If you’ve been wondering how Square Enix has managed to not only have a fast turnaround on a sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake, but produce ports in a timely manner, it’s all thanks to the technology powering the game. At the time of its original PlayStation 4 release in…
As part of a new overview trailer today, publisher Koei Tecmo has confirmed that Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake will be getting a demo in the near future. Scheduled to release on March 5th, 2026, it’s unclear how much of the game the demo will cover, but it will…
The director of the next Resident Evil installment has acknowledged the game’s highly explicit violence, but is adamant that the gore is not amplified for shock value. Koshi Nakanishi told Automaton that Resident Evil Requiem will only be launching in Japan with a CERO Z rating (for ages 18 and…
Update (2/7/23): Exciting news, EarthBound fans! After the initial wave sold out almost instantly last year in May, the Hobonichi Mother Project has just announced that the four character plushes — Ness, Paula, Jeff, and Poo — will all be re-released in a few days, on February 14th. And once…
Spring is in full swing in Pokémon GO thanks to the recent Spring into Spring event. While Pokémon wearing flower crowns are abundant, Niantic is also celebrating the season by spotlighting some egg-themed Pokémon. For three hours (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. your local time) on Saturday, April 16th, 2022,…
No video game couple can compare to the legendary duo of Super Mario and Princess Peach. Mario’s been rescuing Peach (and the other way around) for 40+ years now, and throughout all of that time, their character designs have remained pretty consistent. But according to a recent image shared…
Another week, another shuffle for Nintendo Switch Online custom icons. After debuting last month, April’s selection has been upped to three games – Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Splatoon 2, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Following in Splatoon 2’s inksteps, Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s icons and assets will be…
While a lot of JRPG fans are nostalgic for the 16-bit generation, and for good reason, there are just as many who look fondly back on the PlayStation era of adventures. A few indie games have tried to capture the essense of those days since, but Light Fairytale goes all…
Eclipsed perhaps only by Pokémon at this point, the Kirby merchandise hype train never really seems to end in Japan. A selection of 30th Anniversary goods just made their presence known at Nintendo Tokyo, notable in that that store’s real estate is typically held by the likes of Nintendo’s own…
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has just wrapped up its first week at the box office, but the Blue Blur’s not about to start stopping anytime soon. In its launch weekend debut it secured $71 million domestically, boosting ahead of the first Sonic movie’s $58 million debut. With that Sonic has…
Capcom Fighting Collection is already set to be a love letter to some lesser recognized entries in the company’s arcade library. No doubt Darkstalkers are recognized as crossover mainstays and there’s a Street Fighter II version in there, but anytime I can get hype for Cyberbots or Red Earth is…
Do you have an unyielding love for 8-bit games? Is your tongue always planted firmly in cheek? Do you want to add something a little offbeat to your Nintendo Switch library? Then look no further than Gotta Protectors: Cart of Darkness. Now available on the eShop, Cart of…
Mario Kart Tour has been globetrotting for a couple years now, driving through the likes of Tokyo, New York, and Paris with its (mustache) hairs in the wind. Now a new real world locale is on its itinerary, taking players all the way to the Netherlands. Get ready for windmills,…
After coming to light a few days ago, GrimGrimoire OnceMore has been fully announced by Nippon Ichi Software for release later this year. Alongside a trailer, the strategy game’s website is also live, granting plenty of screenshots and elaboration on previously reported additions as well as the game’s box art. …
The period-set prequel to the Ace Attorney series appears to have done quite well for Capcom, with the publisher announcing that The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles has sold over 500,000 units worldwide. The news comes from an official tweet, complete with new artwork marking the milestone. YES! #TheGreatAceAttorney Chronicles…
