Anyone who has been keeping up with Nintendo news over the past year or so can attest that the lead-up to the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a wild ride. For the longest time fans were eagerly looking for any news or rumors related to the system, and any insider…
One of the most striking things about the design of the Switch 2 is how basic everything is. Gone are the days of New 3DS Faceplates or fun colors, and in is Nintendo’s era of functionality over personality… or so we thought. If a recent listing by AliExpress is anything…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
In news that is sure to not astound or surprise anyone in the slightest, the recently released Pokémon Masters is the top download on iOS in 27 countries, including the US and Japan. This predictably successful number comes in the wake of the game’s launch late on Wednesday. In equally…
The next game from Zero Escape director Kotaro Uchikoshi releases in just a matter of weeks, and Spike Chunsoft has released a new trailer delving into its core investigation mechanics. While on the surface they may seem simple, you’ll soon find yourself diving into dreams to uncover the truth… Be…
The Nintendo Switch Lite hasn’t even hit the shelves, yet new accessories for it are getting revealed nearly every day. This newest product, an official case for the smaller hybrid system, comes directly from Nintendo’s Japan store. What makes the the flip cover case so unique is its ability to…
The Switch is becoming a haven for video game vocal themes, with soundtrack standouts lining up left and right across its library. While we got a lengthier look at the story via Nintendo UK’s Astral Chain launch trailer, the US version has just edged it out in a big way….
Ian Flynn has penned some of the most classic stories in the Sonic comics, and he even transitioned from the old publisher, Archie Comics, to the current Sonic series that’s being handled by IDW Publishing. On Twitter, Flynn revealed a pitch he once had for a Mario comics series. The…
Omega Force’s latest god-filled musou, Warriors Orochi 4, is getting an Ultimate version next year, and it’s been confirmed it’ll be heading west in February 2020. It’ll be available as a separate purchase and via an Upgrade Pack for those who already bought the original. Like previous “Ultimate” upgrades, it’ll…
Ready to dig up some modern pixels worthy of a museum? NISA has announced that it’s bringing both La-Mulana 1 & 2 to the Switch and other modern platforms. Already acclaimed on older consoles, the pair of games bring old school sensibilities back for some whiplashing, treasure grabbing archaeology. …
At the recent Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2019” event, Sega announced that a new entry in the vocaloid’s main rhythm series would be coming to Switch. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix will release in Japan on February 13th, and will release in the West sometime next year. The game…
A new teaser’s dropped for upcoming and still-surprising Switch spinoff, Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. While no gameplay was featured, the trailer lets us know that the Phantom Thieves are leaving Tokyo and traveling all throughout Japan. Various cities were given the Persona 5 map icon treatment…
Today’s the day, action fans! Astral Chain is here and ready to recruit you for its patented PlatinumGames style. To help celebrate the launch, a special illustration has been produced by none other than Bayonetta character designer Mari Shimazaki. The Umbra Witch is back, but with those titular links involved…
After years of waiting for Castle Crashers to debut on a Nintendo system, fans can finally take comfort in knowing that the fan favorite will be landing on the Switch very, very soon. Previously only given a release date for “this summer,” game developer The Behemoth has announced that their…
I see plenty of strong concepts and ideas when it comes to games. It comes with the territory. Sometimes though, you know you’re looking at something special. You’re just in it, and delighted, and ready to get your hands on everything it has to offer. There’s but one sound that…
