In a surprising announcement, it’s been revealed that most game media will not receive a Switch 2 console until at least launch day. The reason is apparently due to a major patch that will be pushed out at launch. Whatever the reason may be, journalists are not happy, as they…
As of now, video game movies are doing better than they ever have before. While one could argue this renaissance started all the way back in 2020 with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog, things really took off to a whole new level when The Super Mario Bros. Movie aired…
In a post on social media this morning, Square Enix announced that it had canceled development of a Kingdom Hearts mobile spinoff titled “Missing-Link.” Originally meant to take players on an all-new journey disconnected from Sora’s struggles, it seems as though the company didn’t believe it could deliver the level…
Metroid Dread, the long-awaited fifth entry in the 2D Metroid series, was triumphantly announced at Nintendo’s E3 Direct earlier this month. Fans rejoiced and pre-orders were quickly placed, but there were still so many questions left unanswered by the game’s reveal trailer and subsequent Treehouse Live demonstration. The minds at…
The Hobonichi Mother Project has continued to give fans of Nintendo’s weirdest RPG trilogy merchandise and announcements to get excited over. While they’ve done a great job of hitting both iconic and more obscure beats, there hasn’t been a lot of love given to supporting characters. Main heroes? Absolutely. Enemies?…
Doki Doki Literature Club is a game that thrives on dissonance. It’s no real secret at this point either, with the game proudly boasting its psychological horror elements and renown. Of course, if you were in the habit of judging books by their covers you’d never guess it. Just look…
When you regularly experience different games and stories, becoming somewhat set in your ways is unavoidable. You know what you like, you know what you don’t; and if you’re like me you sometimes actively push back against the memetic spread of hype when something out of your usual tastes starts…
The Sonic The Hedgehog franchise has experimented with a number of different viewpoints and gameplay styles over the years. The series has evolved from its 2D side-scrolling roots through fisheye prototypes and isometric outings before ultimately settling on a third-person perspective that has been the standard for its console releases…
Monster Hunter Stories 2 was already going to be giving content to Monster Hunter Rise via its save data, but that won’t be the only game getting some monstie action. Along with all the Kazuya related announcements, it’s been revealed that by having Stories 2 data on your Switch you…
I’ve got my eyes on the potassium rich prize that is Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, but sadly that’s still a few months away. Thankfully in the meantime, Sega is looking back while I look forward and putting together a series of Super Monkey Ball retrospective videos. The first of…
Make no mistake, the main attraction of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s 12.0 update is Kazuya Mishima joining as the latest DLC fighter. That doesn’t mean others on the roster can’t get a little love, though, as Nintendo has shared the latest balance adjustments for the game. It’s a decent list…
We’re practically drowning in summertime events when it comes to mobile games. Fire Emblem Heroes, Dragalia Lost, and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp are all working on their tans already but today it’s time for Mario Kart Tour to hit the beach. And who better to bring those sunny vibes than…
With a game like Smash there’s no way you’re not thinking about the past. With some characters and references that are over forty years old now, it’s no wonder nostalgia rides high. But hey, just because the retro backlog’s massive doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make some time for more contemporary…
Yesterday, social media accounts for Spike Chunsoft in English and Japanese shared a rather mysterious site and a new hashtag – #NineEyesTV. Truth is only an illusion… Can you see past it?https://t.co/qMKMHs9eP5#NineEyesTV pic.twitter.com/XupG1sCa1q — Spike Chunsoft, Inc. (@SpikeChunsoft_e) June 29, 2021 Visiting the site, there a nine floating…
Since its original release back in 2019, many Switch players have dreamed of taking flight in Thatgamecompany’s peaceful friendship adventure on their favorite gaming hybrid. That dream has finally come true, as Sky: Children of the Light will officially land on the Nintendo Switch eShop later today, and will include…
