In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
Pokémon Home — the upcoming service that will enable you to transfer Pokémon from older titles to current generations like Pokémon Sword and Shield — will launch in February 2020, as announced in today’s Pokémon Direct. Also in the Direct it was confirmed that Pokémon that will be added via…
If you’re up for a double dose of side-scrolling, Sega’s got you covered with the latest pair of Sega Ages titles on the way. Already available in Japan, Fantasy Zone and Shinobi will join the line up in America later this month on January 23rd. Rescue the children of…
As the release day for Trials of Mana creeps closer, Square Enix keeps the hype alive for fans by spotlighting different characters from the game. We last saw Duran and Angela receive some attention in a video showing of some dialogue and battle scenes. Now it’s time we get a…
Today’s Pokémon Direct revealed two upcoming paid DLC packs for last year’s Nintendo Switch titles Pokémon Sword and Shield: “The Isle of Armor” and “The Crown Tundra.” The two packs will make up the Pokémon Sword and Shield “Expansion Pass,” which, when purchased, will allow players to get both packs when…
One of the most maligned elements of Pokémon Sword and Shield ever since its announcement was the fact not every species would be obtainable in the games. After plenty of backlash (and a pair of games that still boast a variety of Pokémon species), it’s been announced that Sword and…
Today’s Pokémon Direct revealed Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX, a Nintendo Switch remake of the 2006 titles Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, respectively. The game retains several features of the original…
Following last week’s release of Flareon at Build-A-Bear in Australia, we now have word that the Fire-type Eeveelution has made its way here, to North America! You’ll find the fluffy Flareon plush donning extra large ears and an adorable bushy tail — all present to help bring its owners a…
Get ready, trainers! The latest Pokémon Direct is almost here, and you can catch it live below as it starts at 6:30 a.m. PT!
Arc System Works has built up an impressive array of characters over the years, and now they’re crossing over in a brand-new 2D action game – Code Shifter. In the game you blast your way through stages with over 100 characters from the Guilty Gear, BlazBlue, River City, and even…
After weeks of character-specific trailers, Atlus Japan has released a three minute long Persona 5 Scramble video showcasing even more of the story and gameplay, all to a new remix of Rivers in the Desert. Give it a watch below: Yes, it looks like there’ll be snowboarding. Persona…
Kan Gao’s renowned sci-fi adventure game and tearjerker To the Moon releases next week on Nintendo Switch, and a new launch trailer has been released in anticipation. This launch trailer is actually a remake of the 2011 Steam trailer with the new port’s updated graphics, which look very slick and…
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