Fans of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series have had a rough go of things over the years. Between the oversaturation of the brand mixed with diminishing returns and fairly shoddy games, it almost felt as if the franchise was something that could have only existed at the turn of…
It’s official! While we all expected a Pokémon Presents to air on Pokémon Day this year, we now have official confirmation along with the exact time. The presentation will kick off on February 27th at 6:00 a.m. p.m. | 9:00 a.m. ET. Here we go, Trainers! 🎉 🗓️ February…
When it comes to promoting products, one common strategy that gets employed is the idea of a rewards program. Nintendo has made good use of this concept over the years themselves, and while the Gold Points program has recently been discontinued, the Platinum Points are still holding strong. For those…
In the Switch’s lifetime Nintendo has been pretty darn good at localizing its titles and bringing them to the wider world. That makes anything that does remain Japan-only all the more noteworthy. That’s exactly the position Buddy Mission BOND finds itself in – a new adventure game/visual novel from Koei…
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Earlier this year, eagle-eyed fans noticed that the Astral Chain website had changed its official copyright information from “© 2019 Nintendo / PlatinumGames Inc.” to simply “© 2019 Nintendo”, resulting in a lot of speculation that Nintendo had obtained full ownership of the IP. It turns out they were spot…
Last week’s Special Battle! was a doozy! Part of the first World Count Challenge, the Bowser-centric Special Battle! lasted a full week instead of its usual four-day event. With those extra three days, did Super Mario Bros. 35 players around the world drop the axe on 3.5 million Bowsers? Actually,…
Super Bowl LV may be over a week away, but that hasn’t stopped Psyonix from getting the party started early on Rocket League. Announced via a blog post, the in-game Super Bowl LV Celebration will run from Tuesday, February 2nd to Monday, February 8th, and feature an NFL makeover to…
The latest entry in the Lego Star Wars franchise was already shaping up to be a grand celebration of the films, featuring space combat, planets from each film, and an open-world structure. Thanks to an interview in the latest issue of Official PlayStation Magazine, it seems those initial lofty reports…
You may have already saved the gods of Olympus and set the land free from Typhon’s schemes, but work is never done for a demigod — especially when there’s a promotion up for grabs. This latest expansion for Ubisoft’s open-world action-adventure sees Fenyx invited up to Olympus by the gods…
Today a Balan Wonderworld demo is hitting the digital storefronts of every console the game is launching for this March, including the Switch. To mark the occasion, a new trailer has been released, showcasing the environments, enemies, and outfits you’ll encounter on your adventure. Those who play the…
The point-and-click genre always has such intriguing and exciting air about it. From its gameplay that requires out-of-the-box thinking, to its ability to tell interactive stories in a way that’s accessible to just about anyone. Imaginarylab’s debut game has those fundamentals baked deep into its core, having been inspired by…
For fans of old-fashioned indie platformers, take note: Kaze and the Wild Masks is releasing on the Nintendo Switch on March 26th. Developed by indie Brazilian studio PixelHive, the game looks somewhere between Sonic the Hedgehog and Donkey Kong Country in terms of design and feel, featuring a trio of…
Fans of the anime mashup fighter Jump Force will be pleased to see even more characters joining the game’s season pass. The next fighter to jump in the fight is Yoruichi from Bleach. Bandai Namco released a launch trailer for the character, highlighting her cat-like speed and electric attacks. …
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle released way back in 2017, becoming a surprise hit of the year among both fans and critics alike. Nintendo Wire’s own Ricky Berg gave the game an 8.5, praising the title for its successful blending of the two universes, along with its solid strategy gameplay….
