In a new interview with Australian outlet Press Start, Final Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that optimizing the game for the Nintendo Switch 2 was a bit easier than making concessions for Microsoft’s lower spec Xbox Series S. While he still praises the digital-only machine and states, “I…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
It seems like Black Friday arrives earlier and earlier every year — and 2025 is no exception. Tons of video games and electronics are already discounted across major retailers, so if you’re hunting for deals on Nintendo Switch games, now is a great time to start browsing. Here’s everything we’ve…
Nintendo is continuing to roll out their online tournaments, and this time Splatoon 2 is riding the inky wave of the recent ketchup vs. mayo Splatfest rematch. On June 14th and June 21st, North American players will be able to compete in the North American Open in Splatoon 2. Winning…
If you’re a fan of Noriyuki Iwadare’s music for the original Grandia you’ll be happy to hear that it’s getting a lavish re-release, courtesy of Wayô Records. For starters, there’s the CD edition, which will compile the four-disc original soundtrack, the arrange album “Vent”, and a new 20 page booklet…
Creator of the John Wick series, Derek Kolstad, isn’t done with writing scripts for film/TV adaptations of video games. With a screenplay for Just Cause announced and a TV Series in the works based on Hitman, Kolstad is already working on two more pitches. Thanks to a recent interview conducted…
Care to show off your inner gamer within your liquor cabinet? If so, you’re in luck, as Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Sake has been revealed! Overall, there are five different sake bottles to choose from, each costing 3,000 yen, plus tax, along with another collaboration with singer Hosokawa Takashi: Pac-Man –…
Nintendo’s mobile game version of the Dr. Mario series is getting a new update this week. Hours after announcing a scheduled maintenance, one of those pesky viruses decided to go ahead and let World 16 out of the bag on the game’s Twitter and Facebook accounts. Yellow: "New stages…
We’re entering the last leg of Nintendo UK’s Super Mario Maker 2 contest! Every week before this has centered around a new item, character, or mechanic introduced in Super Mario Maker 2’s final free update. With all that level crafting practice, your only limitation is your imagination for this final…
We’re quickly approaching the release of Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics — the Nintendo Switch game that’s sorely needed this year is chock-full of single and multiplayer games. To help you keep track of what’s inside that itty-bitty Switch cartridge (or the 2 GB download if you’re going digital) Nintendo…
Among Animal Crossing’s passionate fanbase is a desire for cutesy merchandise showing off their favorite characters. Yet, when you have a game series that has over 400 characters, it’s likely that not every animal will get the spotlight. With Animal Crossing: New Horizons adding brand new characters to the franchise,…
Update: The wallpapers are now available through the North American My Nintendo program. Please note: If you’re located in a region other than Europe, you may experience difficulty accessing the My Nintendo link below due to regional Nintendo redirects. It seems Nintendo is getting in the Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition…
Behold, the unassuming Weedle. Ever common in Viridian Forest and known for their big nose and bigger horn, they’re not exactly superstars of the Pokémon world. Yet here we are, with it topping the votes and winning the honor of being Pokémon GO’s June Community Day! Second place is bringing…
One of the biggest obstacles in an RPG can be your own habits. If you like to do any and everything before moving on to new areas, it’s likely you’ll end up overleveled and throw off the game’s curve. That’s why any game that lets me adjust my level or…
We recently saw Fire Emblem celebrate its 30th anniversary with a dedicated feature in Weekly Famitsu, and now a younger and fresher franchise is getting a similar treatment. In honor of its five year anniversary, Splatoon will have a massive feature covering the series as a whole, including a cover…
