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…
Now, before we get started, keep in mind this is NOT an official announcement from Nintendo and should be treated as a rumor for the time being. With that said, strap in, folks! According to industry insider Nate Drake, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be formally announced by…
Some new evidence has shown up for Detective Pikachu’s rise to Poké-prominence, and it’s available now. By heading to the 3DS eShop you can download this special demo version of Detective Pikachu and play through the first half of the first chapter of the game. There’ll be clues, story threads,…
In the months since its release Super Mario Odyssey has seen updates big and small. While Luigi’s Balloon World has been the standout, fans of puzzles and costumes haven’t been left in the dark thanks to new hint art and outfits for Mario to run ‘n jump in. The world…
Ever wanted to lead a cult? If you answered yes to that question you’re pretty weird, but you’ll be happy to know Kitfox Games is going to let you take your world-end fantasies on the go! In The Shrouded Isle you play as the high priest of a cult preparing…
Firewatch, one of 2016’s most critically acclaimed indie games, is heading to Switch this spring, developer Campo Santo has announced. Set in the late ’80s, you play as a man who heads to the Wyoming wilderness to take on the quiet, introspective job of a fire lookout. It doesn’t stay…
The Nintendo Switch version of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana will be coming quite a few months after the game’s launch on other platforms, which means the DLC released for those versions will be “included in every copy” of the port. Via the game’s official website we have a full…
It seemed inevitable after Crash Bandicoot’s remade trilogy sold gangbusters but now it’s effectively official – Spyro the Dragon’s original PlayStation saga is being remade. Screenshots and box-art of the game have leaked via Amazon Mexico, and while only the PS4 and Xbox One are covered so far, earlier leaks…
Coming out of Dutch Comic-Con, GameXplain has a stage’s worth of Funky Kong gameplay. Caught over the shoulder in handheld mode, it’s a great way to see how the game handles on the newer platform with its newest character. While there’s not much to comment on in terms…
It’s rare to come across something that brings so many of my interests and experiences together, but somehow this Kickstarter’s done just that. We already knew the Street Fighter board game project was going to be coming along and Shoryuken-ing its way to crowdfunding today, but seeing it all laid…
Mark Bozon, co-creator of Shantae, posted a fascinating question and poll to fans on Twitter a few months ago: Which Shantae character did you want to see join the CharaGumin (the resin figure kit) line next? The voting was fierce as fans duked it out over a 24 hour period….
Looks like Pearl and Marina are getting sporty in this competition to see what comes out on top between America’s pastime and the world’s game. One’s a way to spend a day kicking back and recording stats with its own designated stretch time, the other’s a nonstop affair of stage…
Fans of Pokémon Rumble, you’ll be pleased to know that there are some new developments concerning this spinoff series. It’s not a new announcement about a new game, but updated info regarding trademarks can sometimes lead to grander things. Nintendo and Game Freak have applied for a new trademark concerning…
If you’ve been aching for some new content for your favorite Nintendo ape-like character, the company’s YouTube channel has got your back today. It’s released a new gameplay trailer for Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze for the Switch that gives you a closer look at DK and co. saving their home…
