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…
Prepare yourselves for a trip down memory lane as First 4 Figures has opened pre-orders for its crappiest statue yet, The Great Mighty Poo! For those who aren’t as old and tired as me, The Great Mighty Poo serves as one of Conker’s Bad Fur Day’s most memorable boss battles,…
If you’ve been eagerly awaiting a rewatch of The Super Mario Bros. Movie at home without having to shell out for a digital or physical copy then you’re in luck as the record breaking animated film is now streaming on Peacock! 24 hours till royalty arrives. The #SuperMarioMovie starts…
The Pokémon World Championships will be heading to Yokohama in Japan in just over a week and excitement is certainly building across the different competitive scenes. Of course there’ll be plenty for non-participants to enjoy, too, and The Pokémon Company has announced a new little sight-seeing activity for fans to…
The upcoming Sonic Superstars is shaping up to be a fresh experience in the Classic Sonic series, bringing in even more new elements than Sonic Mania, from new abilities to unique stage concepts. Amongst all of these additions is a whole new character in the form of Trip and thanks…
Now we’ve moved into August it’s time for Nintendo to drop its latest financial report, this time for the three month period ending June 30, 2023. Naturally that means Nintendo’s biggest game of the year is in the spotlight, with it being confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of…
Can a brick run fast? The age old philosophical quandary is about to be answered for good with the advent of Lego Sonic the Hedgehog sets. No longer tied to Lego Dimensions or premium sets, there are five whole playsets to toy around with, featuring Sonic and his pals besot…
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup 2023 was hosted at PAX East back in March, hosting top MK8 players who qualified for the grand title. Among them was Tris of GameXplain, who got a special prize for participating – a rare Mario Kart-themed Switch Pro Controller. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWPivrWld1E …
Time to dust off that Wii U! You may remember back in March, Nintendo temporarily suspended network services for Splatoon and Mario Kart 8, due to an “identified vulnerability” in their online play. The vulnerability is likely ENLBufferPwn, which would allow a hacker to take over your console simply by…
I struggle to think of a Nintendo series that has consistently “found itself” the way Pikmin has. Few titles get the kind of treatment it has – a myth-like origin story involving Miyamoto in his garden, multiple Japanese pop songs, cameos in unexpected places (data transfer apps? Super Nintendo World?),…
For a crossover involving a series that originally bore his name, there’s been no sign of Rayman in Mario + Rabbids – until now. The trailer for Mario + Rabbids DLC pack 3, Rayman in the Phantom Show, shows off the platforming icon tackling the evilest force of all: TV…
Ready to grind, tag, and style against the man? Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is due out on August 18th, and developer ReptileGames is here with a special trailer: The sneak peek shows a nice little vertical slice of the game, complete with some wayward story beats, rad skating action,…
Plenty of video game franchises have crossed over into Mediatonic’s Fall Guys, from Sonic the Hedgehog to Death Stranding (of all things). Next up, though, is a series that only rarely crosses over – Final Fantasy. Specifically, Final Fantasy XIV costumes are heading to the game, though given the MMORPG…
