The most surprising hit-game of 2022 was none other than PowerWash Simulator. As the name would imply, it’s a “simulation” game where players powerwash things. That’s the entire elevator pitch, and the game never did anything to stray from that design ethos. It was mixed with some convoluted lore regarding…
A few months back, Nintendo had secured a rather ambiguous patent for a mechanic it called “summoning a character and letting it fight another.” While a reading of the patent without context would make you think it’s too vague to even apply to anything, the ongoing legal battle between Nintendo…
The Switch 2 might be the new hotness for Nintendo and the games industry, but that doesn’t mean the previous console has stopped selling games. As part of its financial results report for the latest fiscal quarter, Nintendo revealed updated sales figures for the most popular Switch 1 games and…
I’m torn when it comes to the current rollout of Monster Hunter Rise Event Quests. Presently they’re not offering up any encounters I’d call substantial, and the rewards aren’t exactly mind blowing. Still, even as I’ve cut back on my time with the game over a hundred hours later, they…
The island of Pasio has had some new visitors make landfall and surf the seas recently. That’s right, the leaders of Team Aqua and Team Magma have been calling Pokémon Masters EX home now along with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire’s legendary Pokémon – Kyogre and Groudon. While the rollout of…
Uno, the classic card game that can save a party as quickly and efficiently as it can ruin a friendship, is turning 50 this year! To celebrate the momentous occasion, Ubisoft has released a 50th Anniversary DLC for the digital version of the game. This classy deck is modeled after…
The collaborations continue for Dead by Daylight, or in this case some cosmetic upgrades based on Stranger Things. Initially finding its way to the survival horror game in 2019, the Stranger Things collab has grown beyond its DLC chapter add-on thanks to the Moment of Truth Collection. Nancy Wheeler and…
School is nearly out for most, and that means a whole new class of graduates will soon take their first steps into the next stage of their life’s adventure! To celebrate this mass level-up, Nintendo has released a pack of free printable graduation cards themed around its cute and quirky…
Time to get psyched for digital rewards! My Nintendo’s back with another calendar reward for everyone who’s been waiting at the edges of their seats for the June wallpaper. Shell out 50 Platinum Points to get this spiffy Mario Golf: Super Rush wallpaper for June 2021, starring the famous plumber…
Back in January, Imaginarylab’s debut title, Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town, was announced for the Switch. At the time of the game’s announcement, all we knew of its release date was that it would be arriving within the first quarter of the year. While we’re already well…
The floodgates have opened for E3’s schedule, with numerous companies starting to share their specific start dates for their upcoming events. This time it’s Square Enix, which has confirmed another Square Enix Presents for June 13th at 12:15 p.m. PT. While there are no Switch games listed on the banner,…
Are you okay? Because I definitely am looking at this newly announced statue of SNK’s most recognizable fighting game legend! Terry Bogard, the Legendary Hungry Wolf himself, has garnered a Power Wave of new fans since he came to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. Whether you’re a part of…
It’s a great summer for Switch owners, and that’s even before Nintendo’s E3 Direct in just a couple of weeks. Part of that, for me, is NEO: The World Ends with You. This long-awaited follow up to the DS favorite is moving years and streets ahead for Shibuya, expanding its…
Update (Thursday, June 3rd at 11:15 a.m. PT): Slowpoke is now available for purchase on the Pokémon Center sites for the US and Canada! Some Pokémon are iconic because they made their way to a game’s box, or became a competitive powerhouse at some point. Others endeared themselves by…
It all started so simple. A little meta commentary here, a little stock footage there. And yet over the years Devolver Digital’s E3 presentations have become highlights of the entire event circuit, growing into a full over the top narrative while still delivering when it comes to games. So here…
