For the longest time, video game movies tended to fall flat among the general audience. Those well-versed in gaming would often find them cheesy, yet they were too niche to be a big success with those who weren’t. In recent years, however, that sentiment has changed, particularly when The Super…
With the recent announcement that Ōkami 2 will finally see the light of day, it seems that series creator Hideki Kamiya is now able to more freely talk about the origins of everyone’s favorite sun goddess. In a post on Twitter, Kamiya divulged some new information regarding where the concept…
I consider myself to be a pretty big fighting game fan. I’ve been actively following the genre since I first played Tekken on PlayStation as a child. Since 2017, however, my console of choice has been the Nintendo Switch and, as a fighting gamer, things haven’t been too hot. While…
After seven years, we’ve finally gotten our first look at Metroid Prime 4. Titled Beyond, we were able to see a small glimpse into Samus’ next adventure. We’ll have to wait just a bit longer, as Prime 4: Beyond will be released in 2025. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean it…
Nintendo brought the summer games showcase season to a close with the their June Nintendo Direct this morning, and it was chock-full of great announcements. One of the most exciting reveals of the morning was the first look at a brand-new Legend of Zelda title, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes…
Today’s Nintendo Direct will be the talk of the internet for quite awhile. As surprising as the big first party announcements so late in the Nintendo Switch’s lifespan are, the most interesting announcement came from Nintendo Switch Online. Starting today, Nintendo is adding a 17+ Mature rating section to the…
One of the bigger surprises during today’s Nintendo Direct was the news that Capcom has joined together with Marvel yet again to (re)license some of their arcade classics. For fighting game fans this is fantastic news and no doubt opens the floodgates for “MvC4 When” type discussions, but Capsule Computers…
The Legend of Zelda series is one of Nintendo’s longest running franchises, and for good reason too. If you’re a Nintendo fan, odds are you’ve probably played at least a few Zelda games in your time. Despite this legacy, it’s been over a decade since the last new 2D entry…
Ace Attorney fans can now say they have a system that reflects the entire breadth of the series (barring a certain puzzling crossover) thanks to today’s announcement of the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection. This two-game set brings both Miles Edgeworth-led Nintendo DS spinoffs back, marking the first time the second…
If you’re ready to roll the dice and put your minigame skills to the test, the latest Nintendo Direct has some great news! A new Mario Party has been announced, based primarily on the Super Mario Party style that debuted on Nintendo Switch but with some classic boards still intact….
Square Enix’s wave of HD-2D titles have effectively never missed. Whether you’re drawn to them for the amazing visuals that led to that designation or the various flavors of RPG gameplay and storytelling that fill these gorgeously realized worlds, it’s hard to deny their excellency in at least one regard….
During today’s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix finally unveiled the release date of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. The previously announced glow-up of DQ3 isn’t far away at all with a new trailer providing the latest look as well as a surprise right at the end… Yes, both Dragon…
With a new theme park expansion on the way for Super Nintendo World, it was only a matter of time for the Nintendo Switch to get another Donkey Kong Country title. Today’s Nintendo Direct didn’t disappoint in that regard with the announcement of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. …
After the return of Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, it was only a matter of time until Nintendo found a way to bring the other Mario RPG series to Switch. Today’s Nintendo Direct was kicked off by Mario & Luigi: Brothership, an all-new entry in the…
Time to hop in the hype train! The eagerly anticipated June Nintendo Direct is just around the corner. Nintendo has officially announced that the presentation will feature over 40 minutes of announcements and updates. The event kicks off at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET / 9:00 AM CT,…
