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…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
It’s that time of year again — the immanence of Labor Day Weekend brings with it the inevitability of another four days of PAX West in the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, making for one of the largest and most prolific gaming gatherings in the entire business, full of…
The dormancy of Super Monkey Ball has been criminal, which is why I’m so pleased to see Sega rolling out a lot of love for the upcoming return of the series, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD. Yes, it’s a remake. Yes, it’s a remake of a game a lot…
The wait for Astral Chain is winding down, and while we’ve seen a few bits of gameplay here and there, a new, hands-on session with the game’s director has come out of Gamescom. Nintendo UK sat down with Takahisa Taura to field some questions and experience some more of the…
Yesterday gave us the highly anticipated release date of Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, and it looks like the Balamb Garden fun is never done. From the Gamescom show floor comes some over the shoulder footage of the title, courtesy of GameXplain. This gives a brief look at the game in…
Gamescom is the biggest gaming gathering in the world, so what better place for Nintendo to show off their slightly smaller Switch? While we may not be there ourselves, others are uploading footage, including this look at a Switch Lite display courtesy of Gaming Boulevard. It’s a great,…
If you told me two years ago that the Nintendo Switch would become a haven for classic computer RPGs I wouldn’t believe you, but here we are with several beloved Dungeons & Dragons adventures on the way and the more modern Pillars of Eternity launching on the system just a…
You can pre-order Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020 for Nintendo Switch on Amazon. Get it for $59.99! During E3 I was able to check out multiple Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 events on the show floor, but everyone was tight-lipped when it…
Gamescom has just kicked off in Cologne, Germany, and to mark the occasion Nintendo has released a new video clip from Pokémon Sword & Shield. Rather than focus on the battles or new Pokémon, however, it’s a sedate walk-around of the early town in which you’ll find Professor Magnolia’s lab!…
It’s official! Square-Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy VIII Remastered is coming to the Nintendo Switch on September 3rd for $19.99! You can check out the announcement trailer below! #FinalFantasy VIII returns as FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered featuring new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customize your…
Just moments ago at Gamescom 2019 Opening Night, The Witch 3: Wild Hunt was confirmed to be coming to the Nintendo Switch on October 15th. If you need a bit more Witcher news, a 41 minute video showcasing the Switch version in action has also been released. Check…
As part of Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, Bandai Namco and Tarsier Studios surprised the audience with the announcement of Little Nightmares II, a follow-up to the horror tinged puzzle platformer from 2017. You’ll be able to grab Little Nightmares II on Switch in 2020.
Disc throwing fans, gather ’round: We have new information about Windjammers 2! In a few months, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in hand-drawn 2D animations, new stages, new players, enhanced online multiplayer modes, a solo mode, and amazing new power moves — with enhanced gameplay mechanics. Get ready for…
