When I think of fighting games, my mind returns to around 2001. Tekken 3 was still in arcades, Soulcalibur II was starting to be spotted in the wild, and there wasn’t a local spot near me that was giving Capcom the time of day. 2D fighters like Street Fighter III:…
Over the last year and some change, Microsoft has pretty much shifted away from making Xbox consoles the only place where players can enjoy Xbox games. While the company transitioned to supporting PC with day-and-date Xbox releases some years ago, it was only recently that we began seeing Xbox Games…
The legend that started it all has finally been added to Nintendo Music! The Legend of Zelda, first released in 1986 for the Famicom, started off a franchise that shows no signs of slowing down almost 40 years later. The Legend of Zelda’s soundtrack has just 12 tracks, with a…
Jump Rope Challenge was, and I say this in all seriousness, one of the biggest Switch surprises this year. Out of nowhere came this free, simple, exercise game that would only be available for a limited time. Well that time was going to be up today, but Nintendo decided to…
Available in Japan and Europe, we got our hands on the newest batch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo. This time we have Persona 5’s Joker and Dragon Quest series’ Hero – the first and second fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Season 1. Releasing in North America…
Earlier this year, Niantic implemented various temporary bonuses for Pokémon GO players around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, as we approach October, Niantic is beginning to remove some temporary bonuses, but also make some permanent. Outlined in a post on the official Pokémon GO Blog: The following…
During Game Live Japan, Famitsu’s own event running alongside Tokyo Game Show, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity got a second showing from the developers at Koei Tecmo. Most notably they showed off gameplay for both the newly revealed Impa, gave us a first live look at Champion Daruk, and had…
Fangamer has been pumping out tons of video game merchandise this past month based on retro and modern fan-favorite titles, including Metal Gear Solid and Conker’s Bad Fur Day. Today, the merchandise publishing company announced that Persona 4 will at last tune into their lineup of physical items with original…
While today’s Pokémon broadcast was framed as being about the upcoming Crown Tundra expansion for Pokémon Sword and Shield, the biggest treat for me personally was the special music video premiered at the end. Bump of Chicken’s Gotcha! and the animation that accompanied it went all out on looking back…
As Seiken Densetsu 3, more commonly known overseas as the Trials of Mana, celebrates its 25th anniversary in its home territory of Japan. The game’s costume designer Yoshiro Ambe has released brand new art commemorating the occasion. In the Japanese artist’s newest work posted on his Twitter account, he demonstrates…
Great news, Pokémon Trainers! Now that Pokémon Sword and Shield’s DLC is just about finished, the pass is escaping its digital-only prison. Announced during today’s Pokémon Sword and Shield news update, you’ll be able to own Pokémon Sword and/or Pokémon Shield with their respective DLC packs all contained on a…
In honor of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s upcoming release of The Crown Tundra DLC, Ash’s Pikachu is returning for a new round of distribution. The iconic Electric-type star is also bringing Ash’s hat collection, making this a big Pikachu Party. Eight different hats made the journey which means there are…
The Pokémon Company may’ve already rolled out Pokémon Home but for many Trainers it’s been a long wait for this moment. Announced as part of today’s Crown Tundra news update, Pokémon GO connectivity will be added to Home “by the end of the year.” While that’s good news for anyone…
As promised yesterday, the Pokémon Company has shared new information and a new trailer for the second half of the Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. The Crown Tundra, featuring an all new area and Pokémon as well as new gameplay opportunities, will arrive October 22nd. A trailer debuted…
Today the Pokémon Company dropped a few new Sword & Shield Expansion Pass updates, and within the reveal were two new forms of Pokémon. As teased way back when the Expansion Pass was first revealed, we have a proper look at Galarian Slowking. What sets this Poison/Psychic powerhouse apart from…
