One of the most hotly debated subjects across the greater video game circles is the simple question of what the greatest video game of all-time is. While the true answer is subjective and open to each individual’s interpretation, another way to tackle the question is to answer what the most…
In the most recent episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi chatted with former Nintendo of America marketing lead Gail Tilden on a variety of topics relating to her time trying to localize different Nintendo products for the West. After discussing the history of Pokémon,…
During the latest episode of the Video Game History Foundation’s podcast, VGHF founder Frank Cifaldi had Nintendo of America’s former marketing lead Gail Tilden on and they discussed some of the trials and tribulations she went through trying to market certain Nintendo properties to Western audiences. Two big topics came…
Splatoon 2 is bringing back both a riddle for the ages and its trademark online events this weekend with the return of the Chicken vs. Egg Splatfest. Part of that rerun means new Off the Hook art of Pearl and Marina paired to the theme, giving us an eternal recurrence…
Another Indie World presentation is on the way from Nintendo! This time around it’ll be airing at 9 a.m. PT on August 18th and it promises 20 minutes of news on indie games heading to Nintendo Switch. The next #IndieWorld Showcase is headed your way! Tune in on Tuesday,…
During yesterday’s Dragon Ball FighterZ Show the focus was placed firmly on the game’s online competitive roadmap, but as promised a new trailer dropped revealing the next playable character. Oft requested and one of the series’ oldest characters (both in and out of universe), it’s none other than the Turtle…
Here we go again! Strap on your tinfoil hats and get ready to speculate! Earlier this morning, Amazon UK has posted a listing for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Nintendo Switch. Not a lot of information can be found in the listing other than a £69.99 price point,…
No dirty dollars here, Squidward! According to Embracer Group’s quarterly report, THQ Nordic had its best quarter to date thanks in large part to sales of SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated. More specifically, the 2020 remake of the PlayStation 2 platformer reportedly “exceeded management expectations,” having sold…
I know what you’re thinking. Something’s missing from your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Sure, you have friends, a museum, a rustic store ran by baby raccoons… but something just feels off. Oh, yeah! How about clothing items multi-billion dollar fast food conglomerate? That’s right! Desperate to get in…
Oh Skullgirls, the game that never stops giving. After a few days of teases, the mobile version of Lab Zero’s fighter revealed it’s adding Annie of the Stars to its roster later this year. While that’s great news on the mobile front, they also added that Annie will be coming…
Today, Retro Studios posted on social media an important job listing for their long-anticipated future project Metroid Prime 4. The role in question they are seeking is a lead producer, a critical player in game development that forecasts production timelines, studio communication, and partnerships. Unlike previous job listings from both…
Fans of the Captain Tsubasa anime can now pre-order the official game via the Nintendo eShop ahead of its launch on August 28th! The game features two different story modes, along with local and online versus modes. Here’s a bit more about the game from its official Nintendo listing: …
Paper Mario: The Origami King launched almost a month ago on July 17th, to some pretty stiff competition from the PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghosts of Tsushima. The latest NPD results are in and while the paper-crafted adventure didn’t take down Sony’s juggernaut in the US, it still managed to be…
The Pokémon Company’s YouTube channel is no stranger to experimentation, whether it be releasing catchy Magikarp music videos or elaborate retro animations. This latest experiment is cornering a significant niche on YouTube – the ASMR video. ASMR, or Autonomous sensory meridian response, is a tingling sensation that some people feel…
It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything on Sports Story, the follow up to Golf Story from Sidebar Games. That announcement trailer (featured below) came with a “mid-2020” release date, with the official Nintendo Sports Story page previously narrowing that further to “Summer”. The latter of those though…
