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…
The launch of Lego Sonic the Hedgehog was apparently successful, because more is on the way. A new Twitter snippet teases minifigures for Knuckles, Rouge, and Shadow via a “Breaking News” style mockup while suggesting that they haven’t shown up yet because of Dr. Eggman’s nefarious interference. The team…
Get ready to start sneaking as Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 has arrived on modern platforms, including Switch, bringing a trio of iconic stealth-action games plus a bunch of bonus goodies to new audiences. If you’re curious just what the series is all about, Konami has released a…
Today Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 has hit physical and digital storefronts across multiple platforms, including the Switch, meaning the long-running Konami series has finally returned to a Nintendo console over a decade after the port of Metal Gear Solid 3 to the 3DS. That’s not what we’re…
For a while now The Pokémon Company has been partnering with prefectures across Japan to give them their own Pokémon ambassadors, from Vulpix in Hokkaido to Sandshrew representing the Tottori region. The latest announcement comes for the Fukui region, right in the middle of Japan’s main island, Honshu, which will…
Halloween is just around the corner and video games of all sorts are celebrating the occasion with in-game events. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is set to be no different, confirming that some spooky Mass Outbreaks will be occuring across Paldea and Kitakami over this weekend! Starting October 27th you can…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Things are getting spooky in Splatoon 3 this week with a monster-themed Splatfest this weekend that’s set to see the Squid Sisters and Deep Cut get dressed up for the occasion. That’s not all, though, as players can dress up too! Simply swing on by the News section on your…
Another major Nintendo release has arrived and like clockwork we’ve got a bunch of new icon parts to customize our Switch profiles with! Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now head into the app from their home screen and use their Platinum Points to snag a variety of different options from…
Mario + Rabbids has been one of the biggest surprises of the Switch era, an unlikely collab that produced two great tactical RPGs. And now the question is already being floated – will we see more? Well, according to director Davide Soliani, we should hit the brakes on any potential…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, in combination with Legends Arceus, brought Sinnoh to the forefront of Pokémon over the past year. This has meant a big return for the cute penguin Piplup, who has shown up in more and more merchandise after previously becoming a staple mascot during the original…
In a departure from previous 2D Super Mario titles, Super Mario Bros. Wonder features a unique twist: all playable characters (with the exception of Yoshi and Nabbit, who are immune to damage) share identical abilities. Yes, it’s quite a surprise! But don’t fret: special abilities haven’t been entirely scrapped. Instead,…
