In a new interview with Australian outlet Press Start, Final Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that optimizing the game for the Nintendo Switch 2 was a bit easier than making concessions for Microsoft’s lower spec Xbox Series S. While he still praises the digital-only machine and states, “I…
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…
It seems like Black Friday arrives earlier and earlier every year — and 2025 is no exception. Tons of video games and electronics are already discounted across major retailers, so if you’re hunting for deals on Nintendo Switch games, now is a great time to start browsing. Here’s everything we’ve…
Looks like history repeats itself when it comes to long standing philosophical quandaries in squid based multiplayer shooters after all. One weekend long battle later and the age old question of “Which came first…” has its answer once again from Splatoon 2. The #Splatoon2 #Splatfest results are in, and…
It has been a long time since the last “General” Nintendo Direct aired – almost an entire year, in fact. Now, we might finally be getting the goods. For the past couple of weeks numerous insiders have been teasing an event for the end of August – these include NateDrake…
Do you like food and Pokémon? Of course you do! So, what better way to celebrate your love for both with some new cafe-themed Pokémon items that are based around Pokémon Café Mix? This new wave of merchandise features plushes (of course) and place mats, and is set for release…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has not only been an incredible hit this year, but it’s also become a bit of a beacon for various companies and brands. Sure, some ad campaigns are complete misses, but every so often a company or two ignores social media engagement predictions and just has…
Do you like surprises? Are you a fan of all things stuffed? Is Pokémon your jam? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, the Japanese Pokémon Center has a new mystery offering for you: a big box of 10 different Pokémon Fit plushies. The plushies included are…
The artistic manhole utility cover designs featuring Pokémon, dubbed as “Poké Lids,” have been rolling out across Japan over the last two years, but it seems as if The Pokémon Company is preparing to release dozens more. New utility hole covers have been appearing nonstop over the last few weeks…
A new collection of Splatoon “INK YOU UP” merchandise is now available from both Nintendo Tokyo and the My Nintendo Store. The new items available in the collection include a clear backpack, flat pouch, multi pouch, sandals, sun visor, baseball cap, bottle, towel, coin case, t-shirts, gacha belt, petit squid…
As has become the norm after larger Directs and showcases, Nintendo has released a new infographic for us to gawk at and strategize our purchases with! This latest infographic is all about new and upcoming Indie games, many of which were shown at the recent Indie World Showcase. …
Like all other conventions that were scheduled for this year, Gamescom 2020 has decided to shift its focus to a digital presentation due to the pandemic unfortunately affecting public appearances. Gamescom host Geoff Keighley went to social media to make it clear as to when the event will go live…
For any Trainers who have enjoyed battling it out with their favorite characters for the last year in Pokémon Masters, a new line of merchandise based on the mobile title will be hitting Japanese Pokémon Centers and Cafés at the end of this month. To commemorate the first anniversary of…
After this week’s Indie World Presentation, Nintendo’s Indie World Twitter account asked fans to send any questions they have for House House, the developers of last year’s cult-flock-hit Untilted Goose Game. They shared that they, Indie World, would ask House House some during an hour-long Q&A tweet honk-a-thon later in…
Previously the upcoming farming-sim/action-RPG Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin detailed its meticulous rice farming mechanics, and now it’s diving into the other half of the game’s core, showcasing the side-scrolling action elements of the game. Sakuna uses her farming tools to attack, using simple button inputs to hack and slash…
