one, they reiterate their “core” franchises by laying out a strategy…
Announced earlier this year, The Pokémon Company and Universal Music Group are celebrating Pokémon’s 25th anniversary with a massive musical collaboration album. The initial announcement named Katy Perry to headline this endeavor, but it hasn’t been until this month we’ve heard what her single will be for the project and…
While streams and digital events were a given, today E3 has revealed some of its further plans for its all digital 2021 event. These plans will include both a dedicated online portal and mobile app, allowing fans and virtual attendees to make the experience their own at no extra cost….
A grand utopian city in a glass bubble, missing humans, and a curious robotic worker drone are the catalysts for Orbit Studio and Super.com’s new retro-future mystery action-puzzler Retro Machina. This adventure, inspired by the works of classic sci-fi authors like Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov, will set players…
