Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
As the “Year of Eevee” celebration continues, more and more merchandise centered around the beloved Evolution Pokémon continues to be revealed. Just last week a brand-new life-size Eevee plush was shown off, but that wasn’t to be all they had in store. A new batch of life-size plushies have been…
In a series of posts over on Twitter, former Capcom composer Masakazu Sugimori has suggested that Ace Attorney would not have become a franchise if it were released in the current gaming industry. As he explains, the initial sales numbers were so low that any modern publisher would have completely…
Remaking a game is always a sticky business. You have to thread a needle between remaining faithful to what made the original great and updating it to fit modern sensibilities, choosing what archaic charms to keep and what to throw away. Figuring out how to fit an all-time classic into…
Retro Studios is Nintendo’s biggest western developer, though the has only focused on two franchises – Metroid Prime, and Donkey Kong Country. Outside of helping with Mario Kart 7’s development, the team has yet to branch out of those wheelhouses. Some new concept art sourced by Shinesparkers, however, suggests we…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ rise to being the world’s quarantine game has seen celebrities searching those hot turnip prices, a never ending wave of album covers, and a few shoutouts in the late-night circuits. Add another one to that last category, as in his ongoing coverage of the coronavirus, John…
NIS America has a handful of titles on the way, but among them is a curious little game that always manages to catch my eye when it comes up. Void Terrarium puts you in control of a robot in a desolate wasteland of a world, tasking you with caring for…
Recently we learned Mario card decks were making an unexpected appearance in Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, and now we’re learning a little more about the game itself… by learning. Nintendo has shared that each game in the collection will have some facts, history, and trivia included on them to…
Recently Kirby celebrated his 28th birthday and while there were plans for more festivities at the (sadly but understandably) closed Kirby Café, there are plenty ways to enjoy the pink hero while practicing social distancing. Chief among them on Switch is Super Kirby Clash, the free to play multiplayer boss…
We’ve seen several conventions and events canceled in the wake of COVID-19, and in Japan that includes the second annual Fire Emblem Expo. Originally scheduled to take place May 5th and 6th, an unofficial celebration has stepped in to rally people together. Though the gatherings, concerts, and merch may be…
The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa is one of the Switch’s unsung gems, being an engrossing mash-up of a Japanese life-simulator and a beat ’em up with RPG mechanics. That game’s creator released the similar in concept Arrest of a Stone Buddha onto Steam back in February, and now it’s been…
When it comes to JRPG parties, Xenoblade Chronicles has a pretty eclectic cast, starring everyone from a sniper who shoots her allies with healing bullets to a small, energetic Nopon who’s much older than you might think. This latest trailer for the upcoming Definitive Edition for the game introduces the…
Another Monday means another Pokémon GO bundle has arrived in the in-game shop, to help players continue to play during self-isolation periods. This week, it’s a pretty significant set of items available for just a single PokéCoin, with four different types of items in varying quantities up for offer. Access…
Released last month on Uniqlo’s UK site, the Super Mario 35th Anniversary collection is now available for purchase in the US! Uniqlo made the announcement today with a cute pixel video showing Mario transforming from the digital World 1-1 to graphic tee. Currently only available online, Uniqlo has stated that…
From Bandai, Kirby’s Glitter Pupupu Set will release in the middle of June 2020, bringing Kirby fans and those who like to add creative touches to their lives a little something special. The suggested retail price for the badge maker is set at 4,300 yen (excluding tax), allowing those who…
