Anyone who has been keeping up with Nintendo news over the past year or so can attest that the lead-up to the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a wild ride. For the longest time fans were eagerly looking for any news or rumors related to the system, and any insider…
One of the most striking things about the design of the Switch 2 is how basic everything is. Gone are the days of New 3DS Faceplates or fun colors, and in is Nintendo’s era of functionality over personality… or so we thought. If a recent listing by AliExpress is anything…
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…
Back in February, Capcom released a select portion of their retro catalog via a free-to-start title called Capcom Arcade Stadium. Despite the promise of being an at-home arcade where players could select and experience digital replications of various physical machines, customers were not given a huge amount of flexibility. In…
To celebrate the upcoming launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, all Pokémon Café and Pikachu Sweets locations will be adding new Sinnoh-themed items to its menu starting Friday, November 19th. From Pikachu and the starters to the Legendary Dialga and Palkia, the new menu will add all sorts…
The Shin Megami Tensei series proper has held itself up with various pillars and recurring features. Gameplay systems like demon negotiation and the press turn battle system shape the gameplay, while the eternal struggle between order and chaos takes its place at the heart of their narratives. With nearly three…
Koei Tecmo’s upcoming magical girl RPG Blue Reflection: Second Light has finally seen its demo release in North America and Europe via the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store. Better yet, completing the demo will net you a “Bunny-head accessory” and a fragment for use in the full game. #BlueReflection:…
There’s not long to go now until the launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, and The Pokémon Company is ramping up for release with the announcement of a few merchandise collaborations in Japan. As Siliconera reports, a variety of merch makers from Bandai to Kawara will be involved…
It’s been several years since Nintendo released the Gold Mario and Silver Mario amiibo figures, and amiibo fans (myself included) were always curious when a bronze figure might appear to complete the set. As time went on, it became apparent that Bronze Mario was never destined to arrive. But, late…
The latest update to the Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch collection may seem small, but these details are quite powerful. Now you can customize your very own Pokémon Shirt with new fabrics, Unown embroidery options, and new Poké Ball button placements. Altogether, they make for a pretty clean combo!…
As hinted in yesterday’s first-ever Pokémon GO Developer Diary, Shinx is the star of the next Community Day. Known as the Flash Pokémon, this Electric-type Pokémon hailing from the Sinnoh region is not only getting in on the fall fun, but celebrating the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining…
The day has finally arrived — the most wanted game of 2021 is on store shelves, as My Friend Peppa Pig is now available for purchase. While I hardly need to sell you on a game with such enthralling narrative, gorgeous visuals, and once-in-a-lifetime performances, there’s a new launch trailer…
Final Fantasy is a series well-known for iconic heroes and villains, but it’s easy to forget how much their respective musical themes contribute to that status. Who can think of Final Fantasy VI’s iconic opening number and not think of Terra, or associate Sephiroth with anything but One Winged Angel?…
Earlier this week we learned Panorama Cotton, a rail shooter twist on the classic cute ’em up series, will be arriving on October 29th. Now it’s been announced it won’t be alone, as another Cotton title is dropping that same day! Cotton 100% originally released for the Super…
Before I discovered a love of games, my go-to means of entertainment were Lego. Building sets and thinking up original ideas for these colorful bricks were cornerstones of my childhood, and something I’ve kept a fondness for even as I’ve grown. Seeing the Super Mario line of sets grow has…
