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…
Get ready for a big shock, folks! A surprise to absolutely no one, the upcoming Castlevania-style action game Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been scrapped for the Wii U, with development moving over to the Nintendo Switch. In a statement released on the official Bloodstained Kickstarter page, the game’s…
Nintendo of America has announced that it will be hosting a Treehouse event on March 24th where Splatoon 2 experts will battle it out with other participants during the Global Testfire event. For those hoping to get in on the action or at least watch the Treehouse event, you can…
A couple of weeks have now passed since the release of the Nintendo Switch. And — barring technical issues for some consumers and a typically sparse launch lineup — it seems to be a success so far, given that Nintendo is doubling production of the machine. But while many are…
A few days ago, it appeared that Square Enix was teasing a release of Seiken Densetsu 3 for the Switch. Well, now an official announcement has been made and it’s even better than imagined – the company has revealed Seiken Densetsu Collection for the Switch. The title collects the first…
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The Nintendo Switch had quite a successful launch – the system is sold out in most places, and the company is doubling production of the console. But some are even more enthusiastic about the console’s prospects, as GameStop’s senior director of merchandising, Eric Bright, told GameRant that he believes the…
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the way it plays with conventions established by a decade’s worth of popular sandbox games. From crafting recipes to weapon durability and open-ended exploration, many parts are familiar yet unique. Now the game’s director,…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is jam-packed with things to do and items to collect. However, one item is sadly missing from the game: the iron boots, the heavy footwear that allows Link to walk underwater. But fear not, aquatic explorers, a newly discovered glitch allows Link…
Nintendo of America just gave Switch fans another look at ARMS through two videos, this time featuring the characters and their swift battle moves, as well as the weapons used within matches. Keep in mind that both of these videos were previously shown through Nintendo Japan last month. Watch as…
Strategy guide publisher Piggyback took to Twitter today to announce that the Deluxe Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of the Wild Strategy Guide has been pushed back to April 11th from its original March 30th release date. According to a post found on the official Piggyback Twitter page,…
New job listings for 3D CG designers and character modelers have been added to the Game Freak page, leading many to speculate what this could mean for the next Pokémon game. When translated, the general descriptions introduce the jobs with these details: 3D CG designer It is an opportunity to…
Just a few days ago, we reported that GameStop would be receiving new shipments of Nintendo Switch units sometime this week. We’ve now received confirmation from the company that the systems will be in stock as early as Wednesday, March 22nd, at some stores. Keep in mind that arrival days…
