The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of leaks and speculation, with alleged images, specs, and rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 dominating the gaming news cycle. Until Nintendo officially announces something about the much-anticipated console, this flurry of speculation is likely to continue. With that said, let’s continue…
In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
We’re just a few weeks away from the highly anticipated Link’s Awakening remake, and IGN recently got to go hands-on with the title, including the new Chamber Dungeon mode. In a new gameplay video, Bill Trinen and IGN’s Jonathon Dornbush challenge each other to their nefarious dungeon creations. The video…
For a distilled take of competitive puzzle gameplay, there’s no beating Puyo Puyo Champions. Trimming nearly everything but the gameplay itself, it’s great for fans as-is — but what about people new to scene? Happy to say, Sega’s finally got you covered! Lessons Mode and Challenge Mode are coming…
While I’m happy with my release day Switch, there’s a lot to love about the upcoming Switch Lite. More portable, affordable, and available in some sweet colors; it’s no wonder Nintendo’s keen to show how anyone can enjoy their system. Just check out these two new ads to see for…
Breath of the Wild is the game that keeps on giving. It’s been out two-and-a-half years (to the day, I might add), yet people are still constantly discovering new exploits and ways to play. This time, Reddit user charlieboy95 has uncovered a new, efficient way to speed up the fishing…
Like clockwork, Nintendo has announced that another Nintendo Direct is on the way for the month of September! It promises to be 40 minutes long, so here’s hoping we see plenty of announcements. Tune in 9/4 at 3pm PT for a #NintendoDirect featuring roughly 40 minutes of information focused…
Capcom has been on a roll these past few years, reingorating franchises that had laid dormant with new entries, ports, and remakes. Mega Man is no exception, with a cavalcade of Legacy Collections and the all-new Mega Man 11, but this latest venture for the blue bomber is an unusual…
Playtonic has announced a date for Yooka-Laylee’s first side-scrolling adventure, and it’s arriving sooner than you might have expected – October 8th. Publisher Team17 confirmed the date alongside a new trailer that highlights the return of Tonics which can change up the game’s visuals. It’s also confirmed that…
Just as expected, the trio of starters for Pokémon Sword & Shield are receiving the plush treatment officially through the Pokémon Center. Sure, we’ve already got a pretty close look at the huge cushions San-Ei will be releasing in the near future, but it’s about time we see something coming…
Coming to Japanese Pokémon Center locations on September 14th is a stunning collection of beautiful artwork surrounding the world of pocket monsters. Popular illustrator Horaguchi Kayo has drawn up some stunning imagery of Pikachu, Eevee, Mimikyu, and other beloved ‘mon in colorful sceneries filled from forest floor to the starry…
Oh, boy! Here we go again. A few months back, we reported that a listing for a Gold Shovel Knight amiibo appeared at import sites online. No images or official announcements were made, but the posts were there, nonetheless. Fast forward to today, and it appears that GameStop locations in…
Japanese convenience stores help make many things easier, and that includes game shopping. New displays for the eShop (and other platforms) are featuring what might be the most anticipated digital delight in a long time — Banjo & Kazooie. Thanks to @PushDustIn, photos of these displays are available. They don’t…
It’s officially September now, and that means Link’s Awakening is only a few weeks away. It’s not just the game though, as that adorable amiibo is launching same day. Thanks to Nintendo UK, we’ve gotten to see its functionality feature in action. By tapping in, Shadow Link can…
