February 27th, 2019 0
Timeline: A Visual History of Pokémon | From Kanto to Galar
Welcome back to Timeline. In celebration of Pokémon Sword and Shield, we take a look at the complete history of the Pokémon franchise!
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Resident Evil 30th anniversary ‘Symphony of Legacy’ concert tour will tour across the US, Europe, and Japan
The latest Resident Evil Showcase ended with a pleasant surprise for those obsessed with the iconic soundtracks of Capcom’s flagship horror series. It was revealed that Resident Evil: Symphony of Legacy, an upcoming series of concerts that was announced back in December, will not be limited to Japan – it…
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Resident Evil Requiem x Hamilton watch collaboration announced, Leon and Grace watches limited to 2,000 each
An unexpected brand collaboration was announced during today’s live Resident Evil Showcase, partnering the survival-horror franchise with luxury watch company Hamilton. Hamilton International CEO Francesca Ginocchio revealed two new products, based on the in-game watches worn by Requiem protagonists Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft. “The Khaki Field Auto Chrono [for…
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Resident Evil Requiem Leon and Grace figures coming Fall 2026, ‘can be displayed separately or together’
Today’s live Resident Evil Showcase had a pleasant surprise for collectors of official franchise merchandise. Coming this fall, protagonists Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft will each have ⅙ scale figures. The Showcase narrator confirmed that they “can be displayed separately or together as a set,” with each half able to…
February 27th, 2019 0
EVO 2019 lineup includes Cross Tag Battle, Samurai Shodown, FighterZ, Mortal Kombat 11, Smash Bros. Ultimate… and no Melee
There are fighting game tournaments… well, just about every week, but few lack the prestige and attention of EVO. Consistently providing the highest amount of entrants and viewership in the entire FGC, the tournament is one of the biggest influences in the entire community – which is why its lineup…
February 25th, 2019 0
Nintendo Collecting Woes | Nintendo Newscast Mini
Amiibo Jason and Ricky Berg discuss game collecting and how it’s changed over the past few years in the latest Nintendo Newscast Mini episode. Support us on Patreon!
February 25th, 2019 0
Sega of Japan is letting fans vote on some Mega Drive Mini game inclusions
After Nintendo’s miniature NES and SNES consoles blew up in terms of sales, other companies with decades-long libraries of games have started to take the concept a lot more seriously. Take Sega, which rebooted the development of its new Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Mini under its own roof late last year….
February 24th, 2019 0
“Why they call him the Regginator” – behind the man, the myth, and the memes of Nintendo’s beloved president
Categories: Retro
Last week, on February 12th, Activision Blizzard laid off 800 people, or about 8% of its total staff, in spite of the company’s record profits in the 2018 fiscal year. The move was seen by just about anybody who wasn’t a corporate sycophant as a blatant money-grubbing move on the…
February 22nd, 2019 0
Atlus wants fan feedback via latest survey, asking if you want Switch ports of older titles
Atlus has a wide assortment of properties under their belt. Being the minds behind both Shin Megami Tensei and its successful spinoff Persona, the dungeon mapping Etrian Odyssey series, as well as publishers of Vanilliaware titles like Odin Sphere and Dragons Crown — there’s a lot to like here. A…
February 22nd, 2019 0
It’s 2019 and Fangamer is bringing the world official Snowboard Kids merchandise
Ask me a couple days ago if I thought I’d be writing about Snowboard Kids and I would’ve laughed in your face before saying just how much I wish I could. But then in comes Fangamer, that lovable merch company, with the perfect winter announcement out of nowhere: Available due…
February 21st, 2019 0
Reggie Fils-Aimé: President of Nintendo of America and Nintendo fan
Reggie Fils-Aimé’s announcement of retiring from Nintendo came as a shock to most of us. Sadness, heartbroken, a slew of different emotions were elicited from a simple tweet. Why, though? It’s because Reggie became our friend over the years. 15 years ago, the gaming scene was different. Sure, that’s 15…
February 20th, 2019 0
How the tables turn – US Government caught using Yoshi’s Island music in an educational flash game
We all know the classic Nintendo antagonists — Bowser for Mario, Ganon for Link, and capitalism for any Animal Crossing villager. But it’s clear that for one green dino, his greatest foe is not Bowser Jr. or any of his cronies — it’s the United States Government. Previously we thought…
February 20th, 2019 0
After over two decades, Final Fantasy IX brings the franchise back to Nintendo – in the best way possible
It is the stuff of video game legend — a tale imbued, however dramatically, with a Shakespearean quality of hubris and irony. In the late ’80s and early ’90s, our three actors — the once and future king Nintendo, fair and beautiful SquareSoft, and mighty and brave Sony — put…
February 18th, 2019 0
Early Pokémon Red & Green prototype data reveals treasure trove of info — beta Pokémon, Trainers, and more
There’s nothing quite like finding a prototype of a beloved classic that contains a number of hitherto unknown secrets — especially for a game with such an enduring legacy. Pokémon Red & Green is arguably one of the most essential games to ever exist, but it’s also a notoriously buggy…
February 16th, 2019 0
Some schmucks pay over $100,000 for the original Super Mario Bros., a game you can buy on the eShop for five bucks
NOTE: The following piece is a work of satire. Talk about a financial blunder! A first-run, mint-condition sealed copy of the original Super Mario Bros. has gone for a record breaking $100,150 USD at an auction, which is the first six-figure price for a single collectible video game. But the…
