Early last month, RPG fans were shocked to discover that the fan-favorite title Octopath Traveler had been delisted from the Nintendo eShop out of nowhere. The game was a big hit among critics and fans of the genre worldwide, releasing initially as a Nintendo Switch exclusive before arriving on other…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
G-MODE has slowly but surely been reviving its back catalog of games that were once exclusive to Japanese feature phones, including fairly big names. The latest? The Atlus developed Persona 3 prequel, Aigis: The First Mission. The game is an action RPG set in 1999, ten years before the events…
Tomorrow, Geoff Keighley will be presenting this year’s The Game Awards across 45+ streaming platforms. Livestreaming from Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo, we can expect a variety of video game announcements, deals, and special events to be announced. Sure, some news has leaked this week and we’ve been given hints…
It’s an undisputed fact that puzzle games and cute characters are the perfect match. In this day and age, no one does it better than Puyo Puyo, and we’ve got the proof right here. To celebrate the global launch of #PuyoPuyoTetris2, we're excited to share this amazing piece of…
There’s no shortage of celebrations this time of year, but if you happen to be in Japan might we suggest the ever-lovely Kirby Café? While it’s currently serving up its first-ever winter menu, another special item will be added on New Year’s Day. I introduce to you, the Mini Kirby…
Announced back during the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct, we now know when to expect the Splatoon 2 crossover event we never knew we wanted. The Super Mario Power-Up Splatfest is slated for next month, and at least in Japan, beginning on Saturday, January 16th. スーパーマリオ35周年コラボフェスの日程が発表された！期間は来年1/16(土)7：00～1/18(月)7：00の48時間。今回は特別に、参加者の中から合計300名にプレミアムメダルがもらえるチャンスもあるという。詳細はこちらでチェックしてほしい。#スーパーマリオ35周年 https://t.co/JlBKhCnfHa —…
Along with plumbers, pipes, and stars, comes the humble mushroom. Mario’s most iconic power-up has become just as notable in Smash, where the size changing ‘shrooms have helped add variety to plenty of modes. Now they’re getting a whole tournament event! 【トーナメントイベント】12/11(金)から3日間、3種類のキノコだけが出現する「キノコにご用心！ ス"マッシュ"トーナメント」を開催！大きくなったり小さくなったり、左右の操作が逆転したり……。惑わされないように勝利を目指してください。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/UA2Ta5WvAz — 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) December 9,…
The recent HD Remaster of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles maintained the GameCube classic’s charm, but there were some perplexing choices in regards to how the multiplayer was set up, which we covered in our review. Thankfully those issues will be remedied somewhat by the game’s next patch. Amidst various bug…
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR ADVENTURE MODE FOLLOW BELOW! The ultimate puzzle mash-up has returned with Puyo Puyo Tetris 2! Even the most seasoned player will be starting this one with a clean slate when it comes to characters, but we’re here to share the where and how to unlock…
Previously shared as a prototype back in October, we now have a full look at this gorgeous Lyn statue coming from Intelligent Systems and Good Smile. The 1/7 scale figure of the Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade character aims to capture a commissioned illustration from none other than Wada Sachiko,…
In three months, The Pokémon Company will be celebrating 25 years since the release of 1996’s Pokémon Red Version and Green Version on the original Game Boy in Japan. The Kanto region may have kickstarted the pocket monster phenomenon across the world, but now its modern mobile craze will be…
The side-scrolling twist on the monster raising genre, Monster Sanctuary, has launched for the Nintendo Switch today. After a period of time in Steam Early Access, this console release brings over 100 critters, a variety of areas, and more besides. If you’re curious how the game looks and plays, check…
One-year ago the Apartment Hotel Mimaru in Japan revealed the world’s first Pokémon hotel rooms. Now, the hotel chain has shared that its “Pokémon Room” design will be used in more locations across Japan due to increased demand and to celebrate the anniversary. Both the Mimaru Tokyo Ginza East and…
Last week we were introduced to the two retail editions coming for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. Before that we also got a Japanese overview trailer, highlighting what’s new on this latest bout of life on the farm. If you’d like a clearer look at the English version…
