For kids of the ’80s and ’90s, there was no greater place to be a kid than Toys”R”Us. We all likely have fond memories of grabbing some action figures, getting a doll house, or fawning over the video game section and begging our parents to get us a Super Nintendo….
After putting some confusing language in its advertisements for GameCube classics on Switch 2, Nintendo has clarified that its upcoming wireless GameCube controller will, in fact, work with other games on the console. A few weeks back, when Nintendo held its Switch 2 Direct, the company announced that GameCube games…
The Nintendo Switch 2 is about to go up for pre-order across the US, and we’ve got everything you need to know before it goes live. When Do Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Start? Pre-orders officially open April 24th, with some retailers starting as early as 12:00 a.m. ET….
Welcome back to the Wire Weekly, where I, Amelia “Check out my character in #GranblueFantasy!” Fruzzetti, run through the week’s assortment of Nintendo news with what could charitably be referred to as wit, sarcasm, and personality. Ah, the beginning of April – when the jesters emerge for one day of…
The holiday season of 2001 had a new contender in the gaming sector. Microsoft’s Xbox was touted as a powerhouse that could rival a computer — at the time. The company proved that claim easily with showing off Halo, a game that was originally being made for Mac computers. This…
Gallant gungeoneers, rejoice! Enter the Gungeon is getting a physical release on Nintendo Switch this summer, courtesy of Nighthawk Interactive. The bullet emblazoned bundle will contain all previously released downloadable content, including today’s final update, “A Farewell to Arms.” A few other goodies will be included, too, from an exclusive…
In case you missed it, a few weeks ago Niantic held their first “Legendary Lunch Hour” in Pokémon GO — a one-hour event when an increased amount of five-star Raids appeared worldwide. For Niantic, this event was an experimental first try that seems like an attempt to make Legendary Pokémon…
I’ve had an eye on NISA’s upcoming action-RPG Lapis x Labyrinth for a while. The game’s seemed fun and flashy since I first saw it, and now that its release is just a couple months away I’m thinking of how I’ll be stacking my own team of cute little adventures…
The upcoming revival of Samurai Shodown has been getting a lot of love lately. Shortly after the reveal of new character Darli Dagger at PAX East, it has revealed its two other brand new characters (alongside some other, returning ones) in the latest Japanese trailer. Nearly the entire…
Pokémon GO fans will know that as summer approaches, so do the big events within the game. If you’ve played at any point during the summer, you’ll remember that not only does Niantic pick up their already great game during the hotter months, but also that people tend to seem…
Every year, the Reputation Institute conducts RepTrak, a survey of which corporations and brands across the world are “most reputable.” This includes surveys limited to particular regions as well — and in the US this year, one particular Japanese video game manufacturer cracked the top ten. Yep, Nintendo is (purportedly)…
Team Meat, the developers behind Super Meat Boy, announced via Twitter that their upcoming title, Super Meat Boy Forever, will no longer launch this month. The new official launch window is “[a]fter but not too far after April 2019.” The team said they’re working at a healthy, sustainable pace, and…
No matter how big my love for the Kirby series has remained over the years, even I felt a little surprised with how quickly and easily the credits came in Star Allies. The trip through the stars was enjoyable, but it wasn’t until the game’s multiple DLC updates came along…
The North American Pokémon Center has been slowly adding more and more plushes to its Sitting Cuties collection over the past few months. Starting last November, we saw the likes of Pikachu, Eevee, Golduck, Shellder, and others made available at the PC, and now we’re seeing even more beloved characters…
The Pokémon Company showed off more cards from the special Pokémon: Detective Pikachu TCG expansion just last month. Using art showcasing the film’s renders, we were able to see a few teases of cards, as well as the cards that could be obtained through in-store promo events. Bulbasaur, Psyduck, and…
