On the same day as Nintendo confirms the existence of the Switch successor, Microsoft seems to go in the other direction as they announced the closure of multiple studios. Arkane Austin and Alpha Dog Games will close completely, while Roundhouse Studios will be absorbed by ZeniMax Online Studios. Tango Gameworks…
Nintendo of Japan has announced that construction on the Nintendo Museum in Japan has finally finished. While the plan was to have everything done by March 2024, things were delayed slightly for undisclosed reasons (likely due to a lack of materials). With construction wrapped, Nintendo is confident that the museum…
If you ever find yourself running low on games to play as the year goes on, it might be a good time to try out a classic title on the Nintendo Switch Online library. With so many options available across various systems, there’s something for everyone. Nintendo themselves have been…
Video game re-releases are happening all the time these days, and while some bring back lost gems and others add new and exciting features, other times they right wrongs. Tales of Vesperia released back in 2008 exclusively for the XBox 360, serving as one of the most notable releases for…
Today’s the day for a little bit of classic, 2D platforming with New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe now available in stores and in the eShop. This Wii U re-release brings hundreds of courses to the Switch with both Mario Bros. getting the chance to shine. Have a look at…
Few games quite love punctuation like the Holy Potatoes! series, and this latest entry in the bizarre pop-culture fueled franchise is no exception. We’re in Space?! launched for PC in early 2017, and now it’s making its way to home consoles, with the Switch version becoming available from January 17th….
If you’ve got nowhere to go this weekend, how would you feel about taking a nice, long drive through an arcade classic? Sega Ages Out Run is now available in the Switch eShop, bringing with it new features like a ranking system and gyro controls to try and capture that…
I look forward to a lot of things in a Tales of game, but towards the top of the list has gotta be Mystic Artes. These ultra powerful attacks full of flash and sometimes story significance are a treat for the eyes and a reminder to every enemy in the…
Another new track has been revealed for Team Sonic Racing, though if you’ve played a previous Sonic kart title it might look a little familiar. Ocean View was featured in Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed, pulling inspiration from Sonic Heroes in its design and features. Its music, on the…
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A surprise listing in the European eShop has revealed that Dragon’s Lair Trilogy will be coming to Nintendo Switch on January 17th. The three games are Dragon’s Lair, Dragon’s Lair 2: Time Warp, and Space Ace, making the “trilogy” part of the title a little odd. For those who haven’t…
ARMS Party Crash Bash #5, titled “Clash of the Cool Guys,” has been announced, pitting the Student of Stealth Ninjara and the Speed Demon Kid Cobra against each other as featured fighters! ARMS Party Crash Bash is a continuation of the previous “Party Crashes,” except with a bracket-style tournament that…
After the deluge of Final Fantasy announcements in the September Direct, we finally have confirmation of a release date for some mainline numbered titles. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age will hit the Switch on April 30th, and we even have some brand new artwork from the fantastic Akihiko Yoshida….
The start of the year is always a little light on announcements, as companies return to work from the holidays and get ready for another 12 months of promotion. One of the first major events that’ll feature updates is PAX South, taking place in San Antonio, Texas next weekend, and…
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