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…
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…
Do you love dramatic seven minute ballads filled to the brim with soaring emotion? Then you’ll probably love “We Are As One,” the theme song to Bayonetta 3 that comes complete with an orchestra, full powered singer, and even a gospel choir. The song’s just gotten a full performance trailer…
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is about to receive its fourth free update next week on February 7th, and it brings with it a host of new content – new monsters Velkhana and Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax, new Anomaly Research Quests, the addition of Elder Risen Dragons to Anomaly Research Quests,…
Come one, come all! The stupendously outfitted Manager Magolor is here to introduce potential patrons to Merry Magoland, the previously seen amusement park/sub game hub in Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe. The new trailer introduces the land in full for fans outside of Japan, including footage of its ten…
Byleth, hero of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, returns in Fire Emblem Engage as the Emblem of the Instructor, who will assist your army in its quest. Byleth in Engage is built around supporting the other units in your army moreso than attacking directly. Sync Skill Divine Pulse is handy for…
If you’ve booted up Fire Emblem Engage at all, you were probably knocked off your feet by the opening song, a rocking, over the top anthem that much like the rest of the game is emanating pure burning melodrama. That very song is getting a CD release soon in Japan,…
In a previous guide we covered every Final Fantasy song that comes with Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, but the DLC is set to introduce tunes from across Square Enix’s vast library of franchises. Below you can see a full list of what songs will be included with the DLC. Season…
Now that February is here the end of winter is in sight, and after that the summer months will be just around the corner. XSEED has confirmed that perhaps the most summer-y of games will be launching in North America just in time to take advantage of the season’s vibes….
Ike, hero of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, returns in Fire Emblem Engage as the Emblem of the Radiant Hero, who will assist your army in its quest. True to those beefy biceps, Ike’s build is structured around being a tank and absorbing damage. Sync…
Update (2/1/22): Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers are now available to purchase from the Nintendo Store for $99.98. Those who are members can buy a pair of vouchers and redeem each one for a digital game in the voucher catalog. First party games like Splatoon 3 and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet…
Got some Platinum Points burning a hole in your digital pocket? Fear not, as a shiny new reward is available at the My Nintendo Store! For 700 Platinum Points, you can pick up this button pin set themed to the newly released Fire Emblem Engage. This reward contains…
The Nintendo Switch just got its port of PowerWash Simulator but a new announcement has been made that’s sure to be exciting for fans of one of the biggest JRPGs around… If you didn’t already know, PowerWash Simulator is surprisingly published by Square Enix, and it’s just received some DLC…
