Happy birthday Kirby! 33 years ago, Kirby was first created by Masahiro Sakurai, made his first appearance in Kirby’s Dream Land, and nobody could have foreseen his popularity. The pink puffball would go on to headline 30+ games, as well as become one of the original 12 characters of the…
Nintendo has launched firmware 20.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch and introduced its recently unveiled “Virtual Game Card” system to its console. Launching ahead of the Switch 2 this summer, Virtual Game Cards are exactly what they sound like: the ability to treat digital games as cards you can share with…
Fans of the Donkey Kong franchise are likely aware of the infamous “DK Rap” from Donkey Kong 64. Conceived as something of a goof to start off DK’s first 3D outing, the theme was written and composed by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope after being implored by designer George Andreas from…
The Nintendo Wiretap is back with news that’ll surely please Xenoblade fans! With the news that Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is releasing a full two months early, there’s a lot to rejoice. We discuss the release and new info about Sonic Origins’ upcoming launch that’ll be bringing fans some of their…
Pop quiz: What was the first movie based on a video game in the entire world? It was “Super Mario Bros. – Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!” Or “The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach!” — an anime released in Japan in 1986. It attempts to adapt the story of the…
Cowabunga, dudes! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, the upcoming spiritual successor to the original TMNT game and its beat ’em up ilk, is rocking its retro cred with full style — all of the original and iconic turtle voice actors from the 1987 TV series will be returning to…
I can’t tell if working for Hallmark would be the least or most interesting job you could imagine. Like, on the surface, designing greeting cards and tacky party decorations seems like it would be mundane, but it also feels like the sort of business that would have Real Housewives level…
Our favorite cute ’em up candy fiend is ready to fly again! It’s been announced that Cotton Fantasy, a brand-new title in the series, will release in the West in one month’s time. To mark the news, a brief trailer’s been shared to show off some of the witch’s new…
Labor issues have surged quite a bit in recent years, with large, publicized strikes against a number of big bad mega-corporations. Such movements are picking up steam in the games industry as well, with unionization efforts at companies like Activision Blizzard gaining traction in the wake of worker exploitation. Now…
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Mojang’s Minecraft movie is finally building its way to the big screen after years stuck in a troubling development. Recently, several pieces of its production have been falling into place as the movie is closing in on finding its lead actor. Jason Momoa, the star…
This July is looking packed for those wanting some Japanese RPG fun, what with the recently confirmed Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Live a Live releasing towards the end of the month. Not to be deterred, Bandai Namco is throwing its own game into the ring – the long awaited Digimon…
No matter what generation of games you fell in love with, there’s no denying the impact Sonic the Hedgehog’s earliest adventures had on video games. It’s a legacy worth celebrating, and that’s just what Sega’s set to do. Sure, there’ve been plenty of Sonic series specific and Genesis-wide compilations before,…
Do you need a psychological manifestation of fear of the feminine in your life? How about this $100 dollar Numbskull statue of a Bubble Head Nurse from Silent Hill 2? Now you too can be James Sunderland trying to figure out why he got a letter from his dead wife…
Time to mine some bricks and fight slimes — Dragon Quest Builders 2 is the next free Game Trial for both North America and Europe. Nintendo Switch Online owners will be able to download and play the game from 4/20 (nice) at 10 a.m. ’til 11:59 p.m. on the 26th….
Few are more renowned for designer nerd products than SuperGroupies, the Japan-based fashion brand often featuring products based off of anime and video games. And now their latest collab features none other than the lords and ladies of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, specifically the likes of Linhardt, Bernadetta, Felix, Sylvain,…
