Nintendo Switch Online is back with new icons, this time themed to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Celebrating the Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Battle event that will kick off in a few weeks, the icons are meant to get players excited for the battles ahead! In the meantime, you can enjoy…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
As time marches ever forward, I’m beginning to have this bizarre sensation of writing retrospectives for films, games, and consoles that I was alive for the launch of. Released on November 18th, 2001, in the US, the Nintendo GameCube came at an exciting time for the games industry. Even to…
Today’s Indie World presentation covered various indie games – from upcoming releases to shadow dropped titles to DLC announcements. The Jet Set Radio Future-inspired title, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, appeared during the presentation’s highlight reel section. Yet, for eagle-eyed viewers, the snippet of footage wasn’t the only new thing shown off….
Spotlighted during today’s Indie World presentation, Rift of the NecroDancer offers a sequel/spinoff to the beloved rhythm-roguelike hit Crypt of the NecroDancer, featuring protagonist Cadence navigating the modern world while bobbing along to more traditional rhythm game tracks – but don’t mistake this for pure convention, as you’ll have enemies…
The trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Future Redeemed DLC suddenly dropped yesterday, shocking Xenoblade fans with just about every iota of visual information to process possible. Fortunately, the official Xenoblade Twitter is here to post details on the new prequel and its characters, with some translations by the unofficial @XenobladeEN…
The Final Fantasy franchise holds a special place in the hearts of gamers worldwide. What began as a passion project by a dedicated team of developers at SquareSoft in Japan has grown into a billion dollar franchise with 16 numbered entries and a plethora of spinoffs, ranging from kart racing…
Nintendo’s back to spotlight even more smaller titles over the course of a 20 minute Indie World presentation! You’ll be able to catch it live below starting at 9 a.m. PT today, April 19th. We’ll be sure to bring you the biggest news as it comes in!
Out of the blue Nintendo has dropped another update for Nintendo Switch Online’s Sega Genesis app, adding four more games to the service. Perhaps the biggest release this go-around is Pulseman, the Japan-only action platformer from Game Freak, before they struck it big with Pokémon. A few references to the…
The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass is approaching its climax, featuring a new and original story scenario. Previously teased, we now have a full trailer of the DLC story, and a rapidly approaching release date. While the prospect of expanding on the plot lines of 3 (and the series as…
The long wait is almost over — Nintendo of America has finally confirmed the release date of two of the most anticipated Smash Bros. amiibo, Pyra and Mythra, for July 21st! The Pyra and Mythra #SmashBros #amiibo will launch as a double pack on 7/21. Each amiibo unlocks a…
Dokapon Kingdom can largely feel like Mario Party’s slightly unhinged counterpart. Trading in minigames and Star collecting for light RPG mechanics and property management, there’s nothing quite like it out there for one main reason. You can, and should, absolutely ruin your fellow players’ day at every turn. …
The long march to Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is almost over. Nintendo’s been upping their efforts to showcase the game, with a nearly six minute overview dropping recently. That’s all well and good, but as a longtime fan of the series I’m more into this latest video instead. …
Tetris 99 is on a roll, following up on its recent Fire Emblem Engage themed Maximus Cup with something a little softer. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe brought a Wii-era favorite back on Switch, and now it’s getting it’s own time to shine on the puzzle royale stage! …
Ready for even more indie games on your Switch? Well, you’re in luck as Nintendo has confirmed another Indie World presentation for tomorrow, April 19th. The stream is expected to be roughly 20 minutes long with announcements, updates, and reveals. Join us tomorrow, April 19, at 9:00 a.m. PT…
