The Pokémon Trading Card Game is one of the most successful pieces of the greater Pokémon franchise, with fans collecting cards for nearly 30 years now. The extent of the TCG isn’t just limited to the usual packs and boxes found in stores, but to special collaborations as well. Ever…
In a rather humorous bit of discovery related to Super Mario 64, one YouTuber discovered that you can get trapped in the game’s star selection menu for two and a quarter years if you wait a ridiculously long time to select a stage. How long must you wait? Two and…
If you’re a dedicated Super Smash Bros. player who was looking for the love of your life to share your gaming hobby with, the recently closed “SmashTogether” app may have been perfect for you. I’m using the past tense here because Nintendo has issued a cease and desist order to…
Gather some coins around the kingdom because collecting this whole line may take you more than one purchase. Choco Eggs, chocolate candy shaped eggs from overseas that generally contain a figure or toy inside, from Japanese candy company Furuta will be hiding retro and modern Mario surprises within their latest…
Few games are as charming as A Short Hike, which brought its low-poly chill vibes to the Nintendo Switch over the summer. The game has now got some suitably cute merchandise from Fangamer that encapsulates this atmosphere. First up there’s the $24 t-shirt, which advertises the setting of Hawk Peak…
As Halloween creeps closer still we’re starting to see more and more spooky, seasonal messages. Joining those ranks is an auditory treat from Banjo-Kazooie. None other than original composer Grant Kirkhope has shared a new remix of Mad Monster Mansion’s theme music. Have a listen to how this (legally distinct)…
Following last month’s reveal of Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, a CG-animated series based within the official canon of Capcom’s beloved horror franchise, Netflix has now released two new screenshots featuring the show’s protagonists. The images show series veterans, Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, both looking pretty serious. Leon appears…
More than a few video game franchises are heading to Netflix lately, with the likes of Resident Evil and Cuphead being two recent significant projects. Now you can add Assassin’s Creed to the list. While a Netflix-produced Assassin’s Creed anime was announced back in 2017, a recent report from Deadline…
Pokémon Journeys: The Series has changed up the anime’s formula in a lot of ways, and now it’s bringing some of its fun to Pokémon GO. The mobile game has announced an Animation Week event, where various species related to Journeys will be appearing in greater numbers along with other…
Thanks to games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Pokémon Sword and Shield, the Switch continues to flourish. In Japan at least Nintendo wants to lure fans into some older titles too, and that’s where this pair of controller bundles come in. Between the two of them two different kinds…
Time to practice those meter management skills and work on your fancy footwork, because Mario Tennis Aces is ready for another online competition. The North American Open November 2020 will be the next tournament in the Nintendo Versus Autumn Series, giving players a chance to make their mark on the…
Ring Fit Adventure has remained a strong seller despite its availability being on the low side. In America (or at least near to me) that’s stabilized a bit, but copies continue to be difficult to purchase in Japan. If you’re hoping your sweat can be shiny and beautiful and to…
While Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a relatively straight-forward port of the classic adventures, it did make some significant changes when it comes to how the games are controlled. Specifically, camera controls and how you aim the FLUDD nozzle were inverted from their original design, as the original control scheme…
When it comes to Shin Megami Tensei it’s normally the demons that stand out the most. Jack Frost and the rest of his Bros. get plenty of love, but some like Pixie and Mara have made their mark on the series. For the third entry, though, Atlus brought a protagonist…
It doesn’t feel like it’s been three years since Super Mario Odyssey first released on October 27th, 2017, but here we are. One of the best Mario games, platformer games, and video games around is ready to celebrate its birthday and it’s doing so with a cast-wide dance party! …
