Alongside the news of a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for 2020’s smash-hit Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo has confirmed that the island builder game will be receiving a physical version on a cartridge when the update releases in January 2026. Retailing for $64.99, the cartridge will contain the game, its…
As part of its livestream event yesterday, Limited Run Games announced a number of classic games would be getting re-released on digital platforms next year. One, in particular, made headlines for not only being a cult-classic, but one of the rarer NES games ever made: Little Samson. Originally released in…
Over the past few years, Nintendo has tried its hand at patenting game mechanics that are similar to ideas present in the Pokémon games. Recently, people have speculated this was an attempt to prop up its defense in the ongoing lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocket Pair, which Nintendo claims infringed…
With the Super Mario series celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, one has to wonder how long the series can keep going. Game players still love Mario and his 2023 animated film was briefly the highest-grossing animated movie ever, so there’s potential that the plucky plumber will stay around long…
While we haven’t gotten around to Final Fantasy VII Remake’s release on Nintendo Switch 2 just yet, it seems fans are worrying over the quality of the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth port that is likely to release sometime in 2026. The second game in the planned trilogy and one…
An official five-piece figure set based on EarthBound – or Mother 2, as it is known in Japan – is now available to order from the Hobonichi store. The $170 set includes the characters from the beloved SNES RPG’s party members – Ness, Paula, Jeff, and Poo – as well…
Legendary game designer and director Hideki Kamiya has revealed that a particular Legend of Zelda game is a primary source of inspiration in his work. Speaking to Japanese gaming publication Famitsu, Kamiya recalled a handful of games that had the biggest influence on him. The first game that came to…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Roughly one month ago, Nintendo announced that it would be hosting its annual Halloween Splatfest (aka Splatoween) in Splatoon 3 with the question: Which would be the best friend? The three choices were a Zombie, a Skeleton, or a Ghost. As you can tell from the headline, Zombies managed to…
Remember that funny Street Fighter promo that McDonald’s Japan started last week? It turns out that customers have been able to get their hands on some codes for in-game EX costumes in Street Fighter 6 for Nintendo Switch 2. Themed after the classic McDonald’s color scheme, the costumes apply to…
The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the latest installment in the Pokémon series, has moved 5.8 million units in its first week on sale. Available on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, around roughly half of the first week sales come from Nintendo’s next-generation platform (Nintendo did…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
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…
With only a few weeks left until the launch of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Nintendo has shared one last trailer that sets the stage for Zelda’s epic clash against Ganondorf. Titled “Unite Against the Demon King,” the trailer shows off some story bits that build up Ganondorf as the…
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario brand, Nintendo has announced that a brand-new Mario balloon will take to the skies of Manhattan in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Set to commence on November 27, 2025, the parade is an annual tradition that has been running for…
