In the weeks since Apple announced that it was relaxing its App Store policies regarding emulators, we’ve seen a few emulators for Nintendo systems come and go for various reasons, like iGBA being delisted for using entirely stolen code or an NES emulator that was uploaded and approved before being…
Go back in your mind to the early days of gaming. The year is 1982, Mario isn’t a household name yet, Pac-Man is taking over arcades, and you’re headed to the store to check out what’s new in the Atari library. Odds are if you were an avid video game…
After having its imminent early access release announced just yesterday, it’s looking like early technical tests for Hades II have begun. Developer Supergiant Games doesn’t want anyone left out of the fun though, so they’re live streaming the technical test in multiple places to make sure everyone can get their…
Though he debuted on Game Boy, Kirby didn’t gain his trademark skill until the NES. Kirby’s Adventure gifted the world the Copy Ability, along with Meta Knight and many other mainstays of the series in terms of progression and structure. It’s gotten plenty of love over the years, including a…
Paper Mario’s next adventure is looking craftier than ever, with the main villains being origami takes on classic Mario enemies. Fittingly, Japanese retailer Geo-Online is offering a branded origami box as a pre-order bonus, complete with artwork of Paper Mario, his enemies-turned-allies, and their folded foes. The box is designed…
It’s undeniable that Lucina is one of Fire Emblem’s most enduring characters – she was the second most popular female character in the first “Choose your Legends” event, after all. Naturally that popularity has resulted in a fair share of merchandise for the Ylissean princess, including a figma from Good…
The latest episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings is here! This time around it’s shining the spotlight on Chairman Rose’s assistant Oleana, showing how she got the job in the first place and a typical hectic day at the office. It also explains the origin of a few odd parts of…
It might seem like being a video game designer is a dream job, but even the best face problems — just ask Masahiro Sakurai. In his latest Famitsu column, the game director noted just how hard it can be to enjoy games and avoid Smash Bros. speculation. His biggest challenge…
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in sponge-tastic splendor. Play as SpongeBob and his trusty friends to show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. This wonderfully creative reimagining of the original game is sure to strike the hearts of fans…
These past few days have seen countless companies address the need for change in the past week’s actions. Now, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has issued a statement on some of the issues at hand, and how it plans to help those communities and people affected moving forward. In an open…
Run through the forest, go through the wire, cross the river, and burn down the castle of monsters. Arcade Archives: Naughty Boy is available for the Nintendo Switch today and will be distributed on the PlayStation 4 starting on June 18th. Naughty Boy is an action game that was released…
Are you excited about Shantae and the Seven Sirens? If so, you’re in luck. Shantae and the Seven Sirens is the fifth platforming adventure in the series that focuses on Shantae’s quest to find the missing half-genies after a live dance performance turns chaotic. Check out our full review of…
Another Nintendo game, another pre-order bonus to drool over. Paper Mario: The Origami King will unfold on the Nintendo Switch next month (July 17th), which means time is running short on announcing any new pre-order incentives or game bundles. Nintendo UK’s official online store has announced its swag bonuses and…
With the Pokémon World Championships cancelled this year, the Play Pokémon organization wasn’t going to let that stop them from finding a way to play-at-home. Rules for this summer’s showdown, dubbed the Pokémon Players Cup, were shared last month. Today, we know when we can tune in and watch masterful…
Get ready to get out of this world! The Outer World arrives on the Nintendo Switch on June 5th. Check out 18 minutes of Direct feed gameplay to hold you over.
