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…
Rice may be power, but when it comes to a more eye-catching tribute to a certain spoiled goddess might we suggest plastic? The previously revealed Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Nendoroid is now available to pre-order from both GoodSmile and various import sites. Princess Sakuna herself is looking adorable, ready…
Masahiro Sakurai may have rolled over into another year of sharing anniversaries recreated in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but that doesn’t mean he can’t work in some formerly unrepresented games as well. Last week saw a handful of game’s get that very treatment, the majority of them with the word…
In a very timely move, Nintendo has confirmed that Tetris 99’s next Maximus Cup is going to be a cross-over with the recently released WarioWare: Get it Together! The theme fills in the background with iconic characters, makes the border resemble Wario’s fictitious gaming handheld, and plasters pixelized…
With the imminent launch of the OLED Nintendo Switch model many have assumed price cuts are on the way to essentially get rid of old stock to make way for the new. Well, it’s started happening in Europe. The base Nintendo Switch price has been cut from £279.99/€329.99 to £259.99/€299.99….
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this episode we cover new game releases on Nintendo Switch and the latest Mario and LEGO collaboration. We also rank the 3D Zelda games…
It’s been almost four years since the reveal of Bayonetta 3, the third installment in PlatinumGames’ beloved action series, and fans remain very much in the dark when it comes to details of the game since that brief 2017 teaser. As has been the case with many of our reports…
It’s time for Even and Dicey’s adventure in the world of Random to begin! Zoink Games and EA’s Lost in Random is now available, and they’re inviting you to explore this world where random rules thanks to the evil Queen and her dark dice. In addition to the…
Yesterday at the PlayStation Showcase, Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal debuted a new trailer for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In the latest narrative-focused preview, the Guardians come into contact with the Universal Church of Truth who is amidst performing a cult-like ritual. Have a look at the latest trailer below!…
Super Rare Games is ready for another Nintendo Switch physical game release! This time it’s a 4-on-1 cart special, as SRG has partnered with Daedalic Entertainment to bring the Deponia series into the physical world. Even better, this print run of Deponia (dubbed the Deponia Collection) will get a standard…
One of Nintendo’s greatest game creators has finally woken from his garlic encrusted slumber. Yes, Wario and his crew are back and ready to deliver a big batch of brand new microgames to Switch in WarioWare: Get it Together! Featuring multiplayer madness and the series’ trademark weirdness, you…
Earlier this month we brought you confirmation that various Japanese developers and publishers would be streaming from the online-only Tokyo Game Show 2021, including Square Enix. Now we’ve got a full schedule for that company, and while some major games are MIA (Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy XVI) there’s still plenty…
It may be hard to believe, but there’s less than a month to go until a brand-new 2D Metroid game releases. If you’re curious about every aspect of the game, this latest trailer is a deep dive into everything from the story to the amiibo. Give it a watch: …
