Early last month, RPG fans were shocked to discover that the fan-favorite title Octopath Traveler had been delisted from the Nintendo eShop out of nowhere. The game was a big hit among critics and fans of the genre worldwide, releasing initially as a Nintendo Switch exclusive before arriving on other…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
G-MODE has slowly but surely been reviving its back catalog of games that were once exclusive to Japanese feature phones, including fairly big names. The latest? The Atlus developed Persona 3 prequel, Aigis: The First Mission. The game is an action RPG set in 1999, ten years before the events…
The Badge Arcade is pulling out all the stops for their big E3 bash! Brand new Kirby: Canvas Curse and Animal Crossing badges headline the festivities, followed by a slew of repeat Rhythm Heaven, Zelda, Monster Hunter and Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam sets. Who knows, maybe next Thursday we’ll…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Cars shifts into third gear, Shantae struts on the Switch and a duo of TurboGrafx-16 games resuscitate the Wii U. Not much going on in the sales department this week. Classic GTA inspired indie game Retro City Rampage DX is down to half the…
While WayForward is well regarded for its original IP like Shantae and Mighty Switch Force, the studio is no stranger to licensed games, from Duck Tales: Remastered to Adventure Time. That said, it might come as a surprise to learn that the team’s next project is a The Mummy game….
Players who like a good adventure game may take great interest in the latest title coming to the Nintendo Switch. FDG Entertainment just announced that action-adventure game Oceanhorn will be making its way to the beloved system on June 22nd, a date merely weeks away. Often compared to Zelda in…
Earlier today, Thomas Happ Games announced that Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition is coming to the Nintendo Switch in August of this year. The Multiverse Edition is a physical version of the game and includes loads of goodies, including a deluxe booklet, poster, documentary and soundtrack CD. If you…
Last night’s official trailer for Super Nintendo World had us giddy. Universal Studios Japan is clearly thrilled too and the park’s official social media accounts are sharing segments from the groundbreaking ceremony that took place within the last 24 hours. The video’s first thirty seconds has Mario “running” through a…
Just under a month ago we reported on the remixed version of Sonic 3’s Flying Battery Zone in Sonic Mania. Now, another classic level is making a comeback – Chemical Plant Zone. Chemical Plant returns in Sonic Mania – here’s a sneak peek at Act 2. pic.twitter.com/AC7sSsKLJ4 — Sonic the…
It’s hard to believe it’s almost been a year since Pokémon GO first launched on July 6th and took the world by storm. While the hype has naturally died down since, Niantic isn’t letting the first anniversary pass by without a celebration. Via the official Niantic blog, the company has…
TurboGrafx-16 fans, rejoice! Konami’s pumping the Wii U full of quarters tomorrow with retro TurboGrafx-16 classics Alien Crush and Neutopia II! Easily dismissed as just another in a sea of pinball simulators, Alien Crush used its harrowingly intergalactic theme to bring the genre to new heights back in 1988. It…
In addition to a brand new trailer that was released earlier tonight, Universal Studios Japan has issued a press release about Super Nintendo World. We’re getting closer to a specific release date, initially slated for 2020 opening, the theme park expansion will be opened prior to the Tokyo Olympic Games….
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Universal Studios Japan has just released a brand new trailer celebrating the upcoming Super Nintendo World theme park! The trailer features Mario running around the park at the delight of its guests. According to the description, Super Nintendo World will be a unique structure consisting of two layers,…
