The ESRB has officially rated Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the upcoming game in the Legends series. Legends: Z-A has been given a rating of E10+, marking the first time a Pokémon mainline game has received a rating higher than E. What’s interesting is that the only games in the Pokémon series…
With hard times hitting basically every industry in existence, it’s not really surprising to hear that Ubisoft might be courting potential investors for a new gaming entity. In a report from Bloomberg this morning, it’s been stated that Ubisoft Entertainment SA (the official name of the publisher) is considering selling…
In a report from Bloomberg News yesterday afternoon, it has been stated that Nintendo and its investors believe that the Switch 2 could be the biggest console launch in Nintendo’s storied history. Not only would the console release with an unprecedented level of stock, but investors also believe the Switch…
The reviews are in: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is shaping up to be one of the highest reviewed games of all time! Publications like IGN, GameSpot, Famitsu and Game Informer have all given Breath of the Wild a perfect score. You can check out a list…
One of the most frustrating parts of MyNintendo is the inability to register physical games and get gold coins, with Nintendo forcing you to go digital to get the benefits. It looks like that is finally changing with the Switch, with players being able to register physical carts from the…
Now the press can finally access the Nintendo Switch’s online services, a much-maligned feature has made a surprise return – friend codes. By accessing the system’s “Add Friend” menu, a few options pop up. You can search for local users and link up that way, look up users you’ve already…
Nintendo has finally pushed out the Switch’s first firmware update to review units, meaning people can finally access the eShop and see what’s on offer. It turns out two surprise games are heading to the system, both from the classic Neo Geo, at least in Europe. First up is Shock…
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After the announcement earlier this month that Nintendo would be holding a presentation at GDC on the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the event has come and gone — and left quite a few tidbits in its wake. Besides talking about developmental philosophy and the game…
Making a surprise appearance at the Game Developer Conference, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé used his time on the big screen to make a call to action. His message? Nintendo Switch is an easy platform to develop games for thanks to the Unreal Engine. “[Bringing Unreal support to the…
Today, Famitsū released their review for the upcoming Breath of the Wild, awarding it a perfect score. With that in mind, how did past Zelda games fair in the long-running Japanese gaming magazine? Take a look… The Legend of Zelda (1986) – N/A* Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987)–…
Get ready fighting game fans, as Ultra Street Fighter II is headed to the Nintendo Switch on May 26! The date was revealed earlier today via the official Street Fighter Twitter, which also confirmed the game will cost $39.99. Featuring a brand new first person mode, new twists on classic…
Now systems are out in the wild, the Nintendo Switch’s eShop is the last big unknown. Thankfully, Nintendo of America just uploaded another tutorial video showing off two of the system’s biggest online features at launch – News and eShop. Check it out: The news tab will pop up whenever…
This week’s issue of long-running Japanese magazine Famitsu is going all out with the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild coverage, complete with a unique new piece of art revealed just yesterday. Now their review has also come through, and it’s incredibly positive. Breath of the Wild is the…
The hour is drawing near, folks. It looks like Master Editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild have begun trickling into the wild, and the first unboxing video is now live on YouTube. Our first reaction was, “That box is HUGE!” The video is in Spanish, but…
