One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
LEGO and Nintendo have done some fantastic collaborations in the past and the upcoming Game Boy set looks to continue that trend. As recently spotted by the Instagram account Falcon Brick Studios, the set is primed for an October 1st, 2025, release and will include a staggering 421 pieces to…
We’ve seen a lot of games like Star of Providence in the Nintendo Switch’s lifespan. Buzzwords like “roguelite,” “top-down,” “dungeon-crawler,” and “twin-stick shooter” are all commonalities when it comes to a listing on the hybrid console’s eShop. Some have been legitimate hits like Enter The Gungeon and Nuclear Throne. Others…
Mortal Kombat 11’s next round of DLC is nearly upon us, bringing three new characters to NetherRealm’s latest. Leading the trio is Rain, the water-themed, katar wielding, purple ninja, and demigod. That’s quite a resume for what started as a Prince reference. His gameplay video shows plenty of…
We’re halfway through October and Halloween is creeping in ever closer! If you haven’t already carved up something fun or frightening to decorate with, Play Nintendo has shared a stencil and directions to bring one of Animal Crossing’s most festive fellows to life (to light?) as a jack-o’-lantern. …
There’ve been plenty of ways to celebrate the Super Mario 35th Anniversary here in the states, but the Italian plumber’s home country is really getting into it. Over in Japan a Mario Cafe & Store just opened at Universal Studios in Osaka, and in Tokyo Nintendo has partnered with the…
Today’s the day Nintendo brings Mario Kart to your living room in a whole new way with Mario Kart Live: Home Tour. This blend of remote controlled car and AR video game will take some creativity to make the most out of it, and Nintendo has shared some course making…
Remember DSiWare? Hell, remember the DSi? That handheld digital storefront is where Shantae got her second chance in 2010, and WayForward’s half-genie flagship has never looked back. Now that game is back on a Nintendo handheld (and home) system in the form of Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut, an…
Physical Switch collectors, rejoice! Square Enix of Asia has announced that Final Fantasy IX will be getting a physical release in the region later this year. While this release has not been announced yet for regions outside of Asia, the game will come with English Language support right out of…
After the recent Choose Your Legends 4 additions, things have been a bit quiet on the Three Houses front for Fire Emblem Heroes until now. With so many characters, many of them having at least two designs, it’s a gold mine for the gacha game. Rather than bring on the…
Start hitting those question blocks fast because you are going to need every Platinum Point you can get your hands on right now. Nintendo has recently been on a spree adding new physical rewards to the My Nintendo store rewards page. Today, the company added five new physical items centered…
Shantae’s sophomore adventure has arrived on Nintendo Switch at last, joining Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, and (later this year) the original Shantae. That’s right: soon, you’ll be able to play the entire Shantae saga from the comfort of your Switch. This…
Koei Tecmo has revealed the release date for its upcoming RPG Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy. The first Atelier sequel to share the same protagonist as its predecessor, it takes the adventure to the Royal Capital, with familiar faces and new strangers joining the party. The…
After the enjoyable but initially lacking Kirby Star Allies and the mobile game inspired Super Kirby Clash, we were overdue for another serving of Dream Land’s pink, puffy, and powerful hero. Powerful is right this time too, as HAL has revisited a 3DS era subgame once again to bring us…
Kirby Fighters 2 has been an enjoyable slice of Dream Land, especially for fans of Kirby’s copy abilities. A new video has arrived to showcase a few of these (and one longtime friend), following up on a previous video that introduced Wrestler Kirby. This time around though the abilities are…
