In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
My past few days have been full of an addicting indie from Turtleblaze and The Arcade Crew, defined by its quickness and eye-catching visuals. If you want to know why it’s been a fixture on my Nintendo Switch, then have a look at our impressions writeup, but if you want…
Update: Pre-orders for the four new Pokémon Funko Pop figures are now open at GameStop: Pichu Mewtwo Vulpix Mr. Mime Looks like Funko was just getting started with Pokémon figures last year! Now that 2020 is in full swing, the toy company is rolling out more and more announcements themed…
After a previous appearance in the latest Indie World, we’ve been on the beat for more Murder by Numbers news. Thankfully, today has delivered not just a (coming in fast) release date, but an animated trailer showing some of the game’s quirky cast and a vocal theme song: …
The first three screenshots of the Nintendo Switch port of Obsidian Entertainment’s space-faring RPG shooter The Outer Worlds have been revealed. Taken from the official Nintendo UK website, the screenshots show off the game’s Roseway location, the player’s ship The Unreliable taking off, and companion character Parvati Holcomb firing a…
UPDATE: February 6th, 2020, 11:30 a.m. PST: Added confirmation that the Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed Switch is affected by these delays in Japan. Reuters has reported that Nintendo is experiencing delays in both production and shipping of Nintendo Switch consoles and peripherals to the Japan market due to the…
Nintendo has announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons will feature an alternative method of backing up save data in the future and that save data will not be able to be transferred to a second Nintendo Switch console. The news comes from an article on the official Japanese Nintendo website,…
It’s not hard to find solid, 2D Metroidvanias with unique visual styles these days, particularly on the eShop. Even with that prevalence, sometimes a game swings onto the scene with the right mixture of elements that get you hooked right from the start. I’m happy to report that after several…
Not long to go now till we can head out on some nostalgic expeditions with the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team Switch remake. The Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel is keeping the hype flowing, releasing a 5 minute long video showcasing a lengthy cutscene narrated by Whiscash. In the…
If you were eager to get your hands on Koei Tecmo’s Fairy Tail JRPG next month you’re out of luck, as the company has delayed the title from March 20th to June 26th, or June 25th in Europe. Thankfully the delay is for good reason, with producer Keisuke Kikuchi stating…
In Pokémon Sword & Shield, Ranked Battles are a great outlet for all of us to let out that slightly more competitive spirit. For those of you unfamiliar, Ranked Battles are battles where players of similar skill levels are matched up against each other to battle it out. The more…
There’s no denying the love for Animal Crossing, and maybe it’s time to take that to the next level. Let’s express love with Animal Crossing. Play Nintendo has shared six printable Valentines for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Now you can give the gift of K.K. Slider or Isabelle to those…
In the leadup to Pokémon Day on February 27th, the anniversary of the first games’ launch date in Japan, The Pokémon Company has announced a few plans throughout the month. The biggest news is the company has teamed up with Google to start a Pokémon of the Year poll. By…
