3D collectathon platformers occupy the same lane for me as comfort food or an AC/DC album. They’re reliable, and no matter how much time passes, I can always return to them and feel familiarity. Of course, the best 3D platformers that leave their mark on history end up feeling more…
Hamster Corporation has announced that the classic Namco arcade game Air Combat 22 will be heading to its Arcade Archives series for modern platforms. As the sequel to the industry defining Air Combat, Air Combat 22 expanded the gameplay by allowing players to select different aircraft to carry out their…
Limited Run Games is back with a brand-new lineup of merchandise based on a classic Sega title. To honor the 25th anniversary of Jet Set Radio, you can now get a whole slew of shirts, plushes, trading cards, and keychains to show your love for Beat and the crew. While…
In the world of animation, there are many different art styles and techniques. Pokémon, being made in Japan, is an anime and follows the animation rules of that style. But what if a Pokémon short was done in the style of western animation, especially from the 1940s – ’60s era…
Though he debuted on Game Boy, Kirby didn’t gain his trademark skill until the NES. Kirby’s Adventure gifted the world the Copy Ability, along with Meta Knight and many other mainstays of the series in terms of progression and structure. It’s gotten plenty of love over the years, including a…
Paper Mario’s next adventure is looking craftier than ever, with the main villains being origami takes on classic Mario enemies. Fittingly, Japanese retailer Geo-Online is offering a branded origami box as a pre-order bonus, complete with artwork of Paper Mario, his enemies-turned-allies, and their folded foes. The box is designed…
It’s undeniable that Lucina is one of Fire Emblem’s most enduring characters – she was the second most popular female character in the first “Choose your Legends” event, after all. Naturally that popularity has resulted in a fair share of merchandise for the Ylissean princess, including a figma from Good…
The latest episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings is here! This time around it’s shining the spotlight on Chairman Rose’s assistant Oleana, showing how she got the job in the first place and a typical hectic day at the office. It also explains the origin of a few odd parts of…
It might seem like being a video game designer is a dream job, but even the best face problems — just ask Masahiro Sakurai. In his latest Famitsu column, the game director noted just how hard it can be to enjoy games and avoid Smash Bros. speculation. His biggest challenge…
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in sponge-tastic splendor. Play as SpongeBob and his trusty friends to show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. This wonderfully creative reimagining of the original game is sure to strike the hearts of fans…
These past few days have seen countless companies address the need for change in the past week’s actions. Now, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has issued a statement on some of the issues at hand, and how it plans to help those communities and people affected moving forward. In an open…
Run through the forest, go through the wire, cross the river, and burn down the castle of monsters. Arcade Archives: Naughty Boy is available for the Nintendo Switch today and will be distributed on the PlayStation 4 starting on June 18th. Naughty Boy is an action game that was released…
Are you excited about Shantae and the Seven Sirens? If so, you’re in luck. Shantae and the Seven Sirens is the fifth platforming adventure in the series that focuses on Shantae’s quest to find the missing half-genies after a live dance performance turns chaotic. Check out our full review of…
Another Nintendo game, another pre-order bonus to drool over. Paper Mario: The Origami King will unfold on the Nintendo Switch next month (July 17th), which means time is running short on announcing any new pre-order incentives or game bundles. Nintendo UK’s official online store has announced its swag bonuses and…
With the Pokémon World Championships cancelled this year, the Play Pokémon organization wasn’t going to let that stop them from finding a way to play-at-home. Rules for this summer’s showdown, dubbed the Pokémon Players Cup, were shared last month. Today, we know when we can tune in and watch masterful…
