One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
Last August, Level-5 brought a Ni no Kuni movie to Japanese theaters in collaboration with OLM, Inc. and Warner Bros. The film didn’t perform well in its home region, but now it’ll be getting a second chance in the west thanks to a deal with Netflix being struck, meaning North…
There’s just over a month to go until the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie hits theaters across North America. If you’re hoping to show your fandom at a screening you’re in luck, as the US Sega Shop has launched a batch of merchandise based on the movie. There are T-Shirts,…
After waiting nearly three years with next to no news about the fanmade Mother 4 game, we finally have a more substantial update — a visual one — to gaze in wonder over. The last we heard, the team behind the game decided to turn the work into more of…
Ahh, the New Year; with it, we get resolutions and predictions on what might be. The video game industry is no different, and some leading analysts have given their predictions on what we might expect from 2020. One such analyst is Dr. Serkan Toto, founder of Kantan Games, who believes…
While it should come as no surprise that a series like Dragon Quest has another game in development, it’s no less exciting for fans to hear that series creator Yuji Horii is already working on Dragon Quest 12. あけましておめでとうございます。下にあげた以外にも、まだまだ言えないものもありますが、12は、まだちょっと先になりそうです。でも、その前に発売できるものもあるかも。今年も、よろしくお願いしますね😊 pic.twitter.com/dovPbbkydl — 堀井雄二 (@YujiHorii) January 1, 2020 In a…
Every month, Yuji Okada, the director of Dragalia Lost puts out an update detailing what’s to come to the game in the coming weeks, and January’s This Month in Dragalia Lost is jam-packed with information. Okada begins by mentioning the start of the New Year’s event, A Clawful Caper, giving…
Hero TJ & Special Guest Brandon Pugmire take a look back at Nintendo Switch since launch, discussing the highs & lows year-by-year.
At least some contents of new DLC coming to Nintendo Switch-exclusive game Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order have been discovered, according to new information datamined from the game. According to dataminers, Beast, Professor X, and Dark Phoenix will all be headed to the game as playable characters plus…
The “New Year’s Tour” event has kicked off in Mario Kart Tour, bringing with it several past high-end drivers, karts, and gliders, plus a handful of new content, as well. Mario (Happi) and Toad (Party Time) launch as the game’s newest high-end spotlight drivers, while Red Yoshi debuts as a…
Yesterday, Nintendo of Japan surprised Animal Crossing fans with a fresh trailer for New Horizons and gave us a look at the game’s Japanese box art. Now, Nintendo of America has put out a new video that shows us the English versions of both. Check it out: You’ll…
If you have lots of fond memories of playing Melee, you’ll definitely want to think about checking out the next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event tourney, as it’s set to focus entirely on that game’s newcomers. As you can see in the delightfully nostalgic accompanying image, you’ll be duking it…
A few weeks ago, Square Enix broke the news that Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles would be pushed out from its intended January 2020 release date to a more vague Summer 2020 window. Thankfully we’ll at least be seeing more of the game in the run-up to release. In a message…
