In a rather humorous bit of discovery related to Super Mario 64, one YouTuber discovered that you can get trapped in the game’s star selection menu for two and a quarter years if you wait a ridiculously long time to select a stage. How long must you wait? Two and…
If you’re a dedicated Super Smash Bros. player who was looking for the love of your life to share your gaming hobby with, the recently closed “SmashTogether” app may have been perfect for you. I’m using the past tense here because Nintendo has issued a cease and desist order to…
In a surprising announcement, it’s been revealed that most game media will not receive a Switch 2 console until at least launch day. The reason is apparently due to a major patch that will be pushed out at launch. Whatever the reason may be, journalists are not happy, as they…
Video game movies have always been tricky, but Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph managed to tackle the subject matter well. By telling an original story with some classic gaming faces appearing in brief cameos, it was enjoyable and I definitely spent some time trying to spot references I may I have missed….
Once again The Strong’s National Museum of Play is preparing to induct several more iconic games to its Video Game Hall of Fame. Last year saw the addition of the Legend of Zelda, and even more Nintendo titles could make the cut for 2017. The arcade version of Donkey Kong,…
Nintendo has pulled back the curtain on the Fire Emblem Heroes Spring Festival Event that kicks off this Thursday. The event features Chrom, Lucina, Xander and Camilla sporting bunny outfits, as well as other Easter themed surprises. Some of the costumes may be considered by some to be a bit……
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Nintendo of Japan has just released a brand new trailer for Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia and it’s a big one! The trailer features over seven minutes of gameplay footage. A separate video was also released that gives a better look at the amiibo support in the…
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The Splatoon 2 Global Testfire may be over, but we’re already thinking ahead to the countless hours we’ll be playing the full version when it launches this summer. While using a Pro Controller could be considered a religious experience because of how well it worked for gameplay, picking up the…
As I continue to get older and the burden of adult responsibilities weighs on my soul, I find myself increasingly drawn away from my childhood obsession with time-consuming RPGs for the bite-sized, pick-up-and-play allure of roguelikes. Often taking well under an hour per run, the genre is perfectly tailored for…
Professional athletes have been known to do all sorts of illegal things to get a leg up on the competition. Steroids, human growth hormones, deflating footballs, you name it. In the competitive scene of Pokémon, things are no different. The Pokémon Company just announced that 7,651 additional people have been…
Upcoming Switch strategy RPG Disgaea 5 Complete is a game that proudly exists in a perpetual state of over-the-top, and watching its recently released intro movie expresses that well. Showing off its core cast in what could pass for an anime opening, it really sets the tone for a game…
Playing games as long as I have, you take certain things for granted. While physics and movement in games are important and varied, the idea of getting from point A to B never feels daunting or engaging. You’re running, jumping, grappling, flying, driving, gliding, climbing, swimming and more; and while…
Popular action-adventure game Lego City Undercover, previously available on the Wii U and 3DS, is heading to the Nintendo Switch next week. Some interesting tidbits of news regarding the amount of storage needed for the game’s install on the system have popped up recently, with several reports now getting discarded…
