When Street Fighter 6 released for Nintendo Switch 2 on the console’s launch, it came with some new features exclusive to the Nintendo port. The most obvious feature was amiibo support, including Street Fighter character figurines and a brand-new set of cards specific to SF6. With DLC characters still coming…
When the Switch 2 was announced, a number of industry pundits were concerned that Nintendo had played things too safe. In the past, Nintendo has taken wild swings with its hardware and done outlandish things like include motion controls or force people to play with a tablet. The Nintendo Switch,…
Nintendo of Japan has just revealed one of what will surely be multiple announcements leading up to Mario’s 40th anniversary in September. My Mario, a new child-focused product line of merchandise and engagement experiences, is launching on Tuesday, August 26th in Japan. You can view the My Mario…
Update (6/16): Nintendo has released a press release for Jump Rope Challenge, which states that the game is a free, limited-time release until the end of September. June is normally a big month for video game announcements. With E3 canceled this year, various news outlets, game companies, and video game…
Under the radar and out of nowhere, publisher Klei has announced that Invisible, Inc. is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The game has been available on other platforms for some time now with pretty positive reception, and its unique premise and turn based gameplay have me curious. …
There have been plenty of good looking Metroidvania games in recent memory, and Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is following the trend. It looks to take several cues from the Castlevania series in particular, with detailed sprites and environments paired to promising gameplay. The trailer (fittingly) highlights its presence…
Ready your phones, Trainers! Niantic has revealed more info about Pokémon GO Fest 2020, which will be the first PGO virtual event experience given the ongoing COVID-19 situation around the globe. The GO Fest will take place over the course of two days, July 25th and July 26th, from 10…
Everyone’s taste in Pokémon is different, but I like to feel I see the appeal in the majority of species. On that, I also have an irrational distaste for Cramorant, the regurgitating pelican whose eyes pierce the soul. I know this bird has its fans, and I’ll admit its Cheeto…
We’ve seen quite a few fashion and apparel brands collaborate with The Pokémon Company in making a limited release Pokémon themed merchandise line. The fast-fashion company ZARA is joining in and slowly releasing various Pokémon themed shirts, shoes, and bags around the world. Of the three items that are available…
With the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass releasing this Friday, Trainers are no doubt excited to see what’s new on the Isle of Armor. While we know some of the Pokémon, features and rivals we’ll come across, we’ve also just learned some more interesting bits of info. During a…
We recently learned that The World Ends With You was to be a part of Anime Expo 2020. As-is we only have art featuring the game’s cast and AX’s own mascots, but it looks like there may be more happening with the series. Square Enix filed a trademark for…
The Ichiban Kuji lottery goods are one of the most tempting things I’d see in Japanese stores. For what amounts to just a couple dollars you have a chance at prizes both big and small, and while Dream Land’s shining star has had his share of merch, this set features…
The Japanese fanbase for the Tales series has always celebrated its voice talent, with the actors involved often making appearances at the yearly Tales of Festival events. This year was planned to be no exception, until COVID-19 saw the 2020 event delayed from this month to March 2021. There are…
Another Guerilla Collective trailer dropped over the weekend that gave us a fresh look at Röki, an upcoming game from Polygon Treehouse and United Label Games. Bringing together folklore and adventure with a personal narrative and a snowy setting, it was previously confirmed for a release in 2020. …
During the weekend’s PC Gaming Show, the upcoming strategy RPG Fae Tactics debuted a new trailer. The game and its extra pretty pixels looks to breathe some life into the genre, inspired most by Final Fantasy Tactics by the look of things but with plenty of its own twists. …
