With the Switch 2 set to be unveiled at some point within the next 90 days, it stands to reason that Nintendo would need to finalize the hardware specifications for its next-generation device. This will, inevitably, result in patents being published, which is exactly what has happened recently. As spotted…
It seems as if we couldn’t start 2025 without some bad news. According to a post on ResetEra by industry pundit Imran Khan, Nintendo’s Punch-Out series may effectively be dead. In a thread reminiscing about the rather excellent 2009 Wii Punch-Out, Kinda Funny Games Host Imran Khan recounted a story…
As any die-hard Zelda fan will know, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally started development as a very different game. We’ve heard rumors of it being envisioned as a remake of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, but we’ve seen footage from the 1996 Spaceworld showcase that was…
Though it’s still all about Ghosts in Pokémon GO right now, November is nearly here. It’s been announced that the last bastion of pumpkin spice will get not one, but two Community Days to celebrate a couple Gen I counterparts back to back. On Sunday, November 15th, trainers will be…
Konami’s stable of characters and properties are fairly varied, though it seems most immediately think of either Metal Gear or Castlevania. I’m a Bomberman fan myself (though that was originally Hudson Soft), but today’s all about giving some love to a fellow lighthearted fellow who really knows who to wield…
This weekend’s looking like a good one for online competition on Switch. Not only are we getting the return of Splatoween in Splatoon 2, but now Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has announced its next routine tournament event. Better watch those projectiles, because it’s all reflection all the time this weekend….
‘Tis the season to be spooky, and on Friday, October 30th, you will have a new game you can scare yourself with on Nintendo Switch. Described as a “paper theater” game, Clea, from developer InverMouse and publisher Sekai Games, follows a young woman and her brother as they outrun the…
Just in time for Halloween, we’ve got a launch trailer for the weird and wacky Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty. The game, developed by Oddworld Inhabitants and published by Microids, is a remake of the 1997 classic Oddworld: Abe’s Odyssey. The game is a platformer, but in the vein…
You may be surprised but, Halloween is right around the corner. As per usual, Pokémon GO is also getting in the holiday spirit with an event to celebrate. This year, though, the mobile AR game is also celebrating Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead. This is the first…
Ever get drawn to a particular spot on a game’s map but realize it might be a while before you can get there? Well in Carto you get to shift and slide that spot right to you by rearranging the map and watching the world shift around you! All of…
Gather some coins around the kingdom because collecting this whole line may take you more than one purchase. Choco Eggs, chocolate candy shaped eggs from overseas that generally contain a figure or toy inside, from Japanese candy company Furuta will be hiding retro and modern Mario surprises within their latest…
Few games are as charming as A Short Hike, which brought its low-poly chill vibes to the Nintendo Switch over the summer. The game has now got some suitably cute merchandise from Fangamer that encapsulates this atmosphere. First up there’s the $24 t-shirt, which advertises the setting of Hawk Peak…
As Halloween creeps closer still we’re starting to see more and more spooky, seasonal messages. Joining those ranks is an auditory treat from Banjo-Kazooie. None other than original composer Grant Kirkhope has shared a new remix of Mad Monster Mansion’s theme music. Have a listen to how this (legally distinct)…
Following last month’s reveal of Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, a CG-animated series based within the official canon of Capcom’s beloved horror franchise, Netflix has now released two new screenshots featuring the show’s protagonists. The images show series veterans, Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, both looking pretty serious. Leon appears…
More than a few video game franchises are heading to Netflix lately, with the likes of Resident Evil and Cuphead being two recent significant projects. Now you can add Assassin’s Creed to the list. While a Netflix-produced Assassin’s Creed anime was announced back in 2017, a recent report from Deadline…
