In the weeks since Apple announced that it was relaxing its App Store policies regarding emulators, we’ve seen a few emulators for Nintendo systems come and go for various reasons, like iGBA being delisted for using entirely stolen code or an NES emulator that was uploaded and approved before being…
Go back in your mind to the early days of gaming. The year is 1982, Mario isn’t a household name yet, Pac-Man is taking over arcades, and you’re headed to the store to check out what’s new in the Atari library. Odds are if you were an avid video game…
After having its imminent early access release announced just yesterday, it’s looking like early technical tests for Hades II have begun. Developer Supergiant Games doesn’t want anyone left out of the fun though, so they’re live streaming the technical test in multiple places to make sure everyone can get their…
Viz Media has announced that it’s bringing its collection of Pokémon Adventures manga volumes to multiple digital platforms. In publication since 1997, the series has managed to capture a different vision of the world of Pokémon and remains a fan favorite. Now it’ll be available for sale via Viz’s manga…
Half of Mega Man 11’s new batch of Robot Masters have gotten full reveals, and this latest look shows the newest two in action. See Blast Man and Torch Man’s boss fights — and what happens when Mega Man manages to take their weapons for himself here: Feel the…
Hey, look! Two more animals will be joining the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp roster in the near future. Thanks to the official Animal Crossing Twitter account, we can surmise who these “mysterious” silhouettes represent. New animals are migrating our way, everyone. Just look at these adorable silhouettes. Who might…
The fact that Sonic Mania has been successful enough to warrant a full, animated miniseries is one of my favorite things about its release. That goes double for it keeping the style and direction of Tyson Hesse, the key artist behind the game’s intro cutscene and trailers. Have a look…
While today it’s just a mildly fancy synonym for “story,” the term “saga” originally denoted specific histories — Nordic and Germanic yarns of the past, grand tales of journeys, feuds, and heroes that shaped the present day. And while many a fantasy series or book has utilized the term for…
While most people are likely looking to SNK’s upcoming 40th Anniversary Collection with an eye on those classic arcade titles, the game I’m most interested in is the little forgotten NES gem Crystalis. Playing similarly to most action RPGs of the era, most notably Zelda, Crystalis has the unique hook…
I’ve got a soft spot for Good Smile Company’s Nendoroid line of figures, and now they’ve unlocked a new, upcoming character from an old favorite. Kingdom Hearts’ Sora is getting the Nendo treatment, fitting the style perfectly in his look from the very first game. Looks like he’ll include the…
Whether you’re celebrating a Splatfest in Inkopolis Square, getting spurred to victory when your favorite song plays in a match, or just arguing whether the Squid Sisters or Off the Hook are better, there’s no denying the power of Splatoon 2’s music. Recently the second soundtrack album, Octotune, was released…
Night School Studio’s indie hit Oxenfree is getting a physical release later this year from Limited Run Games. Pre-orders go live on August 3rd at 10 a.m. ET, and the game is expected to be shipped out by the end of October. We loved the game when it released on…
Nintendo announced its Nindie Game Gold Point Rewards event for Summer 2018, and there’s a new selection of indie titles available for Wii U and 3DS that you can use your hard earned Gold Points on! Here’s a list of available titles: Runbow Pocket (New 3DS) – 110 Gold Points…
I’ve been going to San Diego Comic-Con for maybe a decade now, and if I’ve learned anything it’s that every year offers a completely different experience. As a hotspot for popular culture you see the changes based on what’s new, what’s big, and what’s coming soon each time you roll…
If you’ve been on the lookout for some incredible sprite work, look no further than Iconoclasts. The action-platformer is coming soon to Switch with new features from its prior releases so that you can make the most out of it wherever you go. The #Iconoclasts Switch release date is…
