With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 a little over a month away now, anticipation among Nintendo fans continues to build. While many already have their sights set on the system, others are still on the fence and looking for more information before they decide. Fortunately, the latest issue…
In a surprising bit of news for fans of Nintendo’s Wii console, the legendary Homebrew Channel has ceased development, and its GitHub repository has been removed, effectively shutting down the piece of software. No one is certain when this occurred, but a user on Twitter posted a letter from the…
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…
When you think Sega, you probably think Sonic. Or even Alex Kidd, if you’re feeling especially retro. But one mascot has endured in the minds of many fans, especially in Japan – Segata Sanshiro. Portrayed by Hiroshi Fujioka in a series of commercials promoting the ill-fated Sega Saturn, he’s become…
The next wave of fighters is getting ready to hit the upcoming arcade version of the multi-franchise fighter BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, and among them is another Naoto. Joining the detective prince Naoto Shirogane from Persona 4 is Naoto Kurogane from BlazBlue: CentralFiction, and we’ve got our first look at…
As a Pokémon GO fan, I can confidently say that the game is in a very weird place right now. And I don’t say that negatively, but rather looking at it objectively. After all, what Niantic had originally envisioned Pokémon GO to be, back during its initial release in 2016,…
Bust out the birthday cake and exactly two candles, because the Nintendo Switch has now been around for 730 days! The console released on March 3rd, 2017 alongside The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and some other games people occasionally remember (Snipperclips? That was fun and novel, wasn’t…
GoodSmile Company’s selection of Nintendo merchandise is among the best, with detailed Figmas and adorable Nendoroids of some of the most iconic video game characters. Not too long ago the figure makers put out a new figure of Link, joining Toon Link and Majora’s Mask’s Young Link, based on his…
There’s nothing quite like a grand adventure in video gaming; trekking from verdant fields to snow-dusted mountains and back again is a feeling like no other, and the Nintendo Switch already has many different worlds to explore. That said, it’s always fun to jump into a new setting and uncover…
If you’re into high quality video game figures and statues, it’s always worth keeping an eye on updates from First 4 Figures — the company is one of the best in the business. On March 8th, F4F is opening reservations for a beautiful Mario and Yoshi statue. Information on the…
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is rolling out a number of springtime themed goodies this week, and the latest addition does not disappoint — especially if you’re a fan of the magical and the truly beautiful, like me. Just today, the game’s released the newest chance cookie: Diana’s fay cookie. This…
I hope those of you playing Pokémon GO got your hands on Palkia last month, being if you try to find it now you’re not going to have much luck. That’s right, the Palkia Raid Battles available at Gyms in Pokémon GO are officially done, and taking their place is…
It’s that time of year again when Pikachu, Eevee, and friends say farewell to winter and gather together for some floral fun. This year the Pokémon Center’s timed celebration is the Easter Garden Party, a pure pastel parade headlined by two of the most popular Pokémon around. There’re plenty of…
Every king needs a castle, which really says something about Bower since he’s managed to have several in his years. Soon you, too, can take one of these homes with all the stone-faced decor and spiked accents you need thanks to Jakks Pacific and their Bowser’s Castle playset. Have a…
The worlds of celebrities and video games have collided in strange ways before — usually when Jack Black makes a YouTube video, or when any Kingdom Hearts game needs to be casted — but this is one of the more left-field announcements in my memory. ToeJam & Earl: Back in…
