In a recent interview with Famitsu Magazine, Retro Studios was asked a litany of questions regarding Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s development. It’s a rather fascinating read, but one of the key details revealed during the interview was about 4: Beyond’s placement in the Metroid timeline. While hardly the most important…
Over the weekend, a rating for Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch 2 popped up on the PEGI website. PEGI, or the Pan European Game Information association, is a board similar to the US’ ESA that provides ratings for games based on their content. While a rating on the website…
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’s announced yet another online event for their summer series of stay-at-home competitions. This has included the likes of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and the one that brings us here today — Splatoon 2. Fresh off the #Splatoon2 NA Open June 2020 is a new…
Last week, Avatar: The Last Airbender entered the gaming scene again in a surprise collaboration with Smite. Taking center stage for the game’s next battle pass, we were treated to an in-depth look during the Mid-Season Update Show. Livestreamed on Twitch and now uploaded to YouTube, you can check out…
When it first released I sunk over 80 hours into Pokémon Sword, and felt Gen VIII was a solid step forward for the series. Sword and Shield have since seen plenty of success and regular Wild Area News, but I’ve definitely drifted away with my Pokédex left unfinished and plenty…
A delay that was expected, Super Nintendo World will be missing its planned summer opening. Reported by NHK as well as a number of news outlets, Universal Studios Japan is scrapping a planned late July opening and hasn’t announced a new grand opening date. While “[c]onstruction of the new theme…
Perhaps the best thing to come out of Star Wars: Episode 1 was the podracing video game that was released alongside the movie on N64, PlayStation, and Dreamcast. I personally have fond memories of playing it for hours at a friend’s house on their N64. Now, you can relive those…
Over the weekend, the Japanese indie event BitSummit held a digital showcase of various games. Among the videos was a new trailer for Jupiter’s recently games, but hidden at the end was a new reveal – Picross S: Mega Drive & Mark III. Teased for Switch simply with…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons players, get those nets ready — the Bug-Off has begun on islands across the globe! Following previous Animal Crossing games, New Horizons’ Bug-Off features a new host, a new format, and a treasure trove of new, insect-themed prizes! Check out our guide below for full details on how…
I’m a sucker for the Azure Striker games and have been since the series’ 3DS debut. After a sequel and a spinoff, as well as releases on even more platforms (including Switch) we now know what the future holds for Gunvolt. Announced during BitSummit Gaiden, Azure Striker Gunvolt…
During BitSummit Gaiden, Inti Creates went on stream to discuss the recently revealed Bloodstained 2: Curse of the Moon. Much of their time was spent discussing the game’s playable characters and new switching mechanic, but they and IGA also had a few surprises in store. While it starts…
Looking for some cute additions to your office or home space? If so, you’re in luck (if you’re in Japan), as there are new My Nintendo Japan has shared new items based on Paper Mario: The Origami King. First off, you have the paper clip set. These nifty little paperclips,…
It’s easy to forget just how addictive the gameplay loop in the casual farming sim can be – every day is short enough that you can whittle down a routine set of tasks, and by the time you’re done the next day beckons. That plot of crops you planted will…
We all know it’s been tough to find Nintendo consoles in stores as of late, but according to Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, Switch production should “normalize” soon. Nintendo held its annual shareholders meeting today, and with it we learned a little of what to expect with Switch production moving forward….
