Yesterday evening, Bloomberg reported that Nintendo of Japan would be selling units of the Switch 2 hardware to various retailers at wholesale prices so that each store/chain could earn more profit from a sale. Stated to be a margin of 5%, which is higher than the Japanese industry standard of…
After a remarkable 29 year tenure at Square Enix, director Tatsuya Kando has announced that he retired from the company this past weekend. On his Twitter account yesterday, Kando revealed he stepped away from the company on May 31st, 2025, and stated he gained “invaluable experience” from his time with…
Announced nearly five years ago, developer IO Interactive has been hard at work on its 007 game after having wrapped up the modern Hitman trilogy. Said to be a fresh start to the iconic character, it seems we’re very close to learning what shape this game will take. This morning,…
Seeing another Square Enix character make their way into Smash wasn’t too big a surprise, but having it be Sephiroth caught fans completely off guard. Somehow they managed to one-up Cloud’s original reveal by practically reenacting scenes from Advent Children and bringing one of the most persistent and recognizable JRPG…
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise was in a weird place in the early ’90s, with each of Sega’s regional branches having their own takes on the characters when it came to licensed media – that’s how we wound up with the Archie and Fleetway comic series, which diverged greatly from…
Though Mario wasn’t Nintendo’s main nominee at The Game Awards 2020, you can’t stop this plumber from celebrating until March 31st, 2021. As part of the event, the London Philharmonic performed a brief Super Mario Bros. medley out of Abbey Road Studios. Fitting for the 35th Anniversary year,…
Though Ghosts ‘n Goblins is getting a full on Resurrection, Capcom is bringing on a collection of other retro classics. Announced during The Game Awards 2020, Capcom Arcade Stadium will curate 32 of the company’s arcade titles in one virtual game center on your Switch. With a solid…
Normally when a series grips me the way Fire Emblem has, I deep dive into as many releases as possible. Anyone who was introduced by Super Smash Bros. “Wait, who’s Marth?” Melee will tell you that for the longest time that was a very shallow pool. Being in a post-Awakening…
Remember how cool it was to get a Nintendo Power in the mail? If you’re old enough to remember them, like myself, video game magazines were a big part of the 90’s and 00’s. Now, if you’re looking to reignite that feeling of reading through an old gaming magazine, the…
The original Famicom release that kicked off the Fire Emblem franchise got its first release in English today via the Nintendo Switch eShop. To mark the occasion, Nintendo UK has released a new, 20 second long trailer that focuses more on its legacy. Check it out: You can…
The last time Capcom pushed a “mini” system in the vein of Nintendo’s NES and SNES Classics, it was more of a “macro” device, being two arcade sticks inside a massive Capcom logo. This next attempt is decidedly more compact, but it’s still a little bulkier than you might expect….
The original Metal Gear Solid was an iconic revelation when it first released back in 1998 and it’s still a cultural touchstone for the video game industry – everyone recognises that alert sound effect. Now you’ll be able to show your love for the classic title with some new merch…
The late ’90s were a turbulent time for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Years had passed since the blue blur’s huge debut in the 16-bit generation and fans eagerly waited for a proper 3D follow-up. Naturally, that led to a lot of conceptual planning, and as part of the latest…
Recently, designer James Turner is most notable for his work on the Pokémon Sword and Shield games, but his history with working on the franchise goes way back. In fact, Turner recently shared a treat particularly for fans of the 2006 Wii title Pokémon Battle Revolution. During a tidy-up, Turner…
You know what time it is? Hopefully you do with the help of today’s two-fold retro revival. Even if preorders must’ve hit snooze, the Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. handheld is releasing today! Getting in on the fun is a shout out from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. マリオが…
