Nintendo’s video game legacy has come a long way since its inception; from the company’s first games in the ‘70s to the worldwide influence it holds now, there’s been a lot lost to time along the way. One of the more memorable relics of the past was the Nintendo Space…
The trend of converting classic and popular Pokémon into life-sized plushes has finally reached its logical conclusion. After years of bringing some of our favorite buddies to life, such as Psyduck, Porygon, and Mew, Japan’s Pokémon Center has given into the memes and created the ultimate life-sized plush: Gardevoir. Every…
Well, this is an article I wasn’t expecting to write today, but I’m sure glad I am! Two icons from the early 2000s collide as Netflix just released the opening credits for their upcoming Devil May Cry animated series—featuring music from none other than Limp Bizkit! Give it a listen/watch…
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,…
The official Legend of Zelda Facebook page has just released a brand new amiibo compatibility chart for Breath of the Wild. Not only does the chart give a rundown of what the current Legend of Zelda amiibo unlock in the game, but it also shows off what the upcoming 30th…
