Early last month, RPG fans were shocked to discover that the fan-favorite title Octopath Traveler had been delisted from the Nintendo eShop out of nowhere. The game was a big hit among critics and fans of the genre worldwide, releasing initially as a Nintendo Switch exclusive before arriving on other…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
G-MODE has slowly but surely been reviving its back catalog of games that were once exclusive to Japanese feature phones, including fairly big names. The latest? The Atlus developed Persona 3 prequel, Aigis: The First Mission. The game is an action RPG set in 1999, ten years before the events…
Considering their work on Breath of the Wild, the smashing success of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and a grand unannounced project on the horizon, things are looking pretty rosy for Monolith Soft at the moment. And with their growing recognition, it might be the chance to reinvigorate some of their older…
Ever since its full E3 2018 reveal, Nintendo has been supplying daily updates to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate website. Fighter spotlights, Assist Trophies, Pokémon, new music, and more are all being shown off to get you ready for the biggest crossover around! Let’s have a look at what Nintendo…
I’m kinda liking how many alternate and printable covers My Nintendo’s been throwing our way. They may not be the best rewards in the world, but for those who like to have their entire collection represented on the shelf, they’ve made that possible when it comes to DLC like the…
Warfare is a common theme in video games, with large scale battles and the chance for heroics well suited to them. Where I’ve always thought it shined most though is in turn-based strategy games, with Fire Emblem standing proudly as a favorite. This is largely due to the interplay of…
Normally when you grab an Assist Trophy the character joining in is right there with you, or at least near enough that they feel involved in the fight. For this latest Legend of Zelda addition though, it doesn’t quite work that way. Descending on the stage wreathed in fire and…
The newly announced Puyo Puyo eSports was playable at Tokyo Game Show 2018, to the point of a pro level tournament even being hosted during the event. One of the players in attendance going by Tom took a look at some of the options in the demo build of the…
Kicking off a new era of Splatfests in Splatoon 2 Version 4.0, the Retro vs. Modern battle’s come to a close with an indisputable winner. Even if Retro might win when it comes to games, this one was all about style and sleek chic just couldn’t be stopped. And…
When Steins;Gate Elite was confirmed for a Switch release in Japan last year, developer 5pb. also revealed that first print editions would come with a retro de-make of the game based on classic Famicom visual novel adventures. It was hard to imagine that bonus would make its way overseas, but…
Joy-Con and the Switch may be synonymous but sometimes you need a more familiar game controller. Nintendo has their own Pro Controller, but if you’re not a fan of those for one reason or another PowerA is bringing something new to potentially win you over. Featuring a similar yet distinct…
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age has just released in America for the PlayStation 4 and PC, with Switch owners looking out for any word on the promised port for their system. During Tokyo Game Show 2018, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii took the stage and while he…
The Tokyo Game Show was host to an Ace Attorney panel, which unfortunately didn’t contain any information on a new game in the series. But those who haven’t yet experienced the saga of intrepid lawyer Phoenix Wright now have another chance, as the HD port of the first three games…
‘Tis the season — of creeping things lurking about, a chance for surprises at any moment, and tells so frightening they’ll leave you shivering. I’m speaking, of course, of the two-and-a-half months left until Super Smash Bros. Ultimate releases, where every wannabe artist with a copy of Photoshop tries to…
