Of all of the perks that come with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, one of the most exciting is the ever-expanding collection of emulators for older systems. Ever since the Nintendo 64 joined the greater NSO library, many fans have been eagerly waiting for the GameCube to get its turn…
With a new generation of Nintendo hardware comes some new key art for its accessories and products. While this is hardly the biggest change coming for the Switch 2, Nintendo has introduced a variety of new eShop gift card designs that retailers will begin stocking soon. As spotted by a…
In an announcement this morning, Microsoft has revealed that it will be upping the cost for the Xbox Series S, X, and all of its accessories starting today, May 1st, 2025. The standard 512 GB Series S will now be $379.99 (up from $299.99) while the 1 TB Series X…
To celebrate the release of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country expansion, Nintendo’s rolled out a few special things to mark the occasion. The game was spotlighted briefly during the recent Nintendo Direct and now there’s another new offering that’ll get players hyped: To coincide with the…
If I’ve learned anything about Undertale, it’s that the game loves to defy and play with your expectations while carrying its own identity the whole way through. That extends to its trailers too, with this Switch launch video starting off in an unexpected (though, should that be expected?) way: …
The clock is ticking and the countdown’s almost done: The World Ends With You will be making its grand return in a little under a month. We got to see a bit of it during the Nintendo Direct, and it looks like we’re getting double the focus with another dedicated…
Not all Nintendo Directs are alike, and with the Japanese version of Thursday’s hype train ride, a few different titles got some time in the spotlight. Ubisoft’s upcoming installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise will be appearing on the Nintendo Switch, but with some restrictions. Titled Assassin’s Creed…
Splatfests have gotten reworked when it comes to scoring and partying up with friends, but at their core it’s still all about picking sides and spreading ink. Coming in hot after this week’s update to Version 4.0, we’ve got a Fest focused on something Inklings love just about as much…
It appears that a new Sonic animation series is in development! Celina La Flaca, production manager of Sonic Mania Adventures, posted a picture of herself with the Blue Blur on Instagram. The wording has been edited since the original posting, but Sonic Stadium reported that the post said the following:…
Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied hosted another livestream last night right after the incredibly exciting Nintendo Direct aired. In it, they discussed some of the major news that hit the world of games! If you missed out on watching the stream live, you can watch it now:
Even when we know something’s coming in a Direct, Nintendo knows how to make it exciting and suit the series at the same time. For Splatoon 2 that meant a flashy, almost anime opening-esque video (complete with new music) for Version.4.0 set on a brand new map. That stage may…
Nintendo finally delivered a full rundown of their plans for the Nintendo Switch Online service, and while there wasn’t too much “new” to digest, they presented it all in a way only they could. Having Mario, Luigi, Bowser, and the rest playing their Switches together (and running into some trouble)…
Our favorite secretary has joined the fight, and that means she’s also got to join the big group shot of the entire Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. Ever since this tapestry of iconic characters was unveiled at E3, new characters have been added as they’ve been announced. We saw the…
Our enjoyment of a game relies on the context in which we experience it just as much as the actual quality of the product. Games are a product of their time — one even a few years older can reflect different trends and ideas of the world around it. And…
Another week, another batch of Japanese Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth trailers. Last week saw videos focusing on Chie Satonaka, Akihiko Sanada, and Persona 3 Portable’s Theodore. This week? Well, it started with another Velvet Room attendee, Elizabeth, and then we saw Persona 5’s bro Ryuji and Persona 4’s reluctant…
