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…
Niantic is certainly still busy pumping new content into Pokémon GO, but it seems that the company is also very much looking ahead for “new experiences that will weave together the digital and physical world,” according to a recent tweet. To back up this claim, Niantic announced a new partnership…
It was announced today via the official Fall Guys Twitter account that Epic Games, developer of the smash hit Fortnite, will be purchasing Mediatonic, the studio behind Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. In addition to Mediatonic, Epic Games will acquire Fortitude Games as part of the deal to purchase parent company…
The Monster Hunter series is no stranger to gigantic proportions, leaving players in awe of its sprawling landscapes to explore and the towering behemoths to defeat. With Monster Hunter Rise, it seems that Capcom even decided to go big with the game’s soundtrack, which features a whopping 117 tracks over…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received a significant catalog boost this month thanks to new Super Mario furniture and items. It’s not the only one though, as Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is getting in on the Super Mario 35th Anniversary fun too! It's the 35th anniversary of the Super…
A lot of platforming games have one level or section that manages to embed itself in the collective consciousness. This could be because of art style or music, but often it’s the sensation of playing through the stage itself that embeds into your memory and perks you up when it…
Pokémon’s 25th anniversary is full of surprises – did anyone expect a celebratory virtual concert by Post Malone? – and this latest merch collaboration is only adding to the strangeness. Japanese fishing company DUO has opened pre-orders today for its first two Pokémon-themed fishing lures, based on Pikachu and Kyogre….
As always, Yuji Okada, director of Dragalia Lost has put out an update detailing what is expected to be coming to the game in the coming month. Kicking things off is a reminder of the Divine Deception facility event, which is taking place right now. As a follow up to…
Tetris 99 is getting its 20th MAXIMUS CUP soon, this time featuring a Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury theme. The game will include artwork, music, and Tetrimino designs based off the game — more specifically, Bowser’s Fury. The #Tetris99 20th MAXIMUS CUP event runs from 11pm PT,…
In celebration of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary, we’ve taken a look at where the phenomenon began: the original Japanese games! We take a close look at the cartridges and boxes of Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow — all while admiring the detailing inside and out. Have a look for yourself! …
Fresh off the heels of this past weekend’s Post Malone Pokémon concert, The Pokémon Company has announced that a full anniversary album is in the works featuring a number of artists collaborating to create one gigantic musical Pokémon celebration. The project, titled Pokémon 25: The Album, will feature the musical…
The minds at Flight School Sudio have a knack for taking simple mechanics and reintroducing them in a deep and compelling way. Their last title on the Switch, Creature in the Well, was one such example. This top-down action game took the basic mechanics of pinball and presented them as…
Last year, Australian fashion brand and company BlackMilk Clothing created dedicated collections for Pokémon, Super Mario, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Each release was packed with charm, spotlighting each individual franchise and their beloved characters. For 2021, BlackMilk is adding to its Pokémon collection by releasing a brand new line…
