Announced this morning on the official HORI website, HORI is releasing five brand-new accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2 this November, presumably to coincide with the release of the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 that same month. 🔷新製品のお知らせ🔷 「ゼルダの伝説」の世界観を表現したNintendo Switch™ 2…
It’s one of my earliest gaming memories, watching my mom play through Super Mario Bros. and upon reaching Bowser, jumping over him and hitting the axe to drop him into the lava instead of fighting him. At the time, I had a basic understanding of how video game bosses should…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
A talented modder has turned a beloved 2D Nintendo fighter into a full-blown 3D brawler, allowing fighters to navigate Super Smash Bros. Melee’s maps in all directions. “Super Smash Bros. Melee 3D,” developed by programmer Aidan Walz, turns the 2001 GameCube classic into an arena fighter, making it play similarly…
With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, Nintendo fans have plenty to look forward to, especially with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. But if you’re planning to pick up Link’s latest adventure at launch, there’s no reason to…
Not only is the Pokémon franchise celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, the Pokémon Trading Card Game is too! For Pokémon TCG Pocket, a special log in event celebrating the anniversary will be active for one year. Trainers who log in for all 10 days of the Pika! Pika! Pikachu…
Acclaimed game director Masahiro Sakurai has pulled off some legendary feats throughout his career, so it’s interesting to get this take on the whole AI bubble that has been dominating headlines as of late. In a new interview with Defaminicogamer mostly covering Sakura’s “Game Designers Award,” the outlet asked him…
With the proliferation of AI in practically every industry at the moment, it’s not surprising to learn that around 94% of games studios are using AI technology in some capacity. The new statistic comes from the VAIA Report, a report carried out by industry consultation company Vivrato. The company polled…
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. These…
The Fire Emblem is no stranger to massive stories and expansive casts. As early as the Super Nintendo, with Genealogy of the Holy War, it was playing with multiple generations and political intrigue. It and others would spread their lore across multiple games, multiple protagonists, and multiple storylines. It’s an…
To people of a certain age, the advertisements that ran in 1998 for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time have been seared into their brains. I still remember going to the movies to see A Bug’s Life and watching that legendary “Willst thou suck?” trailer as if my life…
The Final Fantasy series has evolved tremendously in the nearly four decades since its debut on the Famicom in the late 1980s. While most recent entries in the legendary RPG series have shifted toward fast-paced, real-time combat, for me, Final Fantasy will always be at its absolute best when it…
The Meteor Pokémon, Minior, is now available in Pokémon GO. There is a catch though, as Minior will be appear during Minior Showers events. These events will happen throughout the year and will feature Minior in its Meteor Form. As for Minior’s multiple color core versions, each event will feature…
Any time a video game gets remade, there’s a good chance that the developers are setting out to update the way that it looks and feels, but there’s also an opportunity for them to introduce more options for the player to explore that will allow them to customize their experience….
Talk of physical versions of games has taken on a new life in 2026 thanks to Sony’s decision to axe discs entirely starting in January 2028. While it’s unlikely the industry will back down from its all-digital push, there are still certain developers who wish to see physical games remain…
