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…
Gather ’round the Nintendo Switch, as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials is a fantastic party game! For almost a week, you can try out Jackbox Party Pack 6 for free this month. Nintendo made the announcement today on their official social media channels. PARTY TIME! The Jackbox…
Metroid Dread has been long-awaited, and our collective patience was rewarded with a remarkable game. Anticipation for this title was high, and early sales numbers certainly reflect that. In the UK, Metroid Dread entered the weekly sales chart at number three, just below FIFA 22 and Far Cry 6. According…
Starting today and ending Sunday, October 24th, Best Buy will be distributing code cards that can be redeemed for Dynamax Crystals in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. By simply going to Best Buy store counters, players can pick up a code card for their game for free (no extra purchase…
Over the past few years, Aspyr Media has released multiple Star Wars HD remasters of classic Lucasarts games. Outside of a few Limited Run Games collaborations, these titles had never been officially brought to the physical front of retail stores. However, that’s about to change next month. THQ Nordic and…
It paradoxically feels like so long ago since a 2D Metroid game and yet also like it’s been only a short few years. To an extent, both are true. The franchise hasn’t received a new full-fledged entry since 2002’s Metroid Fusion, but also two remakes in the interim – 2004’s…
I have played many games, but I’ve never played anything quite like Disco Elysium – The Final Cut. Often an RPG will see you take a fresh-faced adventurer into a hero, or develop your stats so you become a supreme combatant. Here instead you’re molding the living embodiment of stale…
Ever since the days of the Wii, I’ve had a love-or-hate relationship with Nintendo’s revived console game efforts. You see, throughout the ’80s and ’90s, games were converted to run at 50Hz in Europe to work with common television standards at the time — effectively reducing their speed by 10%,…
Think you missed out on any of this week’s Nintendo news? Check out these bits of information from this week’s biggest stories. This week’s top stories Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires will launch February 15th, 2022. Sora from Kingdom Hearts is the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter,…
Spirit Scouts, there’s a new seasonal update for Cozy Grove! Sure, living on a deeply haunted island is already a little spooky (the good “spoopy” kind), but now you can dress and decorate for the fall season with the new Autumn Update! Plus, there are some new features that will make…
Perhaps you’ve picked up a shiny new OLED Model Nintendo Switch, or are waiting for one in the mail, or are simply curious about the console’s offerings in general. Fortunately for those curious, Nintendo has released a lengthy developer interview with two Technology Development Department workers: head developer Ko Shiota…
Despite being almost a decade since it was released on multiple platforms (including the Wii U), LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is releasing today on the Nintendo Switch. The 2013 Lego game inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe was previously released to positive review scores and eventually received a follow-up that…
After being announced at Nintendo’s E3 2021 Direct, Metroid Dread was not only going to be a sought-after game, but also one with a beautiful Special Edition. Consistently selling out during its pre-order phase, a few more copies are available today thanks to the game’s launch. Here’s what you’ll find…
