Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
Welcome to the start of our Nintendo Wire Home Arcade series. To celebrate my 40th birthday and the 10 year anniversary of Nintendo Wire, I’m making a childhood dream come true: building the ultimate home arcade. Preparing the Space Fast forward to today, and I’ve set aside…
In a bit of news that probably isn’t too surprising for most people, Take-Two has decided it will be delaying Grand Theft Auto VI into 2026. The new release date for the game will be May 26th, 2026, after previously being scheduled for Fall 2025. In a statement to various…
Get jealous, fellow Americans! Metroid fans in the UK who pre-order Metroid Dread on the Nintendo UK Store will get a free gift bundle, while supplies last. The bundle includes a slick double-sided poster, a sheet of stickers, and a cool Samus keychain. A very nice bundle of free goodies,…
It looks like there will be more amiibo than just Samus and E.M.M.I. releasing alongside Metroid Dread on October 8th, as pre-orders have gone live for reprints of both the Dark Samus and the Ridley amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. series. It appears that the Dark Samus reprint will…
Earlier today, the Pokémon Company revealed an absolutely stunning collection of cards celebrating the series’ 25th anniversary. The new 25th Anniversary Collection features 28 beautiful cards which celebrate the TCG’s history, including a whole lot of the classic chubby Pikachu! The cards bring back artwork from some fan favorite…
Is it just me or has the world gone bananas for retro video games? You got a sealed Mario 64 selling for over $1.5 million, an original Zelda going for over $800,000, and games in pretty much every major retro franchise are selling for two to three times what they…
NIS America has announced the western release window for The Caligula Effect 2, and it’s not a long wait at all. North American Switch and PS4 owners will be able to pick the game up on October 19th this year, while European players will need to wait a little longer…
It’s nearly time for Link to take wing once again in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. The Wii release is back with several improvements, both visually and a whole host of quality of life fixes. What hasn’t changed is its story, one that remains strong even when stacked…
A great Monkey Ball game has a few necessary ingredients. Bananas, of course, but also a handful of hyperactive primates, some precise rolling gameplay, and party games (ideally by the dozen) to spice up the flavor. All of those blended flavors come together, served up in some wondrous worlds. …
Minecraft’s dungeon-crawling looter spinoff has seen a steady drip of content since its release last May, with the minds at Mojang having added a number of new biomes that ranged from the deepest lava-filled depths to the tallest mountain peaks. Each of these new biomes have been accompanied by the…
Mario Kart Tour is keeping its Summertime Celebration going with its next two week long season. The Los Angeles Tour is back, with a new route for its signature track that lets you glide right over a ballpark. That kind of passtime needs a face, and we’ve got the perfect…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s been adding spirits to celebrate either new releases or familiar franchises fairly regularly, but I don’t think anyone could’ve predicted this yield. None other than Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, the surprise hit action/farming adventure developed by Edelweiss, is coming to Smash! Again, this is just…
When Nintendo announced The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch the blowback online was immediate. Fans of the series and haters alike took to Twitter to complain the game wasn’t “HD” enough or doesn’t offer enough upgrades to warrant its price. While there might be some…
Retro gaming sure has received a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. While emulation has been a viable option for gamers to play their favorite old games for years, there’s still something magical about using original hardware to play your favorite classics. Sadly, some hardware has aged much…
