Of all of the perks that come with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, one of the most exciting is the ever-expanding collection of emulators for older systems. Ever since the Nintendo 64 joined the greater NSO library, many fans have been eagerly waiting for the GameCube to get its turn…
With a new generation of Nintendo hardware comes some new key art for its accessories and products. While this is hardly the biggest change coming for the Switch 2, Nintendo has introduced a variety of new eShop gift card designs that retailers will begin stocking soon. As spotted by a…
In an announcement this morning, Microsoft has revealed that it will be upping the cost for the Xbox Series S, X, and all of its accessories starting today, May 1st, 2025. The standard 512 GB Series S will now be $379.99 (up from $299.99) while the 1 TB Series X…
Whenever a new piece of video game hardware is in development it always goes through multiple prototyping phases, which always leads to some interesting “what if?” scenarios. In most cases, however, we rarely get a close look at these early designs in practical form, which is what makes this Nintendo…
Arc System Works has revealed five more characters for Blazblue: Cross Tag Battle’s 2.0 update due later this year. These’ll be joining the previously revealed Akatsuki, Blitztank, Yumi, and Neo Politan as part of a second character pass. Without further ado, get ready for fates to intersect and check out…
The world could always use more heroes, and when it comes to Nintendo you could argue there’s no better hero than Hyrule’s. That’s what some talented fans thought, as they created a concept design and even highlight intros for Link if he made it into Overwatch’s still growing cast. It’s…
Ghost/Dragon-type Pokémon Giratina will be reemerging from the Distortion World and returning to Raids in GO, starting this Monday, September 23rd, at 1 p.m. PT. The Legendary will be available in five-star Raids — and even better, you’ll have the opportunity to encounter a Shiny Altered Giratina! You’ll also want…
It’s not often that a game’s marketing can get you single-handedly interested in an entire genre, but thanks to my anticipation for Daemon X Machina, I’ve spent the better part of 2019 thinking about big robots. Ever since playing the initial demo back in February, I’ve just been wanting more…
Lab Zero’s second title (after the excellent and still Switch-bound Skullgirls) is nearly here, and ahead of its release they’ve shared the game’s full opening animation. Teased previously, it’s been animated in a joint effort by Studio Trigger and Titmouse, with music from Hiroki Kikuta of Secret of Mana fame….
Coming at you from SFB Games, creators of Switch launch darling Snipperclips, is a new murder mystery adventure. Tangle Tower follows up from their previous title, Detective Grimoire, bringing a unique visual style and the promise of eccentric abductive reasoning. You’ll be able to gather up the clues…
Arguably the best part of roguelikes is when you’ve finally collected enough loot to achieve god-like status, obliterating everything in your path like a hurricane without even trying. The first Risk of Rain, a sci-fi roguelike defined by potent power-ups and an ever-escalating difficulty, was particularly great at evoking that…
The Nintendo Switch remake of the Game Boy classic The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is finally here! And just like the original game, there’s a trading sequence sidequest players must complete before they can face the final boss. The trading quest in The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening differs a…
The greatly anticipated launch day is finally here! Nintendo’s big releases — amiibo, Link’s Awakening for Switch, and the Switch Lite — are now available for purchase. Whether or not you’ve already received your pickups of choice this month, I’m sure you’ll be able to appreciate a little extra visual…
Seemingly, the Wave 3 and 4 rounds of paid and free Expansion Pass DLC for Nintendo Switch game Fire Emblem: Three Houses have been revealed thanks to an early copy of a new guidebook set to release in Japan tomorrow. The guide, which was published by video game magazine Famitsu,…
Move over Smash, SNK is already going for another cross-over no-one saw coming. As announced via the company’s Japanese Twitter account, SNK will be teaming up with NASA for a new jacket based on the Metal Slug franchise. The front features the iconic NASA logo and a rather existential quote…
