It’s pretty safe to say that the world is in a crappy place as of late. There are troubles anywhere you can throw a dart on a map, and things are seemingly going to get worse before they get better. Still, there are always hobbies and interests to fall back…
The announcement of Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut coming to Switch 2 was an exciting one for fans of the series. Not only was the classic installment of the franchise getting a new lease of life on a portable system, but it would also contain some extra cutscenes and a multiplayer…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 now less than a month away, there’s a lot to look forward to. Amidst the news of new games and Switch 2 editions, there are lots of more subtle improvements that many didn’t consider. One of those being the list of default profile icons, a…
For those of you excited to jump into the new adventure in Pokémon Sword & Shield, a new experience will soon be available to you in real life. That’s right: your time in the world of ‘mon will be extended to locations spread out all over the US! Nintendo’s just…
Hey campers, are you ready to open up your own bakery in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp? Croissants, quiches, and lots of other sweet delights are awaiting you in the game’s newest chance item — Beau’s artisanal cookie! Get a gander at the video advertising the treats: The deer/antelope…
As the release date for The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening draws closer, more and more details have been surfacing about the game from various Nintendo outlets. Info about what we can expect from the gameplay isn’t the only thing worth getting excited over though, as the visuals for Link’s…
Hold on to your pointy, green hats, Zelda fans! Nintendo of Europe has released over 30 minutes of brand new Link’s Awakening Switch footage earlier today as part of its Gamescom line-up. Check it out below! The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening launches on the Nintendo Switch on…
While Mortal Kombat 11 has been out for several months, NetherRealm Studios has been releasing characters one by one in the Kombat Pack season pass. Old man wizard Shang Tsung was first, followed by the recently released Nightwolf. Today, the team revealed the rest of the pack in a new…
With Puyo Puyo Tetris and Puyo Puyo Champions both available on Switch and other platforms, there’s been something of a revival for the puzzle brand here in America. Quite popular in Japan, to the point of having a dedicated eSports scene and televised tournaments, Sega has been letting the series…
In just over a month, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition will finally launch for the Nintendo Switch. As part of Gamescom, Nintendo of Europe has released a massive 35 minute long video spotlighting the game alongside series creator Yuji Horii and producer Hokuto…
Last month saw the announcement that the surprisingly decent 2002 platformer Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom would be seeing a HD remaster, and now we’ve gotten our first look at gameplay thanks to a couple of Gamescom streams. Be sure to watch them below to see the game in…
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The Switch Lite model drops in a month, but you won’t have to wait to find some accompanying peripherals to supplement your experience. Hori has announced a lineup of Switch Lite accessories to pair with your new gaming system, including the following: A Screen Protector Protective Casing STRONGER Protective Casing…
To kick off Gamescom, Sega has leaned heavily onto this November’s Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, giving us a better look at the adorable classic 2D events that’ll have retro sprites face off against one another. The official website for the game has been updated with…
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…
