One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
We’re mere days away from the release of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, and the rollout of related media continues with My Nintendo Japan adding some very nifty physical rewards if you pony up the Platinum Points. First is a smartphone ring shaped like the Monado, which functions similarly to a…
As quarantine guidelines shift, Nintendo has begun to open some of its brick-and-mortar stores in Japan. Reported by Japanese Nintendo, plans for Nintendo Tokyo have been announced on the store’s official Twitter account. Those wanting to shop at the store can do so starting Monday, June 1st, but there’s a…
Last year, Pokémon GO came to Chicago, Dortmund, and Yokohama in a big way with the multi-day Pokémon GO Fest events. These brought multitudes of people together for special research events and rare encounters, something that is unfortunately not possible due to ongoing precautions and restrictions related to COVID-19 at…
Mario Kart Tour, the mobile game version of Nintendo’s famous go-kart racing franchise, has been having a barrel full of bananas adding in members of the DK Crew. Previously announced, Funky Kong and Dixie Kong would enter the game’s gatcha-à la-warpipe during the Jungle Tour event. Split into waves, it…
Did you miss out on last month’s Capcom Spring Sale? If you did and were hoping to buy a Mega Man game or two on sale, here’s your second chance. Capcom brought back the same deals for five of the Mega Man games from their earlier sale and threw in…
Anime Expo 2020’s focus may be Japanese animation, but the overlap and presence of games can be felt from the exhibit hall, to panels, all the way to Artist Alley. Showing that spirit is alive and well, art from none other than cult favorite The World Ends With You (with…
The recent Hobonichi Mother Project — a series of tributes and products for Shigesato Itoi’s acclaimed trilogy — has revealed another set of merch, showcasing a set of Mother t-shirts (4,950 yen each) and a Mr. Saturn tote bag (680 yen) that will both go on sale June 12th in…
The Mario franchise has been host to some of the most iconic characters in the history of video games, from perpetual second fiddle Luigi, to long-lasting antagonist Bowser, to that one Goomba in 1-1 who always seems to kill you no matter what you do. And yet with such an…
Vincent Brooks, caught within his choices and behaviors, is nearly prepared for the return of his nightmares on Switch. Atlus has shared a trailer today, giving glimpses of the entangled mess he’s in with Catherine, Katherine, and Rin. As we previously reported, Full Body on Switch includes all…
A new game based on the classic Dragon Quest manga The Adventure of Dai has been announced for a 2021 release on consoles – Infinity Strash. The news comes via a recent VJump livestream focusing on the series, which also showed off the new upcoming anime adaptation, an arcade game,…
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition launches in just a matter of days! If you can’t wait to explore the Bionis and Mechonis, you might be interested in this new trailer from Nintendo, which gives you a run-down of the game’s more iconic Bionis locales. If you’re a newcomer, though, I’d definitely…
SNK has announced that it will be bringing a bundle of original Samurai Shodown games to Switch on July 28th! Included in the Collection are Samurai Shodown’s I through V, plus the Special version of V. Rounding out the package is the never-before-released Samurai Shodown V Perfect, which…
