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…
We’re presumably coming up on the end of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s promotional period with main series follow-ups, Scarlet and Violet, rapidly approaching. To close things out we have the physical distribution of a mythical trio to stores across the US, Canada, and Australia / New Zealand! Genesect, Volcanion, and…
It’s been 35 long years since Rockman, aka Mega Man, first exploded onto the Famicom/NES. And while the series has had its ups and downs, the series is still beloved the world over, and Capcom is celebrating the anniversary in style. Capcom recently revealed their logo for the Blue Bomber’s…
There’s an urban legend that in Japan, Dragon Quest is so popular that they can’t sell it on weekdays, because too many people would stay home from school or work to play it. It’s a fun, if exaggerated way to communicate just how big the series is in Japan. A…
The second wave of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass DLC is imminent, and while the headliner is new Blade — I mean, Hero Ino — the wave is also adding Challenge Battles, a feature from both previous Xenoblade games where you can take on tough enemies with specific (or unspecific)…
We all love Nintendo games here (obviously), but it sure can be annoying how they never get a price drop. Once $60, always $60, no matter how long it’s been since release. Fortunately, a slim selection of first-party games is getting a pretty chunky 33% ($20) off sale at Best…
You guys ever watch a live-action Disney remake? Movies that tweak a couple details but largely don’t have much reason to exist and whose hyperrealism sucks out a lot of the soul? I’ve always been glad that most game companies don’t stoop to remakes like that, with developers managing to…
It’s official! Splatoon 3 amiibo will be releasing in North America on November 11th. Here’s where you can pre-order now to make sure you get yours on day one! Best Buy – In Stock Now! Small Fry Inkling Girl Octoling Boy More retailers will be added as they become available!…
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet appear to be getting new trailers every week as we rapidly approach the games’ release next month, but who’s complaining? This latest video drop features Levincia’s Gym Leader Iona, as teased, and also gives us a look at what may be a new form of Magnemite….
If you want to play through a platformer on Switch you have plenty of options, but Pompom: The Great Space Rescue has a unique twist on the formula. Rather than simply controlling the adorable hamster you interact with everything else as the plucky fella runs forward. You’ll be placing platforms,…
A few weeks back, we reported that a gentleman by the name of Seth Kearsley, an accomplished animator that worked on several high profile projects over the years, posted a tempting tweet showcasing what appeared to be a VHS labeled Kingdom Hearts. According to the tweet, Seth wanted to know…
Premier video game merchandise front Fangamer is back at it again, this time with a brand-new slate of gear from the RPG hitmakers over at Atlus. The new batch is focused primarily on the company’s flagship series Shin Megami Tensei, particularly the classic Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. This includes…
It was announced a short while ago on Cuphead’s 5th Anniversary that the game would be receiving physical boxed editions courtesy of iam8bit. Now we have more details about what that package — or rather, those packages — look like, along with a reveal trailer. Physical Cuphead editions…
