Yesterday evening, Bloomberg reported that Nintendo of Japan would be selling units of the Switch 2 hardware to various retailers at wholesale prices so that each store/chain could earn more profit from a sale. Stated to be a margin of 5%, which is higher than the Japanese industry standard of…
After a remarkable 29 year tenure at Square Enix, director Tatsuya Kando has announced that he retired from the company this past weekend. On his Twitter account yesterday, Kando revealed he stepped away from the company on May 31st, 2025, and stated he gained “invaluable experience” from his time with…
Announced nearly five years ago, developer IO Interactive has been hard at work on its 007 game after having wrapped up the modern Hitman trilogy. Said to be a fresh start to the iconic character, it seems we’re very close to learning what shape this game will take. This morning,…
As we rapidly approach the end of 2019 with no news regarding SNK’s Switch port of Samurai Shodown, it’ll likely comes as no surprise to fans that the game has seen a delay into 2020 – but only in the west. While the game is still set for its December…
On November 22nd, Famitsu is holding a special ‘corporate’ Super Smash Ultimate Tournament. This tournament will involve companies such as Sun-Star, Sugiko and Plaza, and… PlayStation — one of Nintendo’s main competitors in the gaming sphere. https://twitter.com/famitsu/status/1196262614034087937 It is unknown which members of the PlayStation team will be…
One of the many new features added in Pokémon Sword and Shield is curry-making, which replaces Pokéblocks, Poffins, and other similar mechanics of past Pokémon games. By making curry, you can bestow various benefits upon your Pokémon team, like increasing Happiness, Experience, Hit Points, and more. There are 151 different…
Are you looking for some exclusive Nintendo merch to spice up your gaming sanctuary? If so, good news! Nintendo of Europe has released a new My Nintendo poster set, including prints from Super Mario Kart, Super Metriod, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The posters themselves…
If you’re looking to keep your Nintendo Switch Lite protected while gaming on the go, look no further than the Nintendo Switch Lite Flip Cover & Screen Protector accessories, available exclusively online beginning December 8th. The Nintendo Switch Lite Flip Cover and Screen Protector set includes a flip cover for…
Pikachu is pretty much everywhere these days. Head outside to park and you’ll probably find someone sporting a t-shirt or cap sporting the Electric-type; or make your way to the State Fair and it’s likely you’ll spot some Pika Pika prizes in the games area. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade…
For anyone looking to add even more Pokémon into their lives, Pokémon Center stores in Japan have revealed a new line of ceramics in partnership with the Chugai Ceramics Company. With hundreds of years of history behind their craft and the unrivaled recognition of Pokémon, it’s a blend of traditional…
Break out the cake and confetti, because it’s time to celebrate! Nintendo’s illustrious GameCube console came out in North America on this day in 2001, where its sublime purple hues, colorful face buttons, and portable shape made it stand out from its bulkier competition. In more seriousness, the GameCube is…
In a move that just about anybody could have predicted, the modding community for Pokémon Sword & Shield is already starting to re-add Pokémon cut from the Pokédex into the game, as Twitter user @SciresM displays by putting an Omastar into the game, using the ‘mon’s Let’s Go model and…
With Pokémon Sword & Shield finally in our hands, we want to show our appreciation for the all-new games! This latest de-make shows our reimagined version of Pokémon Shield on the Game Boy Color. Check it out – and enjoy this fun mix of modern and old school!
Like past Pokémon games, there are a variety of “gift” Pokémon in Sword and Shield: Pokémon given out to the player through various in-game means. Sometimes, you may run into an NPC who kindly offers you a free Pokémon to take care of, like Pikachu, Eevee, or Toxel. This is…
The piano-based rhythm game Deemo has headed to plenty of platforms over the past few years, from iOS and Android to the Nintendo Switch and even the PS4, thanks to an imminent, lavishly produced 3D remake. Now, its critical and commercial success is taking it to a whole other medium….
