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…
It turns out not all of the “Platinum 4” announcements are going to be about video games, specifically! The third, coming hot on the heels of the confirmation of the brand-new IP Project G.G., is confirmation that Platinum Games is opening another studio in Tokyo, separate from its main HQ…
PAX East is kicking off today and it mark’s Nintendo’s first public unveiling of a Animal Crossing: New Horizons demo. There’s sure to be plenty to see from the show floor, but this quick peek at their Island Getaway themed booth makes a great first impression. Guys. Guys. Guys….
Have you ever wondered, “Gee, I wonder what all the games made for the Super Nintendo would look like put together in book form?” If so, you’re in luck, as a Japanese publisher has released the Super Famicom Complete Guide, a whopping 448-page novel behind one of Nintendo’s beloved consoles. …
Calling all competitive Smashers — the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate North American Online Open Spring 2020 (try saying that five times fast) kicks off this Saturday, February 29th, at 10 a.m. PST, with a second round on March 1st at 8 a.m. PST. The 3-stock, no items, best-of-three matches will…
Any hardcore Pokéfan knows that February 27th is Pokémon Day. The date is synonymous with the original games being released in Japan back in 1996, and Pokémon GO is ready to celebrate by bringing Trainers Armored Mewtwo and Clone Pokémon in Raid Battles! You’ll find Armored Mewtwo in…
The next tour in Mario Kart Tour has been revealed, and it’s a blast from the past — the Mario Bros. Tour, named after the arcade game of ages past. Mario and Luigi are getting new variants based on their original color palettes (with blue undershirts and overalls the same…
Cyber Shadow, an upcoming 8-bit ninja homage published by Yacht Club Games, is shaping up quite nicely, judging by the newest trailer. The trailer premiered during the Yacht Club Games Presents livestream that unveiled new titles and updates. The story follows a very Ryu Hayabusa-looking ninja in a cyberpunk dystopia….
Shovel Knight is getting a brand new game, and it’s quite the departure from everything he’s been in so far. Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon is set to be a rogue-lite/puzzle game hybrid, where you explore randomly generated dungeons and chain enemies together for combos. Watch the trailer below to get…
February 27th, also known as Pokémon Day, holds a special place in Pokémon fans’ hearts. It is, after all, a pretty significant day in history, and The Pokémon Company over the past few years has done a noteworthy job of making sure that this holiday (and yes it does count…
Yacht Club Games is back with another livestream! Watch it live below: The studio promises a “boatload” of new updates and announcements, so be sure to tune in!
There are still nine days to go for The Wonderful 101 Remastered’s Kickstarter campaign, but needless to say it has been a smashing success, to the extent that we already have release dates for the game. As the new trailer below confirms, The Wonderful Ones will Unite Up on Switch,…
Earlier this year Platinum Games confirmed it would start self-publishing, and now, as part of the Platinum Four countdown, we know that one of the first games in this initiative is the enigmatic Project G.G. As the game is in the early stages of production, with Director Hideki Kamiya outright…
