As the weather continues to warm up as spring arrives in full, there are plenty of people looking to enjoy their time in the sun. For the Pokémon fans out there, there’s no better way to do so than by enjoying the Alola region’s tropical weather and colorful scenery. If…
It feels like eons since a Madden game has last graced a Nintendo console, but EA is finally going to change that this year. Recently announced as part of the slate of titles heading to the Switch 2 this year, Madden 26 will be available on Nintendo’s latest console alongside…
With Switch 2 pre-orders finally live for the US and Canada, you now have the chance to fork over money to Nintendo for the chance to play the next generation of Switch hardware. Fun! If you want to utilize the full feature set of the Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll need…
Ready to double dip? Both of Drinkbox Studios’ luchador-themed metroidvania marvels, Guacamelee! and Guacamelee! 2, are being combined into a super slam of a combo pack for Nintendo Switch. The One-Two Punch Collection is being made in conjunction with Leadman games, and will release on May 28th for $39.99 —…
The voice chat capabilities for the Nintendo Switch have been a sore spot for fans. After people have been so used to working with services like Skype or Discord, the launch of Nintendo’s voice chat functions through an app on smart devices had players questioning the company’s delivery of the…
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This is not an April Fool’s joke. Bubsy will be on the Nintendo Switch, starting in April (of all months.) Granted, we were perplexed last October when we reported on Bubsy: Paws on Fire existence and 2019 release. Now that we have a release month that is mer weeks away,…
Just after Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s first DLC character, the Piranha Plant, launched last week, various users across social media began to report that their game was crashing and they were losing save data after playing as the potted plant in All-Star mode. Nintendo has finally released a statement on…
Later this week, the “feel-good” FPS AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected will be launching first on the Nintendo Switch eShop. To mark the occasion, Playdius Games has released a launch trailer showing us just what the game is about: You’ll be able to download AWAY starting February 7th….
It’s official! Starting tomorrow, February 5th, the Lunar New Year begins. This year is the Year of the Pig, and what do we do with holidays around here? We celebrate them in Pokémon GO, obviously. On the official Pokémon GO blog, Niantic has revealed that starting today, February 4th, and…
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince is almost here, bringing its storybook styling to Nintendo Switch. I’ve had my eye on this one since its Japanese reveal, with visuals and vibes that carry this dark fairy tale of devotion and sacrifice. You can see just a bit of that…
The Pokémon fanbase has stood strong over the past two decades. Given the vast worlds and creatures the series has produced, it isn’t surprising that fandom has crafted an abundance of fan art and fan fiction. When the first Detective Pikachu trailer dropped, longtime fans of the series started to…
Do you have some game design experience, live in Washington state, and love monsters whom you can stuff into your pocket? Then this listing may be for you, as The Pokémon Company is looking for a Principal Game Designer for an unannounced mobile game. The mobile game is likely the…
Are you ready for the second half of Pelly’s Flight of Passion garden event? Whether you are or not, it’s begun! The second half of Pelly's Flight of Passion is happening now, which means you've all received some new flower seeds! Keep planting seeds and collecting rare creatures. Complete…
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