If some recent rumors are to be believed, the upcoming PlayStation 6 will reportedly feature a handheld, hybrid-style design similar to the Nintendo Switch. This latest rumor comes from YouTube channel “Moore’s Law is Dead,” a channel that has previously leaked information on Sony’s PlayStation consoles well in advance of…
In a rather long livestream yesterday, Sega shared some brand-new footage of both Yakuza Kiwami 1 and 2 running on Nintendo Switch 2. Sega’s community manager, Carlos, and senior product manager, Brent, sat down to play the ports and discussed some of their favorite bits of information about the series,…
While digital sales of video games have slowly been taking over physical copies for more than a decade now, there are sometimes exceptions where players will opt for the disc or cartridge if given the chance. One such example is with Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2, where developer CD Projekt…
For what seems like an eternity now, Nintendo has been supporting Tetris 99 with new themes based around its upcoming games. Every so often, another “Maximus Cup” event will run that allows players to unlock a new theme by earning 100 points during online competition. It’s a fun little way…
Comments on the latest Digital Foundry podcast suggest that there are many developers that are still struggling to obtain Nintendo Switch 2 development kits. On DF Direct Weekly #228 (via Nintendo Everything), hosts John Linneman and Oliver Mackenzie shared their findings from discussions they had with developers at last week’s…
In celebration of Mario’s impending 40th anniversary, Nintendo have taken the time to create three Mario-focused stop motion short films. And we do mean short — Neither are longer than a minute or so. Titled “It’s Me, Mario!” — the shorts have been released under the recently established My Mario…
Nintendo of Taiwan announced today that the eShop will open its virtual doors on September 9th, 2025, for the region. It’s hard to believe Nintendo has been selling the Switch in the region without a digital presence for this long (and Nintendo of China is even set to close its…
There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to farming sims. Whether you’re after cozy vibes and the slower pace, get a thrill out of managing your homestead efficiently, or find the idea of starting a new life that appealing, the genre is a staple for a reason. Story of…
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…
Ever since its unveiling, the debate has been raging on whether Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards count as a true physical edition or if they’re another in a long line of shady business practices that the video game industry loves to partake of. I don’t suppose there will ever be…
As sure as the sun rises and sets, Nintendo will have another Direct presentation this year. We don’t currently know when, but new rumors are suggesting that the company is planning one for mid-September 2025. Contain your shock and awe. According to both Switch Force and VGC, The Big N…
Note: This review is based on the PlayStation 5 version of the game. The full Nintendo Switch version was not available ahead of release. Should we find any discrepancy in its quality, we will update this review. As someone raised on a Genesis who’s always down to talk…
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…
When looking back at JRPGs and their communities over the years, a concern that will come up time and time again is localization. Oftentimes, especially in the past, whether or not a new game would see release outside of Japan felt like a coinflip. Ys X: Nordics, the latest entry…
