During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
As the “Year of Eevee” celebration continues, more and more merchandise centered around the beloved Evolution Pokémon continues to be revealed. Just last week a brand-new life-size Eevee plush was shown off, but that wasn’t to be all they had in store. A new batch of life-size plushies have been…
Another star-studded catcher from Dream Land crashes into the Badge Arcade today featuring the adorably inseparable duo Kirby and Ricky. Joining them are everybody’s favorite Kanto starters. Why choose just one when you can catch ‘em all? Remember, brand new Kirby badges float into the Badge Arcade this week, heavily…
We played an advanced level in the upcoming Nintendo Switch game Snipperclips at the Chicago Nintendo Switch Event hosted on February 17th. Check it out!
During the Treehouse Live presentation after the Switch reveal, one game in particular got our team talking. Of course we were excited as could be for all the big, new games from some of our favorite franchises, but it was a brand new, co-op puzzle game that had us smiling…
If there’s one event that stands out in Mario Sports Superstars’ line up it’s horse racing. Golf and tennis happen regularly enough, and baseball and soccer have both gotten a few games to their credit. The idea of Mario and friends racing on horses never would have occurred to me,…
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns is just a few weeks away, bringing its host of farming, festivals, and fun to players in America. There’s one element of games in this series that I can’t help but get curious about, and that’s the relationship options. The idea of being able…
Tonight’s NIS America press event brought plenty of news for fans of the company. On Nintendo platforms that included the announcements of Culdcept Revolt and RPG Maker FES both coming to America, and the reveal of Disgaea 5 Complete’s release date! North America will see it on May 23, while…
NIS America just announced that RPG Maker Fes would be releasing in America, and if you’re really excited to create your own games you might want to consider the Limited Edition. Featuring the game, a 36 page softcover art book, and a soundtrack all in a collector’s box, it’s the…
If you’re in to card and board games, you may have something to look forward to here. The long running Culdcept series, celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year, has jumped from console to console across its history. More recently it seems content on Nintendo’s handhelds, though these particular versions haven’t…
After it was released late last year in Japan, it seemed as if RPG Maker Fes would never leave the land of the rising sun. Fortunately, that isn’t the case, as NIS America announced tonight during a livestream that the title is coming to the West this summer. No concrete…
Monochromatic Kirby badges from the Game Boy era wiggle their way through the Badge Arcade today, as well as the genetically-engineered Legendary himself, Mewtwo. Remember, brand-new Kirby badges float into the Badge Arcade this week, heavily inspired by Kirby’s Dream Land 3 and Kirby & the Amazing Mirror! For those…
Nintendo is currently touring the Switch around the United States, and our team’s Lauren and Jason are on hand to check out the Chicago event! We’ll keep this post updated with photos and more throughout the afternoon, so stay tuned! 16:50 CST – That’s it for the event! We’ll be…
When Wind Waker hit store shelves back in 2003, I was six years old and barely knew how to hold a game controller properly, let alone play a fully fleshed out RPG. I had only received my first video game the year prior in the form of a Game Boy…
