One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
Splatoon 2’s first Splatfest, Mayo vs. Ketchup, was a controversial match-up. Across all regions, Team Mayo reigned supreme. That may-o change next month, as Nintendo decided to bring back this Splatfest for a do-over. It’s a #Splatoon2 #Splatfest so contentious we have to do it twice! #TeamMayo and #TeamKetchup…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is expanding its reach once again, adding another classic series to the lineup of spirits. To coincide with its release this week, Trials of Mana will get a dedicated Spirit Board Event and introduce three new spirits from the Square Enix release. 【スピリッツイベント】4/24(金)から5日間、『聖剣伝説3 TRIALS of MANA』の発売を記念して、「よみがえるマナの物語…
Hey, Pokémon Trainers! In the Pokémon world, likely one of the best things about being stuck at home, is all the free time they’d get to spend at home playing with their Pokémon partners. And while that isn’t quite as possible here in the real world, Niantic is making sure…
In between Nintendo’s announcements for Super Mario Maker 2’s last update and the events that will be held in Animal Crossing until June, a new Nintendo app for smart devices was released. Using the My Nintendo branding, this app is a mix of Nintendo’s website, My Nintendo, and Nintendo’s online…
It seems Nintendo may be the target of the next widespread data breach: according to Eurogamer and Nintendo representatives, there has been unauthorized access to Nintendo Accounts within the past week, and Nintendo has now acknowledged the situation. In a statement made to Eurogamer, Nintendo said, “We are aware of…
Over the weekend, a new art challenge began to circulate around Twitter. Slowly but surely, my feed was seeing artists taking various album covers and putting an Animal Crossing twist on them. This meme was inevitable to appear after New Horizons’ release, as K.K. Slider returns in Animal Crossing’s latest…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has kept the attention of players from around the world since the day it released in March, and thanks to its multiplayer functionality and the creative minds of those running their islands, we’ve been seeing a number of really innovative ways to keep the experience fresh….
Another day, another Pokémon accessory line being revealed: this new collection comes from Playnart Poc, creating a new small accessory line featuring rings, pendants, and earrings. These Pokémon accessories are unique because they’re made, handcrafted, and hand-colored in Japan, each featuring Pokémon like Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Mew, Eevee, and Butterfree. …
Joining the massive Spring Sale on the Nintendo eShop today is Capcom. The long, ongoing spring season deals are coming to a close soon, and Capcom has made it just in time to slash the prices of 32 titles between the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS. From Tuesday, April 21st,…
It’s a little later than usual, but Pokémon: Twilight Wings’ latest episode finally has an English translation. Focusing on Galar’s Water-type gym leader Nessa, this fourth episode highlights her struggles maintaining a modelling career and battling, with inspiration coming from a nostalgic place. Watch it below:
Full-motion video games had their heyday on the Sega CD and PC back in the ’90s, but there’s a small movement of indie developers creating bold new takes on the genre today. Her Story, released all the way back in 2015, was about watching footage of a woman being interviewed…
Nintendo Switch consoles are becoming increasingly harder to find and purchase, so it makes sense that Nintendo is planning on producing more of them to counteract demand. According to a new Nikkei report, Nintendo plans on producing 10% more Switch consoles in 2020 than in prior years. In addition, Nintendo…
