Yesterday afternoon we witnessed a devastating loss to the video games industry. In another round of layoffs that seems to happen every week, WB Games announced it would be closing three studios. These were Player First Games (Multiversus), WB San Diego (which had not yet announced its game), and Monolith…
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’s very bizarre to hear executives from Microsoft talking about the Nintendo Switch 2, but ever since the company’s pivot to multi-platform development took hold, we’ve been hearing more and more from Team Green about games on other platforms. During the Official Xbox Podcast yesterday, Xbox Games Studio head Craig…
When I first loaded up Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, the main feeling was familiarity. Setting aside that this one features hundreds of courses from Super Monkey Ball, Super Monkey Ball 2, and Super Monkey Ball Deluxe; Banana Mania is borrowing heavily from 2019’s Banana Blitz HD. The same black…
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl has just added another classic character to its roster, dating all the way back to one of the very first Nicktoons. And by character I mean characters, as Ren & Stimpy are back together to bring the pain to their fellow fighters — and sometimes each other….
The lead up to (and apparently multiple years after) a Super Smash Bros. release is defined by new fighters. Finding out who’s next or the roster’s overall growth is a hype inducing cascade of information, but it’s hardly the only thing. Stages, music, and items all get that same sort…
Bluetooth audio support has arrived on the Nintendo Switch via its Ver. 13.0.0 update, available now. Wireless headphones, earbuds, speakers, and other Bluetooth audio devices can be paired with the Switch following the update, with a few limitations and exceptions: Bluetooth microphones are not supported, only two wireless controllers can be…
Colors Live, the sequel to the fan-favorite Colors! 3D on the Nintendo 3DS, is getting a new release today. After being funded on Kickstarter and successfully releasing to backers digitally last year, it’s time for a physical version. Thanks to Nighthawk Interactive, you can find Collecting Smiles’ Colors Live in…
Sonic Colors: Ultimate’s launch may have seen Sega’s speedy mascot stumble a bit, but the response appears to be just as quick. After making it known they were actively working on issues reported by players, today they’ve released the “first of several” patches for the game onto Switch. Hi…
After a digital release in June, fans of wholesome poetry and existential dread alike have been awaiting the physical release of Doki Doki Literature Club Plus. This premium edition, full of extras like character standees and the game’s soundtrack, has seen multiple delays. These drove its afterschool activities out of…
If you’re in the market for another stylish Japanese school-set RPG, then you’re practically spoiled for choice at the moment, but Furyu’s latest entry in the genre has some Shin Megami Tensei veteran talent behind it. We’ve previously covered Monark’s opening movie, and now we have a fresh look at…
Last month we discovered that select European pre-orders for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl would receive a figure of their respective boxed legendaries. Now, we have confirmation that Arceus will be getting in on the collectible fun. If you’re in the country and snag a pre-order for Pokémon Legends:…
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…
