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…
So that’s what Camelot’s been up to! As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, the next Mario Golf title was finally announced as Mario Golf: Super Rush. Characters are looking good in their fairway best, and bringing some new modes and features along for the “drive.” For one, players can use…
Early on in today’s long-awaited Nintendo Direct, it was announced that last summer’s hit party/platformer-royale, Fall Guys, will finally be falling onto Nintendo Switch this summer. The long-requested expansion to consoles (other than PlayStation) is sure to be a hit with the Nintendo Switch’s playerbase, so stay tuned as more…
Today’s Nintendo Direct had a smashing introduction, showing us a thing or three from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Unlike what many expected, main character Rex is sitting things out and instead our new fighter will be a pair of Blades. Pyra and Mythra will be a single fighter, but…
According to Destructoid, fans of Suda51 should tune into this afternoon’s Nintendo Direct, hinting at some sort of news or presence from the game designer. In an article about an interview Goichi Suda (commonly known as Suda51) had with The Nintendo Force, Destructoid ends by telling readers, “And be sure…
We’re almost two months away from the release of New Pokémon Snap! While we might see more of the game in a Nintendo Direct or in future announcements issued by The Pokémon Company, one thing we haven’t seen too much of are pre-order bonuses. Target announced its bonus swag last…
At long last, we have a Nintendo Direct to watch! Today’s 50-minute livestream will be focused on video game announcements and releases concerning the first have of 2021. Still, that doesn’t mean we can’t hope for a teaser or two to drop! Regardless, we’re bringing back the time honored and…
It’s finally here, the first full Nintendo Direct since September 2019! It’s expected to be approximately 50 minutes long and it’ll focus on updates on games that are already out, like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and games set for release in the first half of 2021. Of course, Nintendo’s known…
It’s finally time to bring back two of fighting games’ greats for one of their many crossovers! SNK vs. Capcom is back thanks to the latest addition to the NEOGEO Pocket Color Selection lineup, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. As the launch trailer shows, this…
Bandai Namco’s Tales of series has more than a few iconic entries that have proven critical successes, and Tales of Vesperia sits happily amongst them. For over a decade it was exclusive to the Xbox 360 in the west, but in early 2019 the company finally brought Yuri Lowell’s adventure…
It’s nearly time to return to Outworld, as Mortal Kombat’s return to film is just two months away. Ahead of that though, set your sights on this Thursday. Joe Taslim is Sub-Zero. #MortalKombatMovie trailer Thursday. pic.twitter.com/63Rv7Kwahs — Mortal Kombat Movie (@MKMovie) February 17, 2021 Josh Lawson is Kano. #MortalKombatMovie…
Just when you think Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is out of themes for events, it blindsides you with a tackle like this. For its next online tournament event it’s limiting things to just fighters who have a way of hurling their whole body into enemies, something I never really considered…
The Kingdom Hearts series is full of real-world accessory potential. Almost all of the characters wear unique jewelry and clothing which are covered in buckles and zippers that sometimes have logos within logos. Even the series’ iconic weapons, the Keyblades, are adorned with dangling keychains and baubles. It comes as…
