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…
We knew Pokémon Unite would be hitting the Nintendo Switch in July, but now we have a concrete date – and it’s less than a week away! Starting July 21st, you’ll be able to download and play the 3 v 3 Pokémon MOBA. If you log-in and play before August…
The most curious things can remind us of a good conundrum, whether it’s a clock on the wall, a cat on the road, or a set of items based off of a beloved series of DS and 3DS puzzle games with quaint atmospheres and ludicrous plot twists. And if you’re…
On June 11th, Nintendo’s user-friendly developer toolkit Game Builder Garage launched worldwide for the Nintendo Switch, and while North America and Japan saw the game get a physical release, Europe was unfortunately out of luck. Thankfully that’ll soon be changing as Nintendo of Europe has confirmed Game Builder Garage will…
The plots of Shin Megami Tensei games have usually been unified by their shared focus on conflicting ideals. Maybe it’s law against chaos, heaven versus hell, or a battle to shape a new world as you see fit. Ultimately, your choices and influence will matter, and that will continue in…
Splatoon 3 may’ve skipped the latest Nintendo Direct and barely dropped by for the Switch OLED reveal, but some fresh new art has just super jumped in from the game’s team! Check out the “warm” wishes coming to you from…well, wherever this anarchic setting is. Whether you’re basking in the…
Side quests are a staple of The Legend of Zelda series, but oftentimes a game will have one major side quest. Kafei and Anju’s wedding from Majora’s Mask comes to mind, as do all of Agatha’s bugs in Twilight Princess. In Skyward Sword HD, one of the longest throughlines is…
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…
