One of the most exciting aspects of Mario Kart World upon reveal was the wide array of more obscure playable characters included in the game. Known as NPC characters, this group largely consists of basic enemies and other niche characters who are distinguished from the rest of the cast by…
As many players will have likely figured out by now, Mario Kart World does not feature a 200cc mode for its races. Although Mario Kart 8 added 200cc, not even at launch but through an update to the Wii U version, its absence in a new Mario Kart is peculiar….
With the massive jump in power the Nintendo Switch 2 brings compared to the original Switch, the possibilities for third-party games on the console feel broader than ever. Back in April when we got our first good look at the system and what it could run, there were a myriad…
New investor relations information has been shared by Sega, and while much of it is expected financial data for all corners of their entertainment business, there are a few key pieces of info related to their video games. For one, they reiterate their “core” franchises by laying out a strategy…
Announced earlier this year, The Pokémon Company and Universal Music Group are celebrating Pokémon’s 25th anniversary with a massive musical collaboration album. The initial announcement named Katy Perry to headline this endeavor, but it hasn’t been until this month we’ve heard what her single will be for the project and…
While streams and digital events were a given, today E3 has revealed some of its further plans for its all digital 2021 event. These plans will include both a dedicated online portal and mobile app, allowing fans and virtual attendees to make the experience their own at no extra cost….
A grand utopian city in a glass bubble, missing humans, and a curious robotic worker drone are the catalysts for Orbit Studio and Super.com’s new retro-future mystery action-puzzler Retro Machina. This adventure, inspired by the works of classic sci-fi authors like Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov, will set players…
Starting today, co-op hack-and-slash game RWBY: Grimm Eclipse Definitive Edition is available in the Switch eShop. Previously available on Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, this latest edition for Nintendo’s console now includes content updates and DLC, eight all-new outfits, and two-player couch co-op. “In RWBY: Grimm Eclipse –…
This week on My Nintendo, we’re seeing the arrival of two new rewards. One has been known for some time – the New Pokémon Snap Clear Zipper Case Set – yet missed its originally scheduled debut alongside the New Pokémon Snap Letter Set. The other is a brand new reward…
Update (5/14/21): We’ve updated the title of this article to reflect that filming for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has specifically wrapped up in Vancouver; production as a whole has not officially ended. Though the Blue Blur’s not in the business of slowing down, it’s about time for a…
Let me get this out of the way first and foremost: I never played the original Subnautica. As an unashamed lover of fish and all things tropical, that’s an absolute crime against myself, yet having not played it before turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I went into…
There’s not too long now till we can cut across the fields of Sengoku-period Japan in Samurai Warriors 5, and this latest trailer is all about building that hype, revealing the game’s theme song. The track, performed by Japanese boy band EXILE, is titled “One Nation”. Samurai Warriors…
Do you like niche horizontal space shooters originating on the PSP with sea creature themed bosses? Because if so, we’ve got some great news for you! DariusBurst: Another Chronicle EX+ is now set to release in the US and Europe in just a month’s time. Previously import only,…
Blending turn-based strategy with a theme can be tricky business, with staples like warfare and giant robots being pretty spoken for. If you’re after something distinct, might I suggest Indiana Jones-esque pulp action and adventure? That’s exactly what Robotality and Chucklefish are serving up in their pixelated partnership known as…
On May 27th, 1986, the Japanese game developer Enix released the revolutionary Dragon Quest for the Famicom. Now with 11 mainline games to its name, and countless spin-offs, its time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the franchise, and this time the English speaking audience is invited, too! The Dragon…
