With the Nintendo Switch 2 now less than a month away, there’s a lot to look forward to. Amidst the news of new games and Switch 2 editions, there are lots of more subtle improvements that many didn’t consider. One of those being the list of default profile icons, a…
It’s no surprise that GameStop has been declining in sales over the last few years. With many people shifting over to digital games and the impact of COVID-19 still being felt, it’s honestly a surprise that GameStop has lasted this long without being snatched up by another corporation. In Canada,…
Since the unveiling of the Switch 2 last month, Nintendo has been hosting a series of videos it calls “Creator’s Voice” for new games coming to its platform. The latest in that line of videos features Square Enix’s Naoki Hamaguchi, series director for Final Fantasy VII Remake and its sequels….
If you’re anything like me you’ve been playing Fire Emblem Heroes obsessively since its launch. I bet you’ve got a few units you’d like to upgrade into four or five star versions too, huh? With the promise of higher stat growths, access to more and better skills, and the feeling…
From a technical perspective the Nintendo Switch is something of a marvel – boasting a unique Nvidia chip that allows support for modern engines like Unreal and Unity in a small form-factor, albeit at the price of battery life. Shigeru Miyamoto recently discussed the tech with a gathering of investors…
Sad news for Pokémon GO players in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. It looks like an ordinance that will influence the use of smartphone games in parks will be put into effect. More specifically, creators of smartphone games like Pokémon GO will need to get permits before they can use park…
Those of you looking to retread the gloomy depths of Isaac’s mom’s nightmare fueled basement just got some further incentive today. Nicalis has officially announced a slew of bonus swag for anyone who pre-orders a physical copy of The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ ahead of its launch alongside the Nintendo…
So far it’s really looking like Playtonic is carrying on Rare’s classic tradition of weird and wonderful worlds when it comes to Yooka-Laylee. Case in point – Capital Cashino, a land of gaudy carpets where the walls are painted gold. IGN recently had a chance to sit down and play…
If you’ve never heard of the Jake Hunter series of mystery adventure games, I wouldn’t be surprised. Although rather popular in Japan, this is a series that hasn’t seen much attention in other regions, with only one of its many titles being released overseas, all the way back in 2009….
Mario Kart catchers continue to cycle in and out of the Badge Arcade today, as well as a swarm of Unown Pokémon badges – perfect for Poké Trainers who want their home screens to look like someone spilled alphabet soup all over the place. For the next couple of days…
Fans of classic Japanese strategy RPGs rejoice! Ogre Battle 64 is heading to the Wii U eShop in Europe this Thursday. The third main entry in the Ogre franchise that started on the SNES, developed by the Quest Corporation, Ogre Battle 64 casts you as the up-and-coming captain Magnus Gallant…
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was the very first Zelda game I ever got to experience, and what a good game to start off with. I was far too young to get to play it, in fact I’m not even sure I could fully talk when…
With the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s release less than a month away (yes, really), it’s almost certainly getting prepared on discs and carts ahead of launch. In celebration, Nintendo seems to have held a party for the momentous occasion, if a tweet from Monolith Soft employee Yasuyuki…
Back in 2005, the Dragon Quest series was relatively unknown in America, especially when compared to its overwhelming popularity in Japan. All of that changed thanks to Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King becoming a hit on the PlayStation 2 worldwide, giving some well deserved renown to the…
When I first heard that Fire Emblem would be hitting mobile devices, it seemed a fitting choice. The series has never really relied on fancy control schemes, and strategy games are a pretty good fit for the platform, as can be seen with the success of games like Clash of…
