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…
Just this week, the original Super Smash Bros. and the series itself turned 20 years old, making it the perfect time to look back and reflect on that everything the series has brought fans, myself included. I’ve been playing the games since the very beginning — I even remember renting…
Now it’s in the past it’s easy to forget the hype cycle of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which was filled with theories, rumors, fake leaks, and so much more. All that time, Sakurai and his team at Sora were working hard on the game, and now the man himself has…
Welcome to the Nintendo Newscast! On today’s episode, we talk waiting on the Direct, upcoming Nintendo Switch games, and our hopes for 2019!
This year, Level 5 will be bringing Yo-Kai Watch to the Nintendo Switch for the first time, with the latest numbered entry. With a revamped battle system, more realistically scaled world, and a story that meshes the original series with the darker “Shadowside” movie universe, it’s looking to be an…
For those who love numbers and making numbers get bigger, nothing scratches that itch like Diablo. Diablo III: Eternal Collection on Switch will receive its Season 16 update today, bringing with it some balance changes, fixes, and new stuff to mess around with. The update will go live at 5…
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (still a mouthful of a title!) is the latest in a line of Wii U games given a second chance at life on the Nintendo Switch, following the likes of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Bayonetta 2, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze,…
We may be a few weeks into 2019 already but Nintendo isn’t quite done reminiscing on 2018. Last week we shared Nintendo of Europe’s “most played” list, which was topped by Fortnite, while today Nintendo of Japan has given us a look into the most downloaded Switch games of the…
If you’ve exhausted the Switch’s many, many retro-inspired titles, or are just on the market for a new blast to the past, then you may want to clear out your plans for February 8th. Developer Joymasher is partnering with Digerati to bring Oniken and Odallus to modern consoles, starting first…
Today NetherRealm Studios brought out the first gameplay trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 11. After its Game Awards 2018 reveal, fans were left waiting for more, and its big announcement event didn’t disappoint on that front. With plenty of severed heads, severed faces, and full-on bisecting, it’s Mortal Kombat…
Back on the Wii one of my favorite pickups was No More Heroes. Putting you in control of Travis Touchdown, an up and coming beam katana assassin climbing the ranks of killers, it was a strange game where you spent time dumpster diving and mowing lawns to raise up some…
Ready for guts, glory, and Goro? The Mortal Kombat 11 reveal is being livestreamed in less than 30 minutes, and will be providing the first extensive details on the storied and bloodied franchise. You can watch the stream right here:
After a few early ratings board leaks, Giga Wrecker Alt. has been officially confirmed for Switch. One of Game Freak’s rare non-Pokémon experimentations, Giga Wrecker originally released for Windows back in 2017 as part of the studio’s internal “Gear Project” where developers try out new ideas. Rising Star Games will…
