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…
Here we go! Let’s take a look at the nominees for the 2024 Game Awards. While Nintendo doesn’t have an entry in the Game of the Year category this year, it currently holds three out of five nominees for Best Family Game, where the company has historically been the favorite…
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…
We’re only a short time away from the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the long-anticipated sequel to one of the biggest games of all-time. But what do we know about the follow-up to Breath of the Wild? Let’s break it down. When does The…
Back in January, NIS America surprised us all with the announcement that the second and third games in the Rhapsody series would be heading west for the first time with a new Marl Kingdom Chronicles collection. The games follow on from Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, previously bundled in Prinny Presents…
Video game magazines still exist to this day, though they’re a much rarer find than they were in the 2000’s. This means the majority of the indie gaming boom has happened after the opportunity to be featured in print – at least, until now. The Norwich, UK-based Team Debug hopes…
With the arrival of The Super Mario Bros. Movie you might be in the mood to customise your Switch profile to be all about the plumber and his pals. Thankfully Nintendo predicted this, with five waves of icon parts from Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury arriving for Nintendo…
Out of the blue, Square Enix has confirmed that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series that spruces up the original six mainline RPGs will be releasing in a matter of weeks. It has also been confirmed that the new PS4 and Switch ports will add a few new features compared…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s population is growing! As briefly shown off in the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, Simba and Nala have been added to the game, and if you complete the necessary quest(s) and requirements, they can live in Dreamlight Valley with the rest of the game’s Disney and Pixar residents….
A new month means new Animal Crossing icons for Nintendo Switch Online members! Not only will you have the option of adding this month’s birthday animals (Beau, Pietro, Candy, and many others), but some new NPCs are also available for your buying pleasure. If you can’t get enough of that…
In news that is more a confirmation than anything shocking, the European Commission has announced in a LinkedIn post (of all places) that Nintendo of Europe’s recent policy change wherein they’ll repair Joy-Con out of warranty for either defects or wear and tear was due to an agreement between the…
Way back in 2013, developer Crackshell tried their hand at a Diablo-style action RPG on PC with Hammerwatch, before getting ported to consoles in 2017. Now, six years later, we’re getting a full-fledged sequel and it’s set to take the adventure beyond the confines of castle Hammerwatch. Hammerwatch II will…
The Xenoblade Chronicles series is known for its extensive and gorgeous soundtracks, fulfilling countless hours of exploration, battle, and heartrending drama – and now you can collect absolutely all of it in one fell swoop. A special edition “Trinity Box” collecting the massive OSTs for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade…
We finally have confirmation of when the next game will hit the Switch’s Nintendo 64 library – Pokémon Stadium! The game was the first to feature the creatures in 3D, allowing players to transfer their Red/Blue/Yellow parties to challenge tougher foes. Unfortunately, we have confirmation once again that you’ll be…
