With the Nintendo Switch 2 now less than a month away, there’s a lot to look forward to. Amidst the news of new games and Switch 2 editions, there are lots of more subtle improvements that many didn’t consider. One of those being the list of default profile icons, a…
It’s no surprise that GameStop has been declining in sales over the last few years. With many people shifting over to digital games and the impact of COVID-19 still being felt, it’s honestly a surprise that GameStop has lasted this long without being snatched up by another corporation. In Canada,…
Since the unveiling of the Switch 2 last month, Nintendo has been hosting a series of videos it calls “Creator’s Voice” for new games coming to its platform. The latest in that line of videos features Square Enix’s Naoki Hamaguchi, series director for Final Fantasy VII Remake and its sequels….
Update (10/3/22): After a three year break, people will once again be able to attend The Game Awards for the 2022 event on December 8th. A limited number of tickets for general and accessible seating will be available starting this November 1st at 9 a.m. PT. For an extra unique…
Jack in! Neo-noir turn-based cyberpunk RPG Jack Move is making its way to PC and consoles next month. In the game, you play as Noa, a rogue hacker fighting to save her estranged father from the clutches of a megacorp. The game recently got an animated trailer for its release…
The excellent Live A Live remake released last month after almost 30 years of being a Japan-exclusive game. In a recent interview, director Takashi Tokita explained how the remake came to be, with a couple other tidbits. We have them here, courtesy of ResetEra user Jubern. In summary: It…
While many Pokémon fans were excited to see Cyclizar, the newest Pokémon announced for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, during yesterday’s closing ceremonies for Pokémon Worlds 2022, Pokémon TCG fans were in for a “surprise” announcement too. For the 2023 Pokémon TCG season, an old mechanic is returning along with the…
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…
In case you missed it, Nintendo recently hosted the Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Fest, a concert full of music and fun celebrating everybody’s favorite pink puffball. While the VOD was initially kept up on YouTube, it was recently announced that the full concert will be taken down at the end…
Given the success of the two Sonic the Hedgehog movies it’s no surprise Sega is planning further cinematic adventures, though the next IP to hit the silver screen likely aren’t the ones you’d expect to see. In a recent announcement, Sega confirmed a partnership with PictureStart to produce movies based…
Kirby’s latest spinoff has rolled onto Nintendo Switch and into our hearts. Insatiably cute, beyond its gameplay the main addiction here is raising your Gourmet Rank to unlock rewards. These include costumes and colors for Kirby (which often reference characters from across the series’ 30 years) as well as more…
Sonic is no stranger to odd merchandise but this latest official release by Enjoy the Ride Records is certainly a blast to the past. Teaming up with Paramount Pictures, the distributor has released an official cassette tape version of the second movie’s soundtrack with a UV printed shell. The card…
Years ago it would be hard to believe that Taiko no Tatsujin would get multiple releases outside of Japan and yet here we are, with another entry on the way to Switch in just a month’s time. Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival will feature quite a few game modes and…
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,…
The Pokémon World Championships 2022 have come to a close! During today’s closing ceremonies and trophy distribution, we got a brand new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet announcement. The trailer, while short, introduced a brand new Pokémon (Cyclizar), as well as new items and moves. Cyclizar is part lizard,…
