It’s hard to fathom it now, but 25 years ago, nobody expected Super Smash Bros. to become a phenomenon. Released towards the end of the N64’s lifecycle, Smash seemed like a fun enough idea that would come and go without much fuss. I don’t recall ever having debates with my…
Birthdays can mean a lot of things for people – time with friends or family, treating yourself to something special, or just disconnecting from responsibilities. For Kirby it means cake, cake, and more cake. カービィさん、お誕生日おめでとうございます！今日はわれわれワドルディレポート隊が、カービィさんのためにケーキをご用意しました♪さぁ、カービィさん！みなさんへコメントをお願いします…って、わわわっ！？食べるのはまだ早いですよ～っ！！#カービィのハッピーバースデー pic.twitter.com/mVy2QldNbg — 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) April 26, 2024 Yes, April 27th marks Kirby’s 32nd birthday and…
LEGO and Animal Crossing is a match made in heaven, but there was one curious omission from the line when it launched earlier this year: K.K. Slider. How could one of the most iconic characters of modern gaming not be included alongside villagers like Julian and Bunnie? Who even are…
The Sonic the Hedgehog IDW comic series has been going strong since it took over the reins from the classic Archie series back in 2018, but if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes then you might want to keep an eye out for this hardcover Comic Art…
Roughly a year after it released in June 2022 to glowing reviews, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is getting a big upgrade – Dimension Shellshock, DLC for the beat ‘em up packed with a new mode, new character colors, and new playable characters: including the legendary comics character Usagi…
The thirst for a Zelda Maker is real, but while Nintendo has yet to reveal such a product, indie devs are taking it upon themselves to make it a reality. This latest effort comes from Skydevilpalm (who previously remade Q*Bert for mobile devices) and it has a decidedly retro flair….
Sometimes the most ingenious inventions are the simplest. As countless Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players construct elaborate devices using multiple Zonai parts and a great deal of thought, one intrepid player has done something a lot more simple: glued some gratings to the dragon Dinraal’s horns and…
A milestone has been reached upon the path of sales – Octopath Traveler II has sold one million copies. The milestone was announced on Twitter with commemorative art of Osvald, Ochette, and Throné: 『#オクトパストラベラーII』の世界出荷＋DL本数が100万本を突破しました！本当にありがとうございます！ 記念イラストはアートチームの漆原さんより、とあるパーティチャットをイメージしたものです。 今後とも『オクトパストラベラー』シリーズをどうぞよろしくお願い致します！#オクトラ２ pic.twitter.com/o78VPgKZkN — オクトパストラベラーII公式 (OCTOPATH TRAVELER II) (@OCTOPATH_PR) June 7, 2023 This cuts…
Another side scrolling action RPG is on the way to Switch but what sets this one apart is a heavy emphasis on Chinese culture and mythology. Eastern Exorcist first launched in early access for the PC back in 2020 but tomorrow, June 8th, it’ll finally head to the PlayStation 4…
Capcom’s final digital event focusing on content coming to the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion is upon us. In the livestream, airing at 7 a.m. PT, fans will be able to see what’s coming in the Bonus Update then get a roundtable discussion with the game’s developers.
One of the most popular returning characters in Tears of the Kingdom has to be Purah, who sorted out her de-aging goofery from Breath of the Wild to become a tall, rather fetching adult. Fans have taken notice with a lot of fawning fanart, and one particularly talented fan has…
Hey, uh. Just wanted to let ya know that Amazon’s got a big batch of sales goin’ on. Including some games. Y’know… if you wanna check any of ‘em out. Up to you. I mean, not really any of my business. Thought you should know. … What kinda games? Well,…
They say if you have a million monkeys at a million typewriters writing a million words a minute, one will eventually recreate the works of Shakespeare. In this case, it’s “if you have several million Zelda players building hundreds of Zonai contraptions each day, material incentive will eventually drive one…
In the wake of Street Fighter 6’s release, Capcom has announced the entire Street Fighter series has passed 50 million copies sold. To celebrate that milestone, a new illustration was shared featuring several combatants from across the series’ history. The Street Fighter series has sold over 50 million copies!…
With all the hype surrounding the Tears of the Kingdom launch, it’s crazy to think we’re just over a month away from the highly anticipated Pikmin 4! To get you geared up for your new adventure, Nintendo has just released the latest trailer, showcasing a brand-new character creation system that…
