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…
Despite there not being a new entry in the franchise for over a decade, the love for Capcom’s action-adventure Ōkami continues to shine brighter than the sun goddess Amaterasu. Speaking of the wolf protagonist, First 4 Figures has announced that pre-orders are now open for the latest Ōkami figure. The…
As March 31st rapidly approaches, the closure of the Mushroom Kingdom’s first-ever battle royal is upsettingly almost here. Before next Wednesday can occur and Super Mario Bros. 35 will shut down its online servers, Nintendo is giving players one last opportunity to flaunt their 8-bit skills through the game’s third…
It’s been an exciting week for Bomberman fans, following the announcement of the series returning to Nintendo Switch this year with the former Stadia-exclusive Super Bomberman R Online, which pits 64 players against each other in an explosive battle royale. Unfortunately, it seems things didn’t pan out as positively for…
After hopping around to Pokémon of different generations, including one from Kalos, it’s finally time for Unova starters to come to Pokémon GO Community Days! Leading off is Gen V’s grass starter Snivy, the smug snake that I and many others partnered up with in Pokémon Black and White. …
For anyone after a frantic multiplayer experience, look no further than Overcooked. Working together will require calm and clear communication, but will almost certainly devolve into shouting and passive-aggressive responses. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Already a proven joy, Overcooked! All You Can Eat combines the…
A peaceful life on the farm is waiting for you, as is the chance to breathe life back into Olive Town! The latest Story of Seasons invites you to meet its locals and put in the work to make the most of your new home. In the above…
Previously, we featured the latest in Hori’s Switch Split Pad Pro lineup themed to the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise. While originally slated just for Japan, we now know that the controller is on its way to America as well. Featuring the same design as previous Split Pads with…
Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported on some more specifics regarding the long-rumored upgraded Nintendo Switch hardware revision. Specifically, they claimed it will have a larger, 720p OLED screen and support up to 4K resolutions while docked, with a release window later this year. Now a new report has come out…
Microsoft is in discussions to purchase gaming chat platform Discord for over $10 billion, according to a report from Bloomberg. Bloomberg adds that other parties are in talks, as well, and that no deal is imminent; however, contradictory to Bloomberg‘s reporting, VentureBeat says that Discord has already signed an exclusive acquisition…
Niantic has a brand new project in the works and it’s the first of many to come. Nintendo and Niantic have partnered up and are developing apps based on Nintendo’s IPs while utilizing Niantic’s AR technology. The following press release was shared on Nintendo’s Japanese site and is available in…
Unleash the Loot Llama! Rocket League’s Season 2 is coming to a close soon, and to end the festivities, the Fortnite x Rocket League Llama-Rama event is returning. Initially debuting last September, the encore event is bringing some new Fortnite-themed items too. Get ready for another Llegendary cross over…
The ever popular Animal Crossing x Sanrio amiibo cards that were released back in 2016 in Japan and Europe will finally be re-released and made available in the US this Friday. To finally add these six cards to your amiibo collection and access their in-game bonus content for Animal Crossing:…
