When looking back at JRPGs and their communities over the years, a concern that will come up time and time again is localization. Oftentimes, especially in the past, whether or not a new game would see release outside of Japan felt like a coinflip. Ys X: Nordics, the latest entry…
It’s been roughly 15 years since I last played Madden, about the same amount of time since I last played football in real life, actually. I played football for a big chunk of my youth, and even declined an opportunity to play junior college football to focus on my grades….
In a new interview posted by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier today, the noted industry pundit had a chance to talk with Team Cherry ahead of the announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release date. As many have been wondering for the better part of a decade, why did Silksong take seven years…
Update: Lego Super Mario & Yoshi is officially available right now! Orders are live right now at Amazon. There are few simpler pleasures in life than a classic 2D Mario experience. Whether you’re a casual fan of gaming or a committed Nintendo enthusiast, odds are you’ve got…
Ask a committed Kirby fan where they would go if they could go anywhere, and odds are you might just hear mention of the Kirby Café. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is admired by many for their adorable Kirby-centric dishes, wholesome atmosphere, and even a unique soundtrack. As amazing as the Kirby…
Last year’s indie RPG hit Sea of Stars is about to receive a major update that, among some substantial game balance tweaks, will include local co-op support for up to three players. Dubbed the “Dawn of Equinox” update (which relates to the game’s plotline), you would think the addition of…
It’s time to venture to the crossroads, as Good Smile is bringing us all another fantastic figure. This time, Hades II Melinoë is getting the Nendoroid treatment. We saw the a peek of it back at the Anime Expo back in July this year, but now that the figure is…
Yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game for PS1. A landmark extreme sports game that not only redefined the genre but transcended gaming’s then-niche audience, THPS became a mega-hit overnight and catapulted its starring man into the stratosphere (as well as the friends he…
Editor’s Note: Today, September 27th, would have marked the 6th anniversary of Dragalia Lost. To celebrate, we are re-publishing a piece we created for its 5th anniversary. Enjoy, and thank you, Mr. Lost! With the recent announcement that Mario Kart Tour will no longer be getting new content, I’ve been…
Back in the ’90s, Nintendo, Sega, and Sony were locked in what is now commonly referred to as “The Console Wars”—a fierce rivalry between gaming giants that played out through advertisements, lawsuits, and even, in one instance, a public feud in front of Congress over video game violence. While Nintendo,…
There are many reasons to celebrate what Nintendo is doing in the gaming industry from both a creative and hardware perspective (especially when it comes to pricing), and the best place to do so right now is at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. The museum is an entire building…
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is finally available at retailers and digitally and 2024’s Game of the Year has been decided. While that last part is obviously a joke (unless the game turns out to be incredible), Nintendo wants its fans to celebrate the launch of the latest…
Dragon Quest III HD-2D is just over two months away! Today, at the Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix unveiled a brand-new gameplay trailer featuring the characters, combat, and voice acting. Be sure to check it out below! Dragon Quest III HD-2D launches on Nintendo Switch on November 14th….
Update (10/3/24): Wave 2 of the Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom icons is now available through My Nintendo. You have until October 9th to grab the new offerings (which include icons, frames, and backgrounds), so make sure to get ’em while you can! With the release of The…
The Nintendo Museum officially opens to the public on October 2nd, but fortunate journalists and influencers have already traveled to Kyoto for an exclusive sneak peek ahead of the grand opening. While much of the Museum was featured in the recent Nintendo Museum Direct, the gift shop remained under wraps—until…
