With the Nintendo Switch 2 about to turn two weeks old now, it’s safe to say that the system has been a massive success. With record-breaking sales in such a short time, the demand for the console is truly tremendous. While the supply has mostly been able to keep up,…
Revealed in today’s Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, we’ll be seeing (or hearing) voice acting in the upcoming platformer! If you recall, Pauline was the singer of Jump Up, Super Star in Super Mario Odyssey. Bananza has already established that this younger version of Pauline is a singer, utilizing her talents…
With over 1,000 Pokémon that now exist, every one of them is a favorite of someone out there. That being said, a select few certainly stand out among the crowd as particularly popular picks, such as starter Pokémon and legendaries. One of the most beloved groups of Pokémon is Eevee…
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. https://twitter.com/konjak_news/status/1022181462169280513 Be on the lookout…
Salt and Sanctuary, a side-scrolling game heavily inspired by Dark Souls, will be making its way to the Switch on August 2nd for all regions. The game is available to pre-order in the North American eShop today. The announcement was made by Ska Studios, the developers of the game. They’ve…
While the game’s been out and available for a while now, the big budget Detective Pikachu movie is still in the works. Today though we’ve learned that distribution for the film is switching from Universal over to Warner Bros. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the move is potentially rooted in…
There are plenty of castles presented throughout games in Nintendo’s long history, but only one that belongs to a certain princess can reign above them all. If it’s anyone, it’s gotta be Peach, with her Super Mario 64 styled castle making the biggest impression. So here we are, with it…
