Last week, Nintendo announced that it would be delaying the pre-order date for the Switch 2 in the United States “in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.” While the company stressed the console would still be releasing on June 5th, 2025, the recent tariffs…
In a move that has shocked nobody, Nintendo Switch 2 will not have a console-wide achievements system like the PlayStation or Xbox. Polygon was able to speak to VP of Player/Product Experience Bill Trinen and he confirmed that achievements would not be included on the upcoming console. Switch 2 will…
With the upgraded components inside the Switch 2, the console is now capable of playing drastically more advanced games than its predecessor. One such is Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red’s followup to The Witcher 3 that was troublesome for even the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One when it released in…
For video game fans, early June can often feel like a holiday in-and-of itself, with plenty of game announcements across the board setting up the year to come. Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, however, plans have already fallen apart for major events like E3, and now it’s sounding like…
Back in January, the surreal universe that is Oddworld made its debut on the Nintendo Switch with a port of Stranger’s Wrath. It turns out it wasn’t a one-and-done deal, either, as publisher Microids and developer Oddworld Inhabitants have announced that the game’s immediate predecessor, Munch’s Oddysee, is coming over…
Fans of the MOTHER/Earthbound series are in for a real treat this year. Hobonichi, the company founded by creator Shigesato Itoi which has produced many books and journals in the past, has made a big surprise announcement concerning the franchise. With just a simple tweet, the following video and website…
Working from home? Taking a lot of calls on video chat? Tired of having your co-workers look into the depths of your home office or bedroom? Well, The Pokémon Company has got you covered. On the official website, you can grab a number of images and looping videos featuring different…
Last week, Trials of Mana made its glorious debut on the Nintendo Switch. The Twitter account for the entire Mana series has been hyping up the release, sharing videos, free downloadable backgrounds, and more! Now with the game available to play, the social media account is switching gears to thank…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is everywhere, so it’s no surprise to see more real-life businesses and landmarks getting into the fun. One such place, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or simply The Met, has joined in, releasing its entire digital collection of art to Animal Crossing players. The process is…
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Gee, I wonder who the best country at [insert-game-title-here] is?” If so, a new study may provide you with such answers: video game publisher Kwalee has taken a deep dive and revealed the best gaming countries in the world. According to its research and…
Making your own home in Animal Crossing: New Horizons can be quite the journey. Having to juggle remodeling payments, Happy Home Academy’s weekly visits, and increasing your island’s approval rating can maybe leave you a bit broke and unsure when it comes to decorating your house. With thousands of items…
Dragalia Lost’s new crossover event with Fire Emblem begins tonight, bringing new quests and characters to the mobile game. The Kindred Ties (Part One) summoning showcase will debut, bringing Fire Emblem: Awakening’s Chrom and Heroes’ Peony in as potential pickups. A new trailer’s been released, showing what the two can…
Reggie Fils-Aimé, former president of Nintendo of America and forever king of memes, has announced that he will be co-hosting a seven episode podcast about the games industry to raise money for charity. In a lengthy interview with the Washington Post, Fils-Aimé details the podcast and why he’s starting it….
Given that much of the world is stuck inside as of this writing, it makes sense that digital entertainment providers are pulling out all the stops to give people something to do. Nintendo is the latest to jump on board, officially resetting Nintendo Switch Online free trials for everyone. What…
As two platform game icons with three characters apiece in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Kirby and Donkey Kong franchises have more in common than you might think – they both even feature aspiring monarchs! Playing into these similarities is the latest online tournament event, which will limit you to…
