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…
The critically-acclaimed oceanic adventure game ABZÛ released for Switch all the way back in 2018, and its stunning visuals and zen gameplay were perfect for peaceful play sessions curled up in bed or on the big screen. As with many classic indie titles, it was understandably a digital-only release. Thankfully,…
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 discuss the reveal of Lego Luigi, the new Mortal Kombat movie, and the recently announced Pokémon Snap Printer. Have a watch:…
Every few weeks there is bound to be a new batch of Poké Lids installed around Japan and this time eight have finally allowed a two-time generational favorite to crack into the public eye. Exeggutor, the coconut Pokémon, and its Alolan form now have their very own Poké Lids and…
Timmy and Tommy Nook are ready to add a brand new fortune cookie to their humble stand in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. This brand new cookie, Roscoe’s Diner Cookie, is all about the classic 1950s Americana diner aesthetic. Check out the entire collection and the ten new furniture and clothing…
After successfully operating for a month, Super Nintendo World is going to hit the pause button for accepting new visitors. Due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, Japan issued state of emergency orders for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo prefectures today (according to NHK). Universal Studios Japan, home to Super…
We are one week away from the photography paradise that’ll be New Pokémon Snap! Hundreds of Pokémon will be roaming around the new Lental region just waiting for you to capture that perfect picture opportunity. If you need a primer on just how to approach this shutterbug’s salvation of a…
Every Mega Man series has its fans, but for anyone who grew up on the Game Boy Advance, it’s likely “Mega Man” means Battle Network. Reimagining Robot Masters as sentient Net Navi programs and the sub-series’ grid-based chip battles were strokes of genius, to the point a grand total of…
The Warriors games are always chockful of characters and Samurai Warriors 5 is no different. To celebrate four more characters being confirmed earlier today as part of a Japanese livestream, Koei Tecmo has released a new trailer showcasing the impressive cast. Check it out below: A noteworthy newcomer…
Blaze Entertainment has been keeping the nostalgic flame of classic console gaming burning for the past couple of years with its Evercade handheld. The device supports a variety of classic consoles via emulation, but the true spotlight must be shone on its very collectible physical cartridges, featuring games from both…
With how much time I’ve put into Monster Hunter Rise already, it’s hard to believe there’s another MonHun on the way later this year. Granted, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a different beast altogether, being more of a traditional RPG experience. That said, it’s got at least…
Monster Hunter Rise has been slaying it on Switch, capturing fans and sales in huge numbers ever since its launch one month ago. Anyone wondering what comes next will be pleased to know the wait won’t be much longer. Monster Hunter Digital Event – April 2021 is coming up…
The 24th annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony has just wrapped up, and various Nintendo Switch titles have claimed awards. To the surprise of absolutely no one who’s been following the many game award ceremonies over the last year, Hades dominated the competition once again, mopping up a total of five awards. …
