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…
If not for skipping Melee, the Bumper item would’ve been in every single Super Smash Bros. game. It may not have that perfect attendance, but only missing a single Smash game puts it on par with features such as a gallery of collectibles and Marth. Such a recurring legacy deserves…
Pokémon Unite has just begun its service on Nintendo Switch, but it seems many are taken with the new MOBA. Though its roster of Unite Licenses is small and monetization methods are high, fans may be keen to know how the game will grow. That first point is being addressed…
It’s the infinite freedom for creativity that keeps Minecraft’s enormous community thriving, but it’s hard to say if developer Mojang ever envisioned players accomplishing something quite like this. In what may be the cutest yet most horrifying video you’ll see today, one Minecraft user harnesses the power of 100 axolotls…
Monster Hunter Rise, as all games containing canines are now obligated to do, included the crucial gameplay mechanic that allowed players to pet the dog. Sometimes, though, virtual pet appreciation just isn’t enough, which is why I’m so tempted to splash out on Capcom’s latest Palamute figure and bring this…
Ready to hit the streets again after 14 years? That’s how long it’s taken nearly to the day for The World Ends with You to get a followup, and though the platform’s changed there’s no getting away from that sweet soundtrack, addicting battles, and unique story. NEO: The…
Koei Tecmo’s latest musou is here, once again returning to the Sengoku period with Sakurai Warriors 5. If you want to see the over-the-top historical battles of Nobunaga, Akechi Mitsuhide, and many, many more in action, be sure to check out the launch trailer below.
August approaches and that means it’s almost time for the residents of your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island to light up the night sky with some fireworks. This time around there’ll be a few new items to grab, though, thanks to a July 29th update. As announced via the official…
Sheeple of Shibuya, the wait is finally over! NEO: The World Ends With You has finally released and continued what the DS original started. Though quite a few things have changed on the gameplay front, one thing left untouched is the game’s signature style. That’s been apparent ever since the…
From the second Palamutes were announced for Monster Hunter Rise, a cross-over with a certain other Capcom franchise was an inevitability. That’s right, layered armor for your canyne pal based on Amaterasu from Okami is on the way. The “Ammy Costume” will not only give your Palamute the…
Lately, Marvelous has been releasing a constant slew of new details on the highly anticipated hack-and-slash sequel, No More Heroes III, with the game’s launch now just a month away. In the latest information roundup from the game’s official website, we have new details on returning and new characters, as…
The Loftwings may have only taken flight on Friday, but so far The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has proven itself to be another hit in the franchise’s soaring legacy on Switch. According to Amazon’s current yearly gaming sales charts, the latest remaster of the 2011 Zelda Wii entry…
He may not be a fighter, but Masahiro Sakurai has never left Waluigi completely out in the cold. Whether as an Assist Trophy, spirit, or in the name of the always welcome Waluigi Pinball music track, the purple prankster is just outside the A-list of Super Smash Bros. While it’s…
