3D collectathon platformers occupy the same lane for me as comfort food or an AC/DC album. They’re reliable, and no matter how much time passes, I can always return to them and feel familiarity. Of course, the best 3D platformers that leave their mark on history end up feeling more…
Hamster Corporation has announced that the classic Namco arcade game Air Combat 22 will be heading to its Arcade Archives series for modern platforms. As the sequel to the industry defining Air Combat, Air Combat 22 expanded the gameplay by allowing players to select different aircraft to carry out their…
Limited Run Games is back with a brand-new lineup of merchandise based on a classic Sega title. To honor the 25th anniversary of Jet Set Radio, you can now get a whole slew of shirts, plushes, trading cards, and keychains to show your love for Beat and the crew. While…
It’s been almost four years since the reveal of Bayonetta 3, the third installment in PlatinumGames’ beloved action series, and fans remain very much in the dark when it comes to details of the game since that brief 2017 teaser. As has been the case with many of our reports…
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.” – Theodore Roosevelt Or, so they say… Besting a video game is one of the most amazing feelings in the world. Grinding away for hours, upgrading weapons and armor, and finally, after countless hours,…
E3 2021 is over now, yet the inevitable questions of “why wasn’t [insert game title]” shown still linger. In Nintendo’s E3 2021 Direct, Metroid Prime 4 was mentioned – “Currently, we’re working hard on the latest game in the Metroid Prime series, Metroid Prime 4, which we previously announced.” –…
There are plenty of parallels to be drawn between the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Wii: Both systems broke into the mainstream with immense popularity, appeal to all ages, support motion controls, and are an absolute blast when playing with others. As amazing as the Switch is, however, it still…
Earlier today, we reported on an interview with Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, who stated his intention to continue introducing new IP to the Nintendo Switch as well as focus on its bestselling series such as Mario and Zelda. This is exciting news for Nintendo fans, though the president also had…
We were blown away last year when we reported on a special copy of Super Mario Bros. that sold for a record-breaking $114,000. Now imagine a copy of the game priced at almost three times that amount. An auction listing for a sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. has a…
There seems to be no end to the Animal Crossing series’ success, with New Horizons recently receiving a BAFTA nomination and becoming Europe’s fastest-selling game in history. This time, it’s the game that started it all that’s gaining some recognition, with the original Animal Crossing a 2021 finalist for the…
You may have read that headline and thought: “Hold up Nintendo Wire, you crazy Bokoblins, time may be irrelevant since 2020, but I know the Switch’s anniversary isn’t for another two months!” And you’d be absolutely correct! The Switch itself doesn’t turn four until March. What I’m referring to, however,…
As the holiday season starts ramping up with the end of December, you may want to kick back while you are trapped indoors and get yourself into the same rhythm as the chilly atmosphere you may be seeing outside your window or across the internet. Whether you’re booting up your…
Hot on the heels of the reveal trailer earlier, Ubisoft has shared 11 minutes of Immortals Fenyx Rising gameplay. In it you get to see combat, puzzles, customization, and a dramatic boss battle. Check it out: It’s definitely clear Ubisoft has taken some pointers from Breath of the…
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a truly magnificent game. Not only did it have the challenging platforming gameplay and dazzling visuals that the series is renowned for, but it included a gorgeous soundtrack composed by David Wise. Wise’s return to the franchise in 2014 — 18 years after his…
Since the Switch launched in 2017, EA has only supported with a scant few games, like scaled down versions of the FIFA series and the indie endeavor Fe. As part of last night’s EA Play Live show, however, it was revealed that things will be changing this year, with the…
