I didn’t anticipate that I would be writing about a new Sega Genesis cartridge in 2024, but we’re certainly living in some bizarre times. To promote the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film, Sega has produced some promotional Genesis cartridges that include EPK (electronic press kit) materials. There’s even a…
What better time than a Thursday evening to get some surprise Nintendo news? Nintendo has just shadow-dropped the Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Land on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Grab a vine and join the thrills in the Land of Kong. Donkey Kong Land is now available to play…
The games that started it all are finally making their way to Nintendo Switch. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, a port of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2, will be released on December 5th, courtesy of Atari. Tycoon Classic combines elements of both games, allowing players to build to their heart’s content. The…
It’s rare that we report on logistical news but as we approach the holidays, slowly but surely, it is no doubt a major point of concern for most companies. Nintendo is no exception, and it’s announced a new method of making things more efficient via Nikkei. The key announcement is…
After two years of being available via Early Access via Steam, the adorably chill life sim Ooblets finally has a 1.0 release date for consoles and PC. Marking the occasion we have an all-new trailer. Check it out: Ooblets will launch digitally on September 1st, 2022, while a…
One of the rarest NES games is Sunsoft’s Gimmick! Released in 1992 and developed to rival its 16-bit rivals on SNES, it had a hard time finding publishers outside of Japan and as a result only had a very limited release in Scandinavia. Thankfully that is finally changing as Bitwave…
Kirby’s Dream Buffet is now available on Nintendo Switch and Kirby fans in Japan are in for an extra treat. It’s only fitting that this dessert-themed party game gets its own special dish at Kirby Café! Available from September 1st until December 31st, 2022 at all Kirby Café locations (Tokyo,…
Reggie continues to make the rounds promoting his book Disrupting the Game, now three months old as his press tour treads on. And while in his latest spin with Inverse he talked a bit about accessibility and some other important topics, he spent much more time asking us all to…
We’ve all wanted to date at least one giant, city-destroying monster in our lives. “No we haven–” Yes you have. Do not lie to me. And if you legitimately haven’t, then I do not want to be your friend. But for us normal people, the monster lovers, then a game…
The emblem still burns – Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, the spinoff/sequel to Fire Emblem: Three Houses, has sold over a million units in the roughly two months since launch. A milestone achievement, especially as its predecessor Fire Emblem Warriors took around six months (including the holiday season) to reach…
Pokémon Worlds 2022 (a.k.a. 2022 Pokémon World Championships) is almost here and Nintendo is joining in on the fun with a promotion of their own. Announced today on the official Nintendo of America Twitter, Pokkén Tournament DX is getting another Game Trials! Previously available to play for free (if you…
The concept of “accessibility” has come more and more to the forefront over the past few years as people have gradually realized that no, not everyone has the physical capabilities to play a video game like anybody else. And as a stroke survivor myself, I’m always on the lookout for…
It’s Day 3 of covering the three new special weapons for Splatoon 3. Introduced to us last week during the Splatoon 3 Direct (along with the Tacticooler and Wave Breaker), the Squid Research Lab is now setting its sights on the Reefslider. They also have what is the best descriptor…
This weekend the Pokémon World Championships will be taking place in London and naturally anticipation is building for the event, both for entrants and spectators. Those within the city can already experience some PokéMagic, though, as the Transport for London cable cars that run across the River Thames have been…
It’s been announced that you’ll be able to return to farming with Doraemon and friends this November as Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom has a release date! The game, like its predecessor, blends the mechanics of Story of Seasons with the secret gadgets of Doraemon. You…
