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…
Starting today, co-op hack-and-slash game RWBY: Grimm Eclipse Definitive Edition is available in the Switch eShop. Previously available on Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, this latest edition for Nintendo’s console now includes content updates and DLC, eight all-new outfits, and two-player couch co-op. “In RWBY: Grimm Eclipse –…
This week on My Nintendo, we’re seeing the arrival of two new rewards. One has been known for some time – the New Pokémon Snap Clear Zipper Case Set – yet missed its originally scheduled debut alongside the New Pokémon Snap Letter Set. The other is a brand new reward…
Update (5/14/21): We’ve updated the title of this article to reflect that filming for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has specifically wrapped up in Vancouver; production as a whole has not officially ended. Though the Blue Blur’s not in the business of slowing down, it’s about time for a…
There’s not too long now till we can cut across the fields of Sengoku-period Japan in Samurai Warriors 5, and this latest trailer is all about building that hype, revealing the game’s theme song. The track, performed by Japanese boy band EXILE, is titled “One Nation”. Samurai Warriors…
Do you like niche horizontal space shooters originating on the PSP with sea creature themed bosses? Because if so, we’ve got some great news for you! DariusBurst: Another Chronicle EX+ is now set to release in the US and Europe in just a month’s time. Previously import only,…
Blending turn-based strategy with a theme can be tricky business, with staples like warfare and giant robots being pretty spoken for. If you’re after something distinct, might I suggest Indiana Jones-esque pulp action and adventure? That’s exactly what Robotality and Chucklefish are serving up in their pixelated partnership known as…
On May 27th, 1986, the Japanese game developer Enix released the revolutionary Dragon Quest for the Famicom. Now with 11 mainline games to its name, and countless spin-offs, its time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the franchise, and this time the English speaking audience is invited, too! The Dragon…
A new Special Weekend event is set for May in Pokémon GO! This ticketed event is limited to the US, Mexico, and Japan and involves different partners (essentially, sponsors) for each region. Scheduled for Saturday, May 29th at 12 a.m. and ending on Sunday, May 30th at 11:59 p.m. (your…
As Luminous Legends X comes to an end on Monday, May 17th in Pokémon GO, that means it’ll be time for Luminous Legends Y’s time to shine! Pokémon Y’s legendary Yveltal will debut in-game for the first time, but the arrival of this Dark-type Pokémon is also summoning Team GO…
Toy Soldiers released all the way back in 2011 as part of the Xbox Live Arcade, and quickly became one of the must-have titles on the service. Its combination of tower defense mixed with third-person combat was fantastic to play, and its unique World War I toy box aesthetic was…
Continuing its drops of delightful video game merch, Fangamer has some new items for a variety of indie games – including the debut of the Cyber Shadow collection. First off, perennial indie gem Shovel Knight has a super soft-looking new plush, as well as a cool new shirt featuring the…
Last May, Wholesome Games aired the first-ever Wholesome Direct that featured nearly 40 minutes of upcoming cute, cozy, and colorful indie games, including interviews from some of the studios behind them. The Wholesome Games Twitter page has now announced that the presentation is officially set to return this June, and…
