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…
Pokémon Trainers traversing the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will have countless tools to help them on their journey. Of course, a little help here and there with gifts is always nice. Luckily, the Mystery Gift feature that has become the series’ primary wary for sending out items…
Samurai Kirby is an all-time classic Kirby sub-game. Originally appearing in Kirby Super Star (though essentially a reskin of the cowboy-themed Quick Draw from Kirby’s Adventure), the one-button reaction timer is getting an upgrade for Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe – not just the ability to play local four-player co-op,…
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have had a great worldwide launch. Actually a staggering one. But its success is most notable in Pokémon’s home region of Japan, where the title was the best-selling game of 2022 by a wide margin. And now its meteoric ascension continues – not even two months…
In our review of the game we called Dragon Quest Treasures a charmingly simple adventure that’s sure to satisfy any fan of the franchise. If you’re still on the fence, however, you’re in luck as Square Enix has shared a demo for the game. The Dragon Quest Treasures…
With Pokémon Scarlet and Violet the Pokédex finally surpasses 1000 entries, hitting 1008 in total. It’s an overwhelming amount, and this latest almost nine minute long video from The Pokémon Company just goes to show how impressive the selection truly is. It’s not just each individual Pokémon either…
Kirby can’t always be out there adventuring. Every now and then he and his Dream Friends need a break, and there’s no better way than the series’ staple sub-games. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is going even further on that, including not just new sub-games but some familiar favorites…
Kirby is bringing back his Wii era adventure, and with it dozens of Copy Abilities! While Kirby and the Forgotten Land took this series standard in a new direction, Return to Dream Land Deluxe marks a “return” to the games’ more traditional style. Read on to learn about the new…
Ubisoft released two big games over the 2022 holiday season but it turns out their financial performance left something to be desired at the company. In a recent press release, co-founder Yves Guillemot outright stated he was “clearly disappointed by [the company’s] recent performance”, specifically citing both Mario + Rabbids:…
Fire Emblem Engage releases next week, and I’m pretty stoked. Obviously there’s a bit of caution (I’ve been disappointed by new entries in the past), but the character designs, combat, and overall feel look amazing. My optimism isn’t shared by everyone though – particularly those who fear that the inclusion…
The Ver. 1.2.0 patch for Bayonetta 3 was released recently, and while it’s not an online competitive game, the folks at PlatinumGames have made a lot of little changes to the game’s parameters. Some of these include the following: Tweaks to Viola’s Block and Witch Time Other slight changes…
In just about a month we’ll all be returning to Dream Land with Kirby in the grand remake of his Wii adventure. Previously we’d seen visual updates, the new Mecha ability, and changes to its sub-game lineup. That’s not all that’s new though, as the opening of the Kirby’s Return…
Square Enix’s next entry in the Theatrhythm series will feature more Final Fantasy songs than ever before, with tunes from other Square Enix games arriving as DLC. Below you can find all of the songs that’ll be featured in Theatrhythm Final Bar Line! Definitions: FMS – Field Music Scene BMS…
