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…
This week’s the anniversary of Pokémon and many expected another Presents stream and, well, would you look at that! ❗ Get ready, Trainers. A Pokémon Presents video presentation will be taking place on the official Pokémon YouTube channel tomorrow—Friday, February 26—at 7:00 a.m. PDT. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe–hit that bell to be…
Once you reach the second half of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, it’s easy to feel like things revolve around Edelgard and Dimitri to an extent. Obviously this can vary with its multiple routes, but at least in Fire Emblem Heroes it’s time for those two to step aside and make…
Hope your urban planning skills are up to par, because warp pipes are soon headed to your island: The Super Mario-themed version 1.8.0 update to Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now live. Along with tons of Super Mario items, which will become purchasable on March 1st, the update brings Girls’…
You’ve seen him in Smash Bros. You’ve seen him in Yooka-Laylee. Now, you can find Shovel Knight with a side of horsey sauce. It looks like Arby’s will soon have kids meals toys featuring Shovel Knight, according to the official menu on Arby’s website. The only info on…
Last year Carto caught our eye, both because of its visual style and interesting core concept. Being able to shift, lift, and rearrange the map in order to navigate unites puzzle and adventure elements, making for a unique indie currently available on the eShop and other digital platforms. Of course,…
If the recent Mortal Kombat movie trailer got you flashing back to the series’ roots, then I’ve got some good news for you. Arcade1Up has announced that their next machine is heading back to the Midway classic and adding in even more titles. “Get over here” and have a look…
Since the launch of Pokémon GO, developer Niantic has remained suspiciously quiet on its efforts to tackle cheaters of the mobile title. As longtime Trainers know, hundreds of players have made an effort to override the system in order to obtain Pokémon and items without actually playing or purchasing any…
There are many huge milestones and anniversaries for video game franchises this year, but with the likes of The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, and Sonic the Hedgehog hitting birthdays with multiples of five, you may not know that Frogger will be turning 40 in 2021. Whether this fact is the…
Miis have been quietly resting in the shadows of just about every other Nintendo IP for the entirety of the Switch era thus far. Outside of cameos in games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, they’ve essentially been nothing more than an avatar option within…
Imagine a reality where Jet Set Radio Future got a direct follow up in its lifetime, bringing funky beats to the streets and cel-shaded synapses that never stop firing. That’s what Team Reptile is putting together if this latest trailer for Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is any indication. …
Have you ever wondered if Doomguy’s role could be filled by a “Doomgirl”? Doom Eternal Director Hugo Martin certainly has – and he’s something he’s thought very hard about. Speaking in an official Bethesda livestream demonstrating the game, Martin was asked by a viewer if he’d consider introducing a female…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been the perfect virtual paradise for Nintendo Switch owners throughout the past year, but wouldn’t it be nice to bring some of that luxury to your real home? My Nintendo and BoxLunch have teamed up to offer fans the chance to win prizes that will…
