In a new interview with Australian outlet Press Start, Final Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that optimizing the game for the Nintendo Switch 2 was a bit easier than making concessions for Microsoft’s lower spec Xbox Series S. While he still praises the digital-only machine and states, “I…
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…
It seems like Black Friday arrives earlier and earlier every year — and 2025 is no exception. Tons of video games and electronics are already discounted across major retailers, so if you’re hunting for deals on Nintendo Switch games, now is a great time to start browsing. Here’s everything we’ve…
You know Funko Pops, whether by will or against every last desire in the measly pile of flesh and bone we call a body. Either you find them cute, unassuming, affordable figures to offer as presents or easy ways to decorate a spare shelf, or abominable icons whose presence spreads…
King Poyo reigns. We swear fealty to he, the Almighty Pink. Quake in fear of his power, only a tenth as great as his cuteness. Kirby is supreme, and Kirby is victorious, because Kirby and the Forgotten Land is now officially the best-selling game in the franchise… in the UK….
Earlier this month, PlatinumGames revealed Naive Angel Mode for the upcoming hack-and-slash sequel Bayonetta 3, which censors the game’s nudity in various scenes when activated. It was easy for many fans to assume that Nintendo, which is typically seen as a family-friendly company, was the one to push for this…
Over the weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, Capcom held a pair of panels for recent and upcoming titles. During their multi-IP World of Capcom presentation, new Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak gameplay was shown featuring one of its first post-launch additions — Lucent Nargacuga. Now that sneak peek has been shared,…
Orchestral renditions of video game themes are more and more common these days, and usually they release after the game itself does — but some savvy folks at what has to be one of the biggest marketing departments in the world have figured out how to use such renditions to…
Just last week, we reported that Nintendo was having a good month in terms of sales across Europe as Mario Strikers: Battle League had sold well over 377k physical copies. Today, the company’s financial news just got even better in the region. According to GSD sales analytics, Pokémon Legends: Arceus…
After almost 30 years of relative obscurity, a SNES era Square RPG makes its overdue return! The Live A Live remake is here, and Nintendo’s shared a launch trailer to mark the occasion. While it does the expected showcasing of its multiple protagonists and their time periods, it…
Jaleco’s very unique 1991 arcade platformer Avenging Spirit is at long last making its return to modern systems next week. The game has you play as a recently deceased spirit who can possess various people on a quest to rescue your girlfriend from a crime syndicate. In recent years the…
All eyes are likely on the N64 corner of the Nintendo Switch Online library, but every now and then the SNES side still gets a little something worth celebrating. No, it’s not Super Mario RPG, but it’s a game (two games, in fact!) that puzzle fans and Dream Land denizens…
2022 has been a big year for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans, especially when it comes to games. First, there’s the brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, which mixes the nostalgia of many ’90s TMNT games, but crafted in the 21st century. Yet, fans who still yearn for…
We’re only about a week out from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 releasing, but Nintendo is still opting to serenade us with the blasting tunes the game will soon offer. Case in point: the upcoming track “Chain Attack,” which… plays during Chain Attacks. Huh. Who would’ve thunk it. You’ll hear this…
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Nintendo held a fan event in Japan called Nintendo Live. This October it’s making its grand return and Splatoon 3 is set to be the star of the show. Tournaments will be a big part of the event, with Splatoon 3, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,…
