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…
Earlier this year, LEGO and Nintendo announced that Mario was finally getting the LEGO treatment, although not exactly how we imagined. Rather than a traditional brick set, Mario’s LEGO outing was more like an interactive diorama rather than a traditional creation. Mario is a lot bulkier than a standard LEGO…
Previously we learned about the Hobonichi Mother Project, a special celebration and series of releases for the series from its creator Shigesato Itoi and his company. Now we know the first part of this, a tribute book full of art and comics from multiple creators celebrating Mother, EarthBound, and Mother…
Glaceon’s debut from Funko’s An Afternoon with Eevee and Friends isn’t the only new product available for purchase on PokémonCenter.com. Before the vinyl figure’s page went live today, two new collections were added to the shop. Quarantine orders are being adjusted throughout the US, and with the summer season approaching…
The little, cutesy animal game that has dominated 2020’s video game sales charts has been able to do so thanks to being available as a digital download. You may have noticed that physical copies of the game aren’t just a “same day pick-up” order away and many are marked up…
Square Enix has announced that the version 5.2 update for Dragon Quest X will be released on June 3rd. The version 5.2 update features the main story “The King’s Coronation,” new subquests, the new field Topol Village, new characters (such as Tiria), new monsters such as the dark harpy, a…
Nintendo UK is ready to play more of your Super Mario Maker 2 courses thanks to its five week-long running contest. Week 4’s theme has been announced and it’s giving you a bit of wiggler-room. Enjoying the new Super Mario 3D World items in Super Mario Maker 2? Create…
The Dark Souls series has grown from a smolder of difficulty into a roaring bonfire of shared experience and personal conquest. FromSoftware and Bandai Namco’s now revered RPG series has reached a new sales milestone, surpassing 27 million sales worldwide across all of its titles. Of these only the first,…
It’s been almost seven years, but The Wonderful 101 is finally getting a re-release. Initially stuck on the low-selling Wii U, the game, possibly my personal favorite game, can now reach the audience it should with its launch on Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC. In celebration of the game’s Switch…
The second Eeveelution in the series has arrived for the year over at Build-A-Bear, folks. Just announced today on Twitter, the Electric-type Jolteon has zapped its way to the online store, joining previous release Flareon and, of course, Eevee. This golden fur Pokémon will totally stun you with its…
The upcoming issue of Weekly Famitsu will be looking back at the last 30 years of Fire Emblem history. The Japanese magazine is dedicating a discussion feature to the series and all of its titles. Alongside the main series games, the whole of the series will be featured in…
Pokémon GO has announced a collaboration with Uniqlo, who are no strangers to Pokémon and Nintendo shirts. The latest batch of avatar items for Go will be a trio of Uniqlo T-shirts featuring Pikachu, Eevee, and Ditto in new, understated designs. Pokémon GO is working with UNIQLO UT to…
Wedding bells are sounding soon in Tellius and Hoshido, as the latest batch of brides and grooms in Fire Emblem Heroes are hailing from two games in particular. Both Radiant Dawn and Fates: Birthright are getting some attention in this annual marriage themed batch of characters, with a new happy…
