This past weekend, Sega held a closed network test for their upcoming kart racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PlayStation 5. To say that I had fun would be an understatement. For the three days that the beta was online, my living room sounded like an arcade — character one-liners being…
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…
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…
Nintendo of America and Canada are ready for some summer tunes and mixes, considering what title is the next full game trial for Nintendo Switch Online members. Be the DJ at home or on the go with FUSER from Harmonix (the creators of Rock Band and Dance Central). Play with…
What a brick by brick turnaround! Earlier this month, it was announced that LEGO Builder’s Journey would no longer be an Apple Arcade exclusive. Even better, it would be coming to the Nintendo Switch soon – as in today. Reminiscent of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker games, here you’ll control the…
A month and some change from now the Reapers’ Game begins once again. Rindo and the Wicked Twisters will have their hands full with the Shinjuku Reapers encroaching on Shibuya, and we’ve gotten a fresh look at some that were spotted in past trailers. These include the aloof Ayano, condescending…
Minecraft has crossed over with practically everything at this point and with 2021 marking Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th anniversary, what better time for the blue blur to get blocky? As announced via the official Minecraft blog, a new Sonic DLC has arrived, and it’s practically a game overhaul. There are…
The jan-ken master of the Master System has returned! Today marks the release of Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX, both a remake and return of the 1986 original. Merge Games has been hard at work putting this one together to the point they’re working in new, extra content. That…
On August 1st the LEGO Mario wave will be celebrating its first anniversary with the introduction of LEGO Luigi, allowing for multiplayer fun. To show just how the two can interact and play together, Nintendo has put out a new commercial showcasing not only the brothers but also the upcoming…
Despite effectively being Sega’s original mascot, Alex Kidd has only seen ports for over 30 years, with the last brand-new entry being 1990’s Alex Kidd in Shinobi World. The big-eared hero might be getting a second chance, though, as the fans of the series at Merge Games and Jankenteam have…
Last week, we reported on an issue found within the latest firmware update for Nintendo Switch, Version 12.0.3, which was causing widespread download issues across multiple regions. This issue made downloading software and updates from the eShop range from somewhat difficult to outright impossible for many. A number of temporary…
Last week we got our first real look at Shin Megami Tensei V, and since then further news and more has been coming from Japan. Ranging from voice cast announcements to daily demon showcases, perhaps the best news was that a collector’s edition of the Atlus RPG would be on…
Due to E3 and other summertime gaming showcases a whole lot of people in the industry have been laser focused and all kinds of busy. That includes Masahiro Sakurai, who debuted Kazuya Mishima as the next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter and who is likely overseeing the editing of next…
I’m still reeling from one of the most appealing reveals out of Nintendo’s E3 Direct – Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania. Anyone brand new to Super Monkey Ball is in for a treat this October, but a look through its release plans makes it clear this one’s aiming for the…
E3 2021 is over now, yet the inevitable questions of “why wasn’t [insert game title]” shown still linger. In Nintendo’s E3 2021 Direct, Metroid Prime 4 was mentioned – “Currently, we’re working hard on the latest game in the Metroid Prime series, Metroid Prime 4, which we previously announced.” –…
