As of now, video game movies are doing better than they ever have before. While one could argue this renaissance started all the way back in 2020 with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog, things really took off to a whole new level when The Super Mario Bros. Movie aired…
In a post on social media this morning, Square Enix announced that it had canceled development of a Kingdom Hearts mobile spinoff titled “Missing-Link.” Originally meant to take players on an all-new journey disconnected from Sora’s struggles, it seems as though the company didn’t believe it could deliver the level…
In an exciting new announcement this morning, The Pokémon Company has revealed that it will be bringing the “Pokémon Field Museum” exhibit to the United States next year. Set to premiere on May 22nd, 2026, at Chicago’s Field Museum, patrons will be able to view fossils of ancient real-life animals…
Switch docks are simple and sleek pieces of technology, but the capability to make them more visually enticing exists in the hands of clever individuals — such as DesktopInventions, an engineer who’s made several 3D-printed Nintendo Switch implements in the past such as game holders and lock boxes. Now he’s…
Arceus above, did you know that TwitchPlaysPokémon is almost eight years old? The crowdsourced attempt to play Pokémon took the internet by storm when it debuted, creating a flurry of memes and arguably its own competing religions, and while its heyday has come and gone, its legacy lives on —…
Late last year, The Pokémon Company announced it would be collaborating with official sumo tournaments in Japan. It seems the partnership was a success as the two are once again joining forces for another round. The January 2022 collaboration will take the form of Pokémon themed banners plus kimono for…
The Street Fighter series is an absolute legend, both within its genre and games as a medium. Though the first game isn’t exactly a high point in that legacy, its release back in 1987 paved the way for some all-timers. Now Capcom is paying tribute to that year and every…
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,…
Mario Kart Tour is about to send players to another real world city, transformed into a track for all your globetrotting needs. Via Twitter, they’ve announced the upcoming Singapore Speedway along with a brand-new driver. Say hello to Vacation Luigi! Now, typically Luigi’s travel plans end up…
Mario Kart 9 is reportedly in active development and will come with a “new twist,” according to Kantan Games consultant Dr. Serkan Toto. In an article from GamesIndustry.biz, Toto says despite Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s success on the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo plans on bringing a new installment of the racing…
It’s time to hit the links (that’s a golf thing, right?) — Golf Story is the next game to have a Free Trial period for Nintendo Switch Online users… in Japan. From today through January 14th at 6 p.m. JST, those with Japanese NSO accounts will be able to download…
Touken Ranbu Warriors — a Musou collab with the popular browser game starring the human personifications of famous swords — is launching this year, and Koei Tecmo has seen fit to detail the game in a lengthy six minute PV that details both battles and functions at your home base,…
A new year of Nintendo releases is about to begin, and that means more possibilities for Tetris 99 themes! The freemium puzzle game has been rolling out cross promotional customization since its start. Now a new Tetris Maximus Cup (the 28th!) is on the way, featuring sights and sounds from…
After a busy December, Super Rare Games is now ready to kick off 2022 with a new, 4,000 limited physical copy run of another Nintendo Switch game. Earning the 62nd spot in SRG’s collection of physical Switch games is Paper Cult’s Bloodroots. In Bloodroots, the world is your weapon…
For the person who wants to say “I have a high amount of money and taste but also a heightened sense of irony,” this is the fashion item for you — a gold-coated silver Magikarp necklace, costing a cool ¥12,900 (roughly $111), from noted Japanese boutique accessory brand U-Treasure (which…
