Today marks 10 years since one of my all-time favorite rhythm games, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call, launched on the Nintendo 3DS. The sequel to the original Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, Curtain Call was jam-packed with amazing Final Fantasy music, characters, and stages. Not to mention the absolutely addicting touch screen…
Sega has uploaded a new multiplayer trailer for Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, the upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive installment, and it reveals something pretty cool: this latest ball-rolling romp has 16-player multiplayer. I can’t imagine how chaotic that will be when playing against brand-new players, but it seems like a…
Nintendo is continuing its trend of offering obscure or childhood favorite N64 games to Nintendo Switch Online. Not long ago, we unexpectedly received Rare’s cult classic destruction simulator/time attack extravaganza Blast Corps. Before that, 1080 Snowboarding filled the arcade Snowboarding game spot on Nintendo Switch left by the absence of…
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
UPDATE: Nintendo has announced a second day of Nintendo Treehouse programming, which will showcase upcoming games Monster Hunter Generations, Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, and Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. Day 2 of Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 will kick off with a Pokémon GO developer Q&A at…
Players of the Pokémon Trading Card Game are in for a treat, as a new collection is on its way — exclusive to PokemonCenter.com. As part of Pokémon’s 20th year anniversary celebration, the Pokémon TCG: Generations Elite Trainer Box features a number of special cards and items to help new…
Video games have the unique potential to serve as a sort of international language for those that enjoy them. With the exception of many text-heavy, narrative-driven games; this medium for interactive and visual storytelling is a perfect way to break down communication barriers. The best examples I can think of…
Pokémon, being the huge phenomenon that it is, has made all sorts of appearances in the real world, from Pikachu cars to a live-action musical. Perhaps the most impressive of all these real-world cameos are the various aircraft that soared the skies of Japan from 1998 onwards. The tradition started…
This morning’s Pokémon Direct was a nostalgia driven piece of reverence for the series as a whole, getting trainers from every portion of the series’ 20 year history misty-eyed from a well done look at what truly makes the games what they are. Starting with recreation of the classic Game…
We take a look at the newly released Pokémon Mythical Collection Mew box set and open two Pokémon Generations booster packs. We pull three EX cards out of two packs, including Mega Charizard EX!
From the charred remains of a well-worn journal on Cinnabar Island, its pages marked with ink stains and soot, a single passage stands out amongst the dry script that remain: Today marks the anniversary of its birth and we feel it only fitting to look back at its development as…
Events taking place for Pokémon Day keep getting better and better this year! February 27th is the 20 year anniversary of the beloved franchise and The Pokémon Company and Toys”R”Us have teamed up to celebrate the occasion by giving away promotional swag to fans in North America. Pokémon enthusiasts can…
With February fast approaching, the Pokémon 20th Anniversary celebration is about to kick off! Not only will it see the release of Red, Blue and Yellow versions in the 3DS eShop, but the more modern Pokémon titles will be receiving monthly mystery gifts of highly elusive and sought after Pokémon…
The official Pokémon YouTube channel has unveiled the much anticipated commercial that will be showcased during Super Bowl 50 later next month. The ad is reminiscent of the Pokémon Go promo that was released last year, and it showcases different cultures and generations training together. You can watch the full…
While we all knew February would be an exciting month for Pokémon fans, with the original Game Boy titles coming to Virtual Console, this morning Nintendo made it clear that the festivities won’t end there, with a host of other Pokémon products coming to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the…
