In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
PEGI, the European ratings board for video games, has announced that they will start applying the 18 rating to any game that implements depictions of classic gambling or teaches the player how to gamble, effectively banning the sale of the game to minors. This is actually legally enforceable in the…
Previously, the Crysis Remastered Trilogy had been announced for the Nintendo Switch but faced multiple delays alongside the Crysis Remastered. Months after its initial announcement, a first look at the upcoming Crysis Remastered Trilogy has finally been revealed with a new teaser trailer presenting audiences with an official October release…
Get ready to sing and dance to your heart’s content as GungHo Online Entertainment has announced that everyone’s favorite virtual superstar, Hatsune Miku, is joining forces with Ninjala for a limited-time event! The event kicks off on October 7th and runs through November 6th in all regions. Not…
With an announcement trailer full of references and riffing on the evolution of broadcasting media, Microsoft and Mojang Studios are pleased to announce that Minecraft Live will be taking place again this year. This year’s stream will include a vote on the next mob to be added to the game,…
Monster Hunter Stories 2 is growing get again, with three new variants of existing monsters joining its impressive roster. As previously detailed the new additions include Oroshi Kirin, Soulseer Mizutsune, and Elderfrost Gammoth. The latter two in particular are notable in that they complete the game’s collection of Fated Four…
Y’know, I didn’t think I could be surprised by Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania’s character additions after yesterday’s Hello Kitty debut, but here we are. Suezo from Monster Rancher is rolling into the game. The magical worlds of Monster Rancher and Super Monkey Ball collide as Suezo rolls into…
Pokémon fans may remember back in 2016, the “Pokémon Generations” animated series was released to celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary. Well, it looks like we’re getting a follow-up in the form of Pokémon Evolutions. This eight part series will recreate iconic moments from each mainline Pokémon region, with…
While it has been overshadowed by its fellow DS release Brain Age/Brain Training in the years since, the 2005 DS title Big Brain Academy was a staple of Nintendo’s “casual” fare. Other than receiving a single Wii sequel, though, it’s laid dormant… Until now. Big Brain Academy: Brain…
At this point I’m convinced Inti Creates, fine purveyors of pixelated 2D action titles, never sleep. They’ve just released Blaster Master Zero 3 and have the next Azure Striker title in the works, yet for this year’s Bitsummit they decided to announce and reveal yet another title. Enter Gunvolt Chronicles:…
Happy 25 years, Bokujō Monogatari! The farming-sim game better known as Harvest Moon (from 1996 – 2013) and Story of Seasons (2014 and onward) celebrated its 25th-anniversary last month on August 9th. Starting on the SNES, this humble farming game has spanned multiple games and spin-off series (Rune Factory, Innocent…
Editor’s note: The review below has been updated with the author’s full thoughts after playing through No More Heroes 3 after a Day One patch. If you read Ricky’s earlier version of his review-in-progress, I recommend diving in once again, as this full review offers a solid takeaway and thorough…
Retailer Gelato Pique is releasing another collection celebrating one of Nintendo’s classic IPs – the Super Mario series. Sure, the company may have miss Super Mario Bros.’ huge 35th anniversary, but they haven’t skimped on the details here. Consisting of 32 items, the clothing will be available in a variety…
