We kicked 2025 off with some sad news for fans of one of Nintendo’s biggest nostalgic properties. According to a ResetEra post by Kinda Funny Games present Imran Khan, the developers over at Next Level Games had reportedly put the Punch-Out series on ice. While the true reason seems to…
2024 has come and gone and with it, a slew of incredible games. Everything from RPGs, platformers and shooters to fighting, puzzle and simulation games, there was something for everyone. However, before we talk about the good, we do have to acknowledge the unfortunate, which are the continuing layoffs in…
2025 has been full of nonstop rumors and leaks for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch successor, and this week has been no different. According to NateDrake, Microsoft is getting ready to upgrade existing Xbox titles and port over a slew of new games! Grounded, Pentiment, and the two Ori games are already…
During my time at E3 this year, no game stole my heart quite like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. I could tell you all about what’s new and what feels different, but for that you can check out our earlier show floor impressions piece. Instead, I’m here to tell you all…
Pokémon GO is fast approaching its second birthday, and on top of that, Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago will kick off in just a few short weeks. With yesterday’s announcement about the new Friend feature, the timing of the app’s next update being datamine is perfect! Over at Pokémon GO…
There’s just a few weeks to go till Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker launches worldwide, and coinciding with the release of a demo across regions Nintendo of Japan has shared two new trailers for the updated re-release. First up there’s a look at the game’s amiibo support, confirming that the Mario…
Many months ago way back in September 2017, developer Playdead Studios confirmed in an interview with Famitsu that its critically acclaimed atmospheric platformer Inside would be heading to the Switch. Now, that same Japanese games magazine has confirmed that the title will be launching worldwide very soon, on June 28th….
The days are getting longer and hotter, and that means that even in Fire Emblem Heroes it’s time to hit the beach! Plenty of sand, surf, and sun is waiting for you summoners, and to add to the fun we’ve got four all new swimsuit sporting characters to give up…
Super Smash Bros. is legendary for its compiling of all things Nintendo – characters, stages, items, etc. – but one of the things it’s most prestigious for is game music, bringing in a host of talented composers and supervisors to arrange and remix some of the finest tunes the Big…
Everyone’s favorite high-pitched mushroom is ready to not-jump his way through some puzzling stages all over again! Captain Toad is coming back on Switch and 3DS next month, and to prepare for that, a demo has been made available for each platform in the Japanese eShops. More than likely, the…
Looks like Squirtle’s not just making a splash in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate; it’s going to be the featured Pokémon of the next Community Day in Pokémon GO, too. On July 8th, all you Trainers can head out to hunt for a Squirtle with an otherwise unavailable move. While we…
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The latest update for Fortnite is live on Switch. v4.4 introduces a new mode, where teams of 20 fight it out to see who has the most team members remaining at the end of the timer. It also adds the stink bomb, a new weapon with epic rarity that creates…
In this day and age, downloadable content is a phrase that’s come to mean something negative for a lot of gamers, and not without reason. All too often we see complaints about unfinished games that are only truly complete once you pay for a pricey package full of extra content….
The cast of Harvest Moon: Light of Hope is expanding today! Arriving via the game’s Season Pass and available through individual DLC Packs, Shirlock and Michelle are ready to make Beacon Town their new home in the New Marriageable Characters Pack. “Expand your experience with new and exciting content! Two…
