Nintendo was likely hoping that its Switch 2 Direct would steer discussion towards excitement for the next generation of Nintendo hardware, but the sad reality of the economic situation in the United States has thrown a lot of that into a blender. With President Trump’s global tariffs destabilizing the global…
One of the major turning points in the history of console gaming was the advent of built-in digital game stores. These built-in shopping services soon became beloved in their own right, with applications like the Wii Shop Channel living on in the minds of many thanks in part to its…
One of the more shocking revelations from the Switch 2 Direct last week was that Mario Kart World would retail for $80 USD. In other regions, the pricing is higher or lower depending on local currency, but for the most part, this is the most expensive game Nintendo has ever…
Nintendo has revealed the Black Friday section of its Holiday Gift Guide for 2019. For those looking for a Nintendo Switch, you can pick one up bundled with a code for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Switch’s best-selling game, for $299.99. Nintendo has not announced any Black Friday deals…
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Many Sonic games have amazing soundtracks, but one of the most memorable is Sonic R’s, which is filled with extremely hummable euro-beats. That’s why it’s great to see it get some love again, with “Can You Feel the Sunshine” joining Station Square and Pumpkin Hill as the latest classic track…
For the Pokémon GO fans out there who like to take advantage of the game’s AR features, some exciting news has come in regarding some upcoming new features utilizing the technology. Earlier yesterday, Niantic announced their plans to expand Pokémon GO’s multiplayer offerings with a new feature they’ve dubbed “Buddy…
Now Terry has rising tackled his way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the development team is ready to celebrate with a very appropriately themed online tournament. Titled “The Road to Becoming Fighting King”, it essentially turns the game into a traditional fighter, with 1-on-1 stamina battles on Ω Form stages….
In recent years Capcom has been making a major comeback in the eyes of fans, giving plenty of love to old IP that had lain dormant for years. It seems like the move is paying off, too, with three more games surpassing the million units sold mark. The news comes…
Mario Kart Tour’s next event, the “Paris Tour,” has launched, bringing with it three new drivers, one new course (along with several variants), and a handful of new karts and gliders. Peach (Vacation), Shy Guy (Pastry Chef), and Toad (Pit Crew) have all been added to the game as characters…
And the Pokémon merch continues to roll in! We’re only a little over a week away until Pokémon Sword & Shield is finally in our hands on Nintendo Switch, and the PC in Japan is making sure that fans are fully prepared for the big release. This latest batch of…
What was once previously seen only in schematics and our collective imagination is now coming to life: a new photo shows the Super Nintendo World park under construction at Universal Studios Japan. It’s not too revealing, but seeing the world of Mario be brought to life before our eyes is…
We’ve seen a lot of seasonal goods come out of the North American Pokémon Center lately — and as much as we all might enjoy holiday decor and other merch, sometimes it’s nice to just get some good, old-fashioned apparel that’s fitting for a variety of occasions. Up for sale…
The wait is over! Terry Bogard has arrived in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Check out all of his special moves in this new footage.
Any day I can write about Fangamer is a good one, and with today’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update there’s definitely a product worth spotlighting. This one’s been available from them for a while now, but for any burgeoning SNK fans out there you can grab your own Terry Bogard…
