One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
Dead Cells is a pretty infinitely replayable game by design. Like many games in the roguelite genre, however, playthroughs can boil down to a lot of the same tactics once a meta is found. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with such play, it can unintentionally make the game feel a…
Hot Wheels Unleashed news has been firing on all cylinders just about every month since its reveal back in February. From fan-favorite cars being confirmed to the announcement of a special edition that includes an actual Hot Wheels car, it’s clear that Mattel and Milestone are aiming to deliver something…
Summer Game Fest 2021 is kicking off today, showcasing game reveals and music performances aplenty. Among them was a pre-pre show based around a game whose soundtrack I‘ve savored again and again, in-game and out. Yes, I speak of Hades, Supergiant Games’ Herculean labor of love that continues to gather…
The first major stream of this year’s summer of game announcements is here! Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live! promises more than a dozen world premieres, as well as performances from Weezer and the Sonic Symphony Orchestra. The main show starts at 2 p.m. ET, but two hours earlier at noon…
Over the past few weeks, a new RPG built by a team that includes more than a few Shin Megami Tensei veterans has been teased. Today, we finally got a good look at it, and better yet we already know it’ll be localized. Titled Monark, the game is set in…
Announced last month and followed by a merchandise reveal, the Capcom Cafe x Ōkami collab is now in full swing! The menu, inspired by Amaterasu and the many characters in Ōkami, has been shared online. Menu (Note: Given that the names are in Japanese, we’re referring to the English translation…
A new color-matching puzzle game has its sights set for the Nintendo Switch. Indigo 7, inspired by puzzle games 7 Colors and Puyo Puyo Tetris, is ready to match it out! Join Nathan and his band for an unforgettable summer trip with a dash of ’80s and ’90s feels and…
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and Square Enix is offering up a free download to help celebrate. They’ve shared a printable prop set featuring cutouts of a Slime, a Chocobo, and several accessories that can be seen as “fatherly,” like a fedora, some glasses, neckties, a coffee mug,…
Update (6/10/21): K.K. Slider is now available to purchase at Build-A-Bear! Both the Disco Song Bundle and the Opening Theme Music Bundle are available at the time of this writing. The Animal Crossing: New Horizons collection at Build-A-Bear is getting a new plush! Teased back in April after…
When Fortnite blew the doors open for cross-play between different platforms a few years back, it quickly became one of the highest-requested features in just about any online game with a presence across multiple systems. No longer were game communities willing to sit quietly while being unable to play with…
Summer doesn’t begin until the end of the month, but if you ask me, it’s summer-vibe time the moment the calendar rolls over to June. If you’re already locked into the summer spirit the way I am and looking for the right game to complement your mood, then Alba: a…
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