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…
Update (3/31): This all sounds a little sus to me… but it’s still worth getting excited over! The Among Us update that includes the new Airship map is available now! 🚨 #TheAirship is OUT NOW 🚨 Welcome aboard! Play the new, free Among Us update featuring: ⭐️ New tasks,…
Welcome to Mii Weekly with Hero TJ! This show features headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo. This week, we cover Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ latest update, the Square Enix Presents presentation, the Monster Hunter monster quiz, and more!
There seems to be no end to the Animal Crossing series’ success, with New Horizons recently receiving a BAFTA nomination and becoming Europe’s fastest-selling game in history. This time, it’s the game that started it all that’s gaining some recognition, with the original Animal Crossing a 2021 finalist for the…
Super Nintendo World, the theme park dream that brings the Mushroom Kingdom to life, is now officially open! After years of planning, construction, delays, and one very Miyamoto-filled Nintendo Direct, the Super Mario inspired expansion to Universal Studios Japan held its grand opening festivities and courted crowds to its multiple…
There’s no getting around how rough the last year has been for the competitive fighting game scene. COVID-19 halted in-person tournaments both small and massive, the Smash Bros. community saw numerous allegations and instances of improper conduct with minors come to light, and fans are still left wondering what the…
Thunderful has announced that it will be bringing the charming, low-poly Say No! More to Switch, Steam, and iOS on April 9th! The game is being developed by Studio Fizbin and lets you run around telling folks “no!” If you’ve ever worked in a stressful situation (and who hasn’t?) it’s…
As someone who missed the boat on really getting into the Ace Attorney series when it was first released, one thing that has always been abundantly alluring about the franchise has been its music. I can’t tell you how many times Turnabout Sisters has popped into my head completely unprompted,…
It was quite a shock today to learn that there’s a company called Cakeworthy that doesn’t actually sell cakes. While its services may not be able to satisfy my sweet tooth, the nostalgia-focused fashion label does offer a great range of fandom-themed apparel, featuring clothing designs of Disney, Star Wars,…
This year’s 25th anniversary bash for Pokémon has been filled with exciting announcements, a plethora of merchandise featuring the 25th anniversary logo, and has inspired fans worldwide to create even more fanworks. Of course, there have been a few hiccups along the way – the demand for Pokémon goods (specifically…
From Taito’s Darius Cozmic Revelation compilation, G-Darius HD is getting an update later this year. Announced during today’s Square Enix Presents, the developers (M2’s Naoki Horii and Yukiko Karashima), the once arcade exclusive G-Darius Ver.2 will be added (standard and HD options too)! G Darius Ver.2 Changes (Arcade version) Beginner…
Geoff Keighly is no stranger to summer gaming conventions, having hosted multiple E3 showcases over the years, as well as creating Summer Game Fest last year. On top of his usual duties as coordinator of the Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards, Geoff has announced today via Twitter that…
An enhanced version of the hit mobile title, Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S is now available on Nintendo Switch via the eShop. It’s a picross game featuring many Vocaloid characters and songs, with the Switch version boasting over 350 nonogram puzzles, which also include large 20×20 maps. 【🎉本日発売🎉】 新しくなった「ミクロジ」でミクたちと遊ぼう🎵…
