Anyone who has been keeping up with Nintendo news over the past year or so can attest that the lead-up to the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a wild ride. For the longest time fans were eagerly looking for any news or rumors related to the system, and any insider…
One of the most striking things about the design of the Switch 2 is how basic everything is. Gone are the days of New 3DS Faceplates or fun colors, and in is Nintendo’s era of functionality over personality… or so we thought. If a recent listing by AliExpress is anything…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
SNK has announced that it will be bringing a bundle of original Samurai Shodown games to Switch on July 28th! Included in the Collection are Samurai Shodown’s I through V, plus the Special version of V. Rounding out the package is the never-before-released Samurai Shodown V Perfect, which…
Update: The Triforce Tryouts event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate kicks off today! The three-day Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event tourney "Triforce Tryouts" starts on Friday! It focusses on fighters and stages from the Zelda series. Taking part will earn you a spirit from the series. pic.twitter.com/zu6vWG9bSj — Nintendo…
Before you cast out your fishing line for Umihara Kawase BaZooKa!’s July release, you’ll want to reconsider how you’re buying the game, digitally or physically, as there are three different physical bundles to choose from. A standard release of the game will be available at participating retailers, but for a…
Earlier this month, PokémonCenter.com released a camping-inspired line dubbed “Outdoors with Pokémon.” Not everyone is a fan of camping though and some would rather relax and beat the summer heat by taking a swim. Luckily, the online retailer is bringing those HM03 dreams with a new collection, Pokémon Sunset. Currently,…
Another week, another character added to Dr. Mario World: starting May 28th, Dr. Koopa Troopa will be added to the mobile game. In addition to Dr. Koopa Troopa, there will also be a variety of new stages added with the new update, which is set to go live on May…
The hair-whipping, purple-haired half-genie hero is back for her fifth platforming adventure: Shantae and the Seven Sirens. Since playing Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse on my Nintendo 3DS five years ago, Shantae has become one of my all-time favorite franchises. With each new installment, developer WayForward mixes fun platforming,…
Yesterday kicked off the last leg of a special Gigantamax Wild Area Event. Featuring Pikachu, Eevee, and Meowth from previous events and/or meeting certain saved data requirements, these three have taken turns appearing in Max Raid Battles across the Galar region. When it was first announced, dates for each Pokémon…
From the region of “Brands on Twitter,” Heinz Ketchup’s dedicated Twitter account has been active and vocal about Splatoon 2’s Splatfest rematch, Team Mayo vs. Team Ketchup. The cheerleader we didn’t know we needed, nor deserved, is now basking in tomato-based condiment glory as Team Ketchup reigned supreme. Victory…
Nintendo is continuing to roll out their online tournaments, and this time Splatoon 2 is riding the inky wave of the recent ketchup vs. mayo Splatfest rematch. On June 14th and June 21st, North American players will be able to compete in the North American Open in Splatoon 2. Winning…
If you’re a fan of Noriyuki Iwadare’s music for the original Grandia you’ll be happy to hear that it’s getting a lavish re-release, courtesy of Wayô Records. For starters, there’s the CD edition, which will compile the four-disc original soundtrack, the arrange album “Vent”, and a new 20 page booklet…
Creator of the John Wick series, Derek Kolstad, isn’t done with writing scripts for film/TV adaptations of video games. With a screenplay for Just Cause announced and a TV Series in the works based on Hitman, Kolstad is already working on two more pitches. Thanks to a recent interview conducted…
Care to show off your inner gamer within your liquor cabinet? If so, you’re in luck, as Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Sake has been revealed! Overall, there are five different sake bottles to choose from, each costing 3,000 yen, plus tax, along with another collaboration with singer Hosokawa Takashi: Pac-Man –…
