Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
As the “Year of Eevee” celebration continues, more and more merchandise centered around the beloved Evolution Pokémon continues to be revealed. Just last week a brand-new life-size Eevee plush was shown off, but that wasn’t to be all they had in store. A new batch of life-size plushies have been…
In a series of posts over on Twitter, former Capcom composer Masakazu Sugimori has suggested that Ace Attorney would not have become a franchise if it were released in the current gaming industry. As he explains, the initial sales numbers were so low that any modern publisher would have completely…
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There’s more Xenoblade Chronicles 2 DLC news than today’s addition of Elma, as a new story focused trailer has dropped for the game’s Torna ~ The Golden Country DLC. And it’s… very well made. Seriously, Monolith Soft knows how to make cutscenes — they use cinematography and everything. Warning: Like…
The Vehicle Kit will be the newest addition to join the Labo family come September, and with just a few weeks to go until the release, Nintendo has revealed a really cool tidbit about its functionality: Players will be able to use the kit with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. You…
While some datamine sleuthing suggested she was on the way, it’s now official – Elma from Xenoblade Chronicles X is crossing over into Xenoblade 2. Revealed as part of today’s Redcube @ gamescom 2018 update, she made her debut as an unlockable blade alongside the newcomer Korvin. Check it out:…
The joy of simulation games comes not from blood-pumping action, but laid back passivity. Whether it’s farming, management, or whatever the heck you do in Animal Crossing (debt payments?), a good simulation game can entice you with simple core gameplay loops and relaxed atmospheres. However, the line between lax and…
Nintendo Switch Online is on the horizon. Our very own Logan Plant lists his hopes and fears for the upcoming service in our latest video.
Psyonix has stated in a blog post that they’re releasing a new update, called the Progression Update, for Rocket League. This update will focus mostly on how players earn XP. With this new update, XP from offline matches will be transferable to online. This change will hopefully give newbies and…
The year’s winding down and that means more Nintendo games have their releases inching closer and closer. PAX West takes place next week, and to highlight all these upcoming titles, Nintendo’s announced what’ll be present at the event. Super Mario Party, Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu/Eevee!, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate…
The still-enigmatic No More Heroes spin-off Travis Strikes Again has already had several indie games references, from Dead Cells to Shovel Knight, and now we can add another to the pile. A tweet from Nintendo of Europe revealed Travis will be able to sport a shirt featuring artwork from the…
Switch ports seem to have a history of weird leaks and reveals. The perfectly named Red Faction Guerilla Re-Mars-tered has now fallen into the same boat as games like Paladins and Fortnite, with dataminers finding hints of what may possibly be a Switch port. Cut/unseen content website The Cutting Room…
Nintendo of America has confirmed via Twitter that a brand new Nindies Summer Showcase will be airing on Tuesday, August 28th, at 9:00 a.m PT. The event will feature “multiple unannounced indie games” coming to the Nintendo Switch. Tune in 8/28 at 9am PT for a new #Nindies Showcase…
The summer was a good time to be the Big N, it appears, because Nintendo cleaned up the sales chart. The company took home the highest hardware sales with the Switch, the biggest publisher sales in general, and the number one sale spot with Octopath Traveler (which, despite being developed…
