Despite the success Nintendo has been having with the Switch 2, there are a ton of avenues where it seems to be backsliding into corporate overreach this generation. One such is a line in its EULA that gives Nintendo the freedom to brick your Switch 2 console if the company…
Can you believe that the N64 classic Perfect Dark is 25 years old? It actually turned that on May 22, 2025, but now is as good a time as any to remember the impact it had for not only Nintendo, but its developer Rare. The game shifted Nintendo’s image from…
In its quest to become the worst company in America, Microsoft has announced a new round of layoffs for the company today. In a memo sent out to the press as if it’s a time to celebrate, Microsoft revealed it will be laying off around 9,100 employees with the majority…
Back in October, a Nintendo Live event took place in Kyoto, Japan, featuring performances by Splatoon’s Pearl, Marina, Callie, and Marie. As a surprise, the opening act started off with a very unexpected guest. While not a squid kid or Octoling, another beloved Nintendo representative took the stage: Animal Crossing’s…
The Doom series has always been known for their oozing gore and intense combat that left enemies being torn limb from limb. This iconic shooter wants you to be smart, while also encouraging you to destroy your foes with a variation of chainsaws and guns. There’s no stealth or battle…
Update: Netflix has announced that Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution will premiere through the streaming service on February 27th. Just a little over a month to go until we can all tune in! https://twitter.com/NXOnNetflix/status/1219701176872005632?s=20 Pokémon has a habit of finding its way to Netflix. There you can…
Trials of Mana, the 3D revival of Seiken Densetsu 3, is rounding out its collection of spotlight trailers with its third pair of main characters. This time around it’s Hawkeye and Riesz being introduced. A noble thief and a princess/captain of the guard make for an interesting pair for sure…
No longer confined to the digital realm, it appears that the human race has elected to unleash the might of Untitled Goose Game’s titular waterfowl upon the world of buildable toy bricks, as this new LEGO Ideas set shows. Styled after the game’s now-iconic art style, this proposed set…
Nintendo console prototypes have a way of slinking into future designs — for example, the 3DS wasn’t the company’s first foray into attempted 3D, as the GameCube was going to feature that functionality (and, well, there was the Virtual Boy too…), but who would have thought that the Wii U’s…
Captain Tsubasa is finally coming back for western audiences to enjoy. Bandai Namco and Tamsoft have announced that Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions will be released later this year for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC. In the meantime, you can check out the launch trailer below. …
On March 21, 1969, Konami opened its doors for the first time. For the past year or so the company has been celebrating it’s 50th anniversary with a few releases of classic games, and now to close out the year there’s a new piece of artwork that is giving some…
If you mess with Nintendo, you best come prepared — the gaming giant has a stellar track record in the courtroom. Like clockwork, Nintendo has beat a previous jury ruling regarding its case against iLife Technologies, Inc. Back in 2013, iLife hit Nintendo with a $10.1 million federal court case…
Killer Queen Black, everyone’s favorite competitive bee simulator, is getting a hefty batch of upgrades in the 1.60 “Hydra Update.” Topping the list of changes is the addition of full support for eight-player local games. The update will make it so all eight can play on only one Switch. Previously,…
Update: The Bandai Namco Twitter account has announced that a livesteam for Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour will take place on February 8th and 9th. Included with this news is a very clear image of Ultra Instinct Goku, affirming the powerful form’s inclusion in the game. More challenging battles…
Last month Mario Kart Tour held its first multiplayer beta test, exclusive to members of the Gold Pass program. If you’re eager to try out the mode, however, you’re in luck, as Nintendo is promising the game’s second test will be open to all players. A second multiplayer test…
