One of the major success stories in how to approach a video game remake is nearly ready for its Nintendo Switch 2 release. The Final Fantasy VII Remake project, against all odds, has been a great treatment of an iconic RPG, modernizing its gameplay while maintaining its world, and expanding…
Earlier this week, we got a reveal of a brand new Mega Evolution in the form of my friend Malamar, and I truly thought we’d have to go a bit to see the next reveal. However, in today’s Nintendo Direct, we got a total of five new Mega Evolutions. Not…
Hades II has been one of our most anticipated games ever since it was first announced. The prospect of a return to this world and its godlike gameplay (and of developer Supergiant Games’ first sequel) was an all too easy sell. We’ve loved our time with the game’s PC early…
The Super Smash Bros. series is one of Nintendo’s most beloved properties, with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate being the best-selling fighting game of all time. The games have garnered a huge following over the years from both casual and hardcore players. However, there is a sect of professional Smash players…
If, for some reason, you have still yet to pick up the excellent Animal Crossing: New Horizons, this may be an opportune time if you’re a Nintendo collector residing in the U.S. Best Buy is now offering a free, official Animal Crossing-themed screen cleaning cloth with every purchase of New…
Squids and kids, prepare to ink your opponents up in just two weeks. An international Turf War battle is back as Nintendo has announced a new Splatoon 2 Autumn Open Tournament event. On Saturday, October 17th, players will once again have the opportunity to gain new ground as they fight…
Update: Today, Nintendo of America posted the following information on their various social media channels – the amiibo of Banjo & Kazooie, Terry, and Blyeth will be releasing in Fall 2021. https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1313162037598597120?s=20 There’s been no reason given for this timeframe, but one would think that COVID-19 has certainly…
EA is bringing another game from its archives to the Nintendo Switch, and this time it’s the critically acclaimed 2010 racer Need for Speed Hot Pursuit. The new port is based on the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 original and not its Wii version, and you can check out the…
With all the Mario 35th Anniversary drops last month and the big updates for Pokémon and Smash, I nearly forgot Pikmin 3 Deluxe is out this month. Of course, it’s “nearly” because who could ever forget these cute, little, multicolored creatures? Nintendo didn’t, and have put up a new trailer…
Monster Hunter’s eponymous monsters run the gamut from imposing dragons to expanding frogs, with each new entry bringing fresh designs to the table. In Rise’s case, it’s getting a few, but one of the strangest is perhaps Aknosom. The creature, which is officially designated as a Bird Wyvern, hops around…
ARMS might not be able to outreach Smash when it comes to fighters from Nintendo but it’s a game worth playing and supporting. That’s why I’m glad Nintendo has seen to upload the finals from last weekend’s ARMS North American Online Open October 2020 tournament. Check out the players who…
Today, game director and all around interesting person Masahiro Sakurai took to the proverbial internet stage to discuss the mechanics and moves of Minecraft player character Steve, who’s being added to the game as part of Challenger Pack #7. True to past additions, the Smash development team has taken an…
As part of today’s hands on with Minecraft Steve, Mr. Sakurai spend a bit of time discussing the included music in the DLC. This time around seven tracks will arrive, with six of them being new arrangements. Most interesting, though, is that none of the songs come from Minecraft itself….
While Steve and Alex were the main draw for today’s Mr. Sakurai Presents, new Mii Fighter costumes were bound to make an appearance. Sure enough, Sakurai delivered with a handful of new Minecraft costumes and a couple of surprising guests. For Minecraft, Brawler Costumes for the Creeper and…
10/9 Update: Looks like Sakurai is giving the people what they want, sharing a new shot featuring multiple blocky Kirbys alongside Minecraft’s Alex! Original post follows this latest image. Today’s Sakurai Presents brought us a lot of updates on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but let’s be honest, it all…
