With how popular Shantae has become over the years, it’s surprising to learn that one of the games in the series was actually cancelled over 20 years ago. Despite that, Wayforward didn’t give up and would revive the project many years later to create a long-lost interquel for the series….
While home consoles are a widespread and ubiquitous part of the greater video game industry now, it hasn’t always been that way. Video game consoles have their origins from arcade machines, and the transition they made to end up in people’s living rooms was thanks in large part to systems…
As part of today’s financial report for Nintendo, company president Shuntaro Furukawa noted that Nintendo will be considering a price adjustment to the Switch 2 depending on how the situation of President Trump’s tariffs evolves in the coming months. With nobody sure of what the impact will be when Trump’s…
Still in pre-production, 20th Century Fox’s Mega Man movie is getting one step closer to filming. Thanks to The Hollywood Reporter, we have an idea of who will be directing and producing the film: “Video game Mega Man is heading to the big screen with Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman,…
UPDATE: More information regarding the Pokémon GO Fest livestream has been shared by the official Twitter account. The host, @SeltzerPlease, as well as the guest appearance lineup, were announced, so you now have a good idea of who you can expect to see pop up in the stream. Check out…
The human condition is filled with loss, pain and regret. Our brains are wired to look back on missed opportunities while we think “if only.” Perhaps no one understands such misgivings as much as Grant Kirkhope, who — while recently interviewed for the upcoming Mario + Rabbids game — regaled…
After months of waiting, the official Nintendo Switch Online app has rolled out to… let’s say “raving” reviews.The app will allow players to chat with one another during online play sessions, which is a real boon in games like Splatoon 2 where some coordination is key. But reports from those…
The Splatoon 2 launch celebration continues with Nintendo NY’s announcement of its exclusive apparel line hitting the store. A whole collection consisting of hats, sweaters and t-shirts tailored for both men and women have been designed to suit all of your squid kid needs. Inspired by Inklings and in-game specific…
Can you believe it? We’re only two days away from not only the launch of a boatload of brand new amiibo, but also the release of one of the most anticipated Switch games to date: Splatoon 2! In celebration of the occasion, Nintendo UK has just released a launch trailer…
Developers Crescent Moon Games, Blowfish Studios and We’re Five Games are bringing you a new title that’s sure to make a sublimely cosmic impression on you. Inspired by classics like Metroid Prime, Turok and Ratchet and Clank, Morphite is an atmospheric exploration sci-fi shooter with platforming elements that’s heading to…
Back in 2013 indie developer Pelikan13 began a kickstarter campaign for “90’s Arcade Racer“, which was soon picked up by publisher Nicalis for release on Wii U as well PC and mobile devices. Now, several years later and in light of the Wii U’s waning relevance, the team has decided…
Just a few hours ago the Nintendo Switch Online app finally hit app stores in preparation for the launch of Splatoon 2. Now, the app is functioning, with access to various sections opening up. That said, without Splatoon 2 there isn’t much you can actually do in the app just…
Out of the blue, Arc System Works has announced it will be publishing a ported puzzler on the Nintendo Switch tomorrow. Described as a “beat’em-up puzzle game”, Boost Beast was developed for smart devices back in 2015 by Arzest, the team behind Yoshi’s New Island and the imminent Hey! Pikmin….
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In anticipation for Friday, the Nintendo Switch Online app can now be downloaded on Android and iOS devices from the U.S. Google Play Store and App Store. There’s nothing too much beyond an intro to the app and a description of what it can be used for, as any attempts…
