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…
At the very start of May, Atlus released a batch of Etrian Odyssey X information focusing on the game’s sole new class – the “Hero”. Of course, the game’s dungeons won’t be tackled alone. If you’re curious what other classes you can add to your party then a new trailer…
With less than 20 days to go, layout details have been ironed out for E3. Granted, we’ve seen earlier versions of this year’s map and have an idea of of what to expect, so this isn’t all brand new information. Still, we can compare the two versions and look back…
While the games and merchandise were the stars of the show, one of the most reliably great parts of Kirby’s 25th Anniversary celebration were the special illustrations that were released regularly via Twitter. Mostly released on holidays and sometimes just for the fun of it, these Dream Land drawings were…
The 2D action throwback is almost upon us, and in the lead-up to its release Inti Creates has updated the official website in two respects. Last week, the character section was fleshed out, offering info on the abilities of its four playable characters. You can check the section yourself to…
The stellar Xenoblade Chronicles 2 soundtrack was finally released worldwide, after already being available in Japan since February. You can now purchase the entire soundtrack on iTunes for $39.99, or buy individual songs for $1.29 a piece. If you haven’t picked up Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and you’re looking for something…
One of the biggest “Wow, this game might be perfect” moments in Super Mario Odyssey for me was Mario’s trip from the Cap Kingdom to the Cascade Kingdom. The transition from a gloomy and damaged moonlit tower all the way to a lush T-rex stomping ground made the impact of…
Banner Saga developer Stoic announced that the second game in the franchise is coming to Switch on June 7th. The Banner Saga games keeps track of players’ choices and progress throughout the series, so it’s imperative to start at the beginning on Nintendo Switch. The first installment of the trilogy…
Batterystaple Games announced that its roguelite platformer 20XX is coming to Nintendo Switch on July 10th. 20XX is heavily inspired by Capcom’s classic Mega Man games, featuring difficult 2D run ‘n gun platforming. The game is a roguelite, so the levels are unique each time you play. The title also…
If you’ve been looking forward to the next installment in Sega’s wartime strategy RPG Valkyria Chronicles series then you might want to start saving your pennies. The company has detailed the upcoming fourth game’s “Memoirs from Battle” premium edition via Twitter, confirming that pre-orders are now open at the same…
Ever since the Switch launched, I knew it was only a matter of time before we would start seeing a handheld-only version of the console up for grabs. Now, only a few months past the console’s first birthday, Nintendo has begun to sell a dockless bundle on their Japanese online…
A bunch of Nintendo 3DS classics just got cheaper in Europe, thanks to the Nintendo Selects line expanding. Animal Crossing New Leaf – Welcome amiibo, Donkey Kong Country Returns and Super Mario Maker for 3DS all join the ranks of the discounted collection once June 29th rolls around, retailing for…
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