If there’s one thing 2025 will likely be remembered for among video game circles, it would be the abundance of cart racers. From Nintendo alone there’s Mario Kart World and soon Kirby Air Riders, not to mention Sega jumping in with Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. It seems almost fitting for Sonic…
Sega announced a new “Sonic & Friends x Sanrio characters” product line at Tokyo Toy Show 2025 today. Sonic the Hedgehog and Hello Kitty mascots appeared at the event’s Sega Fave booth to reveal the collaboration, according to Essential Japan (via Sonic City). Sonic & Friends is a series of…
The first Daemon X Machina landed on the original Nintendo Switch six years ago, bringing with it fast-paced mech action. The title made a small splash among fans itching for a new mecha-focused action game, but otherwise it came and went without much fanfare. I myself didn’t have any real…
In a new interview posted by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier today, the noted industry pundit had a chance to talk with Team Cherry ahead of the announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release date. As many have been wondering for the better part of a decade, why did Silksong take seven years…
After what seems like an eternity, Team Cherry is finally ready to unleash Hollow Knight: Silksong on the world. “How ready,” you might ask? How about two weeks from now? During today’s “special presentation” for Silksong, Team Cherry announced that the hotly anticipated sequel (which originally started as a sort…
Mega Pokémon are back in a big way across the Pokémon universe, but it’s not every day we get to see a brand-new one! During this morning’s spooky “The Case of the Sweet Scent Incident” livestream, Mega Victreebel was unveiled for the first time, spewing purple liquid from its massive…
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…
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…
Two of the most maligned Mortal Kombat games in the franchise’s history have been confirmed as inclusions in the upcoming Legacy Kollection, thanks to a video from the Gamescom 2025 showfloor. The footage is available to watch through Reddit (via Wario64), after being originally shared (and since removed) on X…
In an interview with VGC at Gamescom today, Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) stated that he has had “positive discussions” with Nintendo over the possibility of bringing the hit MMO to Switch 2. Currently, the game is available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series…
As revealed by attendees to Gamescom this week, the long-gestating Hollow Knight: Silksong won’t be a simple uprezzed port for Nintendo Switch 2. Gamers who own Nintendo’s latest console will be able to experience the game in 120 hz for both handheld and TV play. That’s similar to Yacht Club…
Among the many incredible video games that have been made over the years, often some of the absolute best are indie games. When looking at great indie titles, one that absolutely can’t be omitted from the conversation is Cult of the Lamb. With a perfect blend of cute and creepy,…
After a rather brief trailer for the upcoming DLC for last year’s Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Microsoft revealed that its critically acclaimed action/adventure title would be making the jump to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. While that could mean anything from early 2026 to later in the year,…
During the pre-show for Gamescom Opening Night Live, Sega and Bandai Namco had a duo of reveals for their latest and greatest games featuring their iconic mascots. The recently released Pac-Man World Re-Pac 2 will be receiving some Sonic the Hedgehog DLC while the upcoming Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be…
Today’s Kirby Air Riders Direct introduced us to the game’s City Trial mode, which Director Masahiro Sakurai called “the main event” of the presentation. The sandbox mode is set on a new area called Skyah, a giant floating island featuring many different and distinct areas. It can be played solo…
