The full history of PlatinumGames and especially the Bayonetta series has been undeniably quite shaky. From Sega’s cancellation of Bayonetta 2 leading to the series being picked up by Nintendo, to the notoriously long silence surrounding Bayonetta 3, there’s been more than a few moments of uncertainty surrounding them. For…
In our modern time of multiplatform gaming and a decrease in console exclusivity, sometimes it’s undeniable that a game from one system would fit better on another. Take Mario Kart 8’s jump from Wii U to Nintendo Switch as a prime example. A great Wii U game with less eyes…
While Nintendo and EA haven’t always had the rosiest of relationships, that hasn’t stopped the two from working together at various points throughout different console generations. EA doesn’t have a lot of games on the current Switch, but EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2…
For any of you completionists out there, or anyone who’s just a really big fan of The Binding of Isaac, developer Nicalis has got something on the way. According to a tweet that went out from the company’s official Twitter account today, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is getting a…
For you Overwatch fans who are desperate for the ability to play the game on the go (me included), Blizzard has some… lukewarm news for you. Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has recently been cited as saying that Blizzard is open to the idea of a Switch port, however, he’s not…
Snake Pass, the first game to run on Unreal Engine 4 for the Switch, was apparently surprisingly easy to get running on the handheld platform. GamerPros recently sat down with the creator of Snake Pass, Seb Liese, for an in depth interview about the game. During the interview, Liese mentioned…
Earlier in the week, the Japanese publisher Nikkei published a lengthy interview with the CEO of Square Enix, Yosuke Matsuda. In the interview, the Switch was discussed, and Matsuda had quite a bit to say on his opinion about the console. Matsuda goes on to say: “Our developers with a…
The North American Mario Kart 8 Deluxe website is now open and includes images and trailers of the upcoming title. Keep in mind, this is only a teaser site and a full version is said to be coming soon. While the site is rather bare bones at the moment,…
For those of you who are finally burnt out on Breath of the Wild are looking for something easy and fun to kick back with, we’ve got some good news for you. Nintendo has just announced that Jackbox Party Pack 3 is coming to the Switch on April 13th! If…
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So, you’ve purchased your very own home in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. What’s next for a home-owning Hylian hero? How about assisting in the founding of an entire town? Lucky for you, Breath of the Wild features one of the biggest side quests in the history…
Still in the market for a Nintendo Switch? If you’re in the US and have access to a Toys”R”Us you may be in luck, as physical stores around the country will be getting units this Sunday, April 9th. If you’ll be going, the best way to prepare is by calling…
26 minutes of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gameplay footage is now available for your viewing pleasure, thanks to the German gaming site GamersGlobal. All modes are showcased, though unfortunately new racers are not. Keep in mind that the video is in German so, unless you speak the language, don’t expect…
While not as well known as many other Square Enix luminaries, Takashi Tokita has had his part to play in the development in many of the studio’s biggest games – from directing the likes of Chrono Trigger and Parasite Eve to being heavily involved in the remakes of Final Fantasy…
While much of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is shrouded in mystery, we have just learned more about what will undoubtedly be one of its most crucial elements: the game’s soundtrack. Legendary composer Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger/Cross, Xenogears) is heading the composition and offered a status report recently, saying the recording has…
