2017 was a big year for Sonic, with the release of Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces. Mania was a critically acclaimed return-to-form for 2D Sonic; a love letter to the franchise perfect for fans of Sonic’s Genesis glory days. Meanwhile, Sonic Forces was a lukewarm entry in the 3D Sonic…
Just the other day we got a look at the Pokemon Center’s line of Halloween goods, bringing Pikachu and friends to stores in some fun and fantastic costumes. Those’ll be available at all locations in Japan, however if you’re in or near Tokyo you might want to make a special…
Two years ago on August 15th, 2017, Sonic Mania dazzled the world as the blue blur made a brilliant return to his 2D roots. The fanbase is now clamoring for a follow-up, but while a Mania 2 would be all well and good, I can’t help but feel a certain…
Update: You can now pre-order A Hat in Time for Switch on Amazon for $39.99. Announcements of games making their way to Switch are nothing new and fancy, though this next one is certainly dapper. After getting confirmed for the system about a year ago, we’ve finally gotten word that…
Astral Chain is nearly here and it looks like embargoes are starting to lift with respect to footage. Those who have the game at this time have taken to sharing various previews and other snips of footage, but for those most drawn in by PlatinumGames’ knack for visual flair and…
The last of this year’s Pokémon GO Fests has just wrapped up in Yokohama, Japan and between it and the previous two Fests this year Trainers have been on their feet and beating the heat to take on special Research Tasks (and grab a Shiny or two). Every last challenge…
It’s that time of year again, when Trainers gather from around the globe to show off their love of Pokémon! This weekend will see Washington DC become a venue for multiple kinds of battling, as this video shows: That’s Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Pokémon TCG,…
We’ve seen Nintendo collaborate with a number of companies over the past few years, with all them giving fans something uniquely themed to popular video game series like Mario, Pokémon, and Splatoon. This next collab is bringing the world another delicious confection that’ll do anything but melt your heart —…
This June saw players and teams from around the world coming together to face off in three Nintendo titles, and having had the pleasure of being there I can say that this year’s World Championships were something special (particularly for Splatoon 2 fans, easily the most hype in attendance). Now…
If you’ve been holding off on buying Wargroove in the hopes of grabbing the strategy game on physical media, then you’re in luck, as Chucklefish has announced that it will be partnering with Sold Out to bring the game to store shelves. It’s no simple physical edition, either, as plenty…
If you’ve ever wanted to see a raccoon, rabbit, and bear put on a parade, you’re in luck as your very specific wish is granted by Wonder Parade. The incredibly cute rhythm game, which is already available on iOS and Android, is heading to Switch, complete with a new story…
A recent vlog posted by developer Motion Twin provides a surface level look into Dead Cells’ 14th update, “Who’s the Boss.” The appropriately titled update patches in seven new weapons and six new mobs thematically tied to the game’s many big bads. As you’d expect, the weapons drop upon a…
WayForward’s upcoming sequel to Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has received new details and an official name — Shantae and the Seven Sirens. The press release reads as below: ”Formerly referred to as Shantae 5, Shantae and the Seven Sirens sends the belly-dancing, hair-whipping, half-genie hero to a tropical island where Shantae…
The Sega Genesis Mini is nearly here, and to mark that release and help celebrate the system’s 30th birthday a new commercial’s here to remind you what the Genesis Does. With 40 games (plus a couple bonuses), two controllers, all the features and conveniences we’ve come to expect…
Amazon’s offering players a sweet, sweet incentive to pre-order the Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield Double Pack from them. Simply pre-purchase the pack and you’ll receive a download code for an exclusive in-game Gold Studded Leather Case for your Pokémon Trainer. This offer will only be available for a limited…