One of the most exciting aspects of Mario Kart World upon reveal was the wide array of more obscure playable characters included in the game. Known as NPC characters, this group largely consists of basic enemies and other niche characters who are distinguished from the rest of the cast by…
As many players will have likely figured out by now, Mario Kart World does not feature a 200cc mode for its races. Although Mario Kart 8 added 200cc, not even at launch but through an update to the Wii U version, its absence in a new Mario Kart is peculiar….
With the massive jump in power the Nintendo Switch 2 brings compared to the original Switch, the possibilities for third-party games on the console feel broader than ever. Back in April when we got our first good look at the system and what it could run, there were a myriad…
The turn-based strategy game, Tiny Metal, is out for the Nintendo Switch right now! Your king has been assassinated and your country has been thrown into chaos. All the while, a mysterious enemy threatens your homeland. Do you have what it takes to save your home? The developers promise a…
Game’sTalk.net has spilled the beans on Liar Princess and the Blind Prince. While the images from the newest issue of Famitsu have yet to appear, the site has shared some new details about the game. First off, there’s a release date: Japan will be getting the game on May 31st,…
The folks behind Digital Foundry have started comparing Bayonetta’s adventures on the Nintendo Switch to the Wii U counterparts. With the Bayonetta 1 & 2 release a little over a week away, we now have some hard facts about the games’ resolution and frame rates. There’s no 1080p here —…
The second part of Lottie’s Gothic Rose Festival in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is here! Hopefully your quest for bats and potted versions of the event’s flowers is a bit easier this time around. With the second half active, we now have access to acquire the rest of the Gothic…
It may only be February but it’s never too early for E3 hype! As registration opens for business, media, and industry passes, it has been announced that the public “Gamer Pass” will return, with registration opening on February 12th at 12 p.m. EST. The first 1000 passes sold will be…
I could never get into Metroid as a kid. As cool as I thought Samus Aran was, and try as I might, it was just a tough series to get into. It might have had something to do with the sprawling map that I felt the need to memorize mixed…
In September of last year Image & Form released SteamWorld Dig 2 on the Nintendo Switch eShop to critical acclaim – our own Ricky Berg awarded it high marks, commending its rewarding gameplay loop and sense of exploration. If you’ve been putting off getting it in hopes of a physical…
Originally announced last month, Nippon Ichi Software showed Liar Princess and the Blind Prince as part of its gaming lineup for the first half of 2018, and it’s officially been revealed today that the game will be on the Nintendo Switch. Famitsu’s next issue will cover the game in further…
Attention, Trainers! A new update for Pokémon GO has dropped for Android, with iOS soon to follow. Here’s Niantic’s notes on the new update: Improved the in-game News feature. The Pokémon Collection search function now lets Trainers search using “Shiny.” Various bug fixes and performance updates. Those are all the…
Not only is GameStop giving away codes for Dialga or Palkia so the duo can be added to your copies of Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, but the store also has a bonus for those of you who are trading card fans. The newest expansion in the Pokémon…
Both releases of Hyrule Warriors have made use of amiibo for unlocks and materials, so it’s no surprise that the Definitive Edition coming to Switch would be any different. What is a bit more brow raising is the singling out of Breath of the Wild amiibo. Scrolling through the official…
If you’re a fan of JRPGs it’s very likely you’re eagerly looking forward to Project Octopath Traveler from Square Enix, a pixel-filled modern adventure which received a demo a few months ago and is still scheduled for release on Switch in 2018. Now, the game’s developers have sat down for…
