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…
While Koei Tecmo’s Atelier series has seen regular releases since it began way back in 1997 on the PlayStation, only a handful of its games have proven to be big financial successes. Last year’s Atelier Ryza is one of them, selling 420,000 copies as of March, 2020, securing its position…
Yet again, Animal Crossing fans in Japan have more merchandise to collect. Inspired by the series’ latest release, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, this particular collection gives Timmy & Tommy Nook one of their cutest “plushie” versions yet. The catch to this set is that it’s only available via a lottery…
Death isn’t the end for Naught, it’s only the beginning. Made by WildSphere, “Naught is a platform videogame with a unique control where you rotate the environment to change gravity and guide the main character, Naught, through labyrinth levels full of challenges, hidden places and secrets.” You’re tasked to guide…
Call upon your weapon of choice, as the hack and slash game Hammerwatch is getting a rogue-lite sequel. Titled Heroes of Hammerwatch – Ultimate Edition, new adventures await you. Plus, all three DLC packs are included, so you’ll have plenty of dungeons to explore and try to survive through. …
Celeste has already received a physical release over here in the West courtesy of Limited Run Games, but now Japan is getting its own fancy version of the iconic platformer thanks to Japanese publisher Flyhigh Works. Japan exclusive #Celeste edition for Nintendo Switch and PS4 with Polaroid photos and…
While the upcoming remaster of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles promises to make the game more accessible than ever – with online multiplayer across three distinct platforms and a tweaked single player experience – it’s coming at the cost of local multiplayer, according to a recent Tweet from the game’s official…
Arcade Archives is continuing its efforts to bring classic arcade games big and small to the Nintendo Switch, with the latest announcement being 1982’s Sun Electronics “Kangaroo”. One of the first derivatives of Donkey Kong not to be an outright clone of Nintendo’s seminal classic, Kangaroo stars a mother kangaroo…
While most of Smash’s fighters prefer to keep their feet firmly planted on the ground, there are a few who prefer aerial combat. This latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate online event tournament is all about these accomplished pilots, from the Star Fox crew to Hocotate Freight’s very own Captain Olimar….
Update: Today’s countdown image fittingly features the perennial No. 2 Champion of video games, Luigi: We can only assume tomorrow will feature his more illustrious (if less handsome) brother. We’re mere days away from the release of Paper Mario: The Origami King on Nintendo Switch, and the…
Once upon a time, a young boy’s hand was forced to accept the “hero’s call to adventure.” Legenda of Ethernal, Lucid Dream Studio’s first game that is being published by Natsume Inc., will be utilizing the Hero’s Journey formula, as we now know some story details concerning the game’s plot…
It’s been six months since Killer Queen Black’s last update and Liquid Bit and BumbleBear Games haven’t slowed down in fine-tuning the multiplayer action platformer. Released today, the Betelgeuse Update (Version 1.62) is full of game enhancements and fixes. The standout, besides the Custom Match feature being fine-tuned, is a…
To get revenge, you’ll have to take the long way down, and run ‘n gun through ever changing dungeons. That’s what’s in store for you in Neon Abyss, a new rogue-lite game from Veewo Games and Team17, that’s now available on the Nintendo Switch. Here are the game’s…
