This past weekend, Sega held a closed network test for their upcoming kart racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PlayStation 5. To say that I had fun would be an understatement. For the three days that the beta was online, my living room sounded like an arcade — character one-liners being…
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…
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…
Some of my favorite arcade memories date back to side-scrolling beat ‘em ups. Games like Final Fight, The Simpsons, Golden Axe, and more always struck a chord both for their great challenge curves and their multiplayer potential. As a genre it struggled to persist once the industry shifted to home…
Hello, and welcome back to our review of Octopath Traveler! Last time we covered the beginning of the game and the ground level of its various mechanics, including story, gameplay, and aesthetic. This time we’ll be diving in a bit more deep into the various aspects, and exploring the little…
The game has been popping up on Japanese news sites this past week but now Digimon Survive is officially confirmed for a western release. Bandai Namco made the announcement today alongside a new localized trailer, showcasing how the title will merge visual novel and strategy RPG elements. Digimon…
Hot on the ink-trail of its predecessor, de Blob 2 will be getting ported to the Nintendo Switch in just under a month. The sequel, which originally launched for the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii back in 2011, brings in several new levels, power-ups and boss battles. Two player split-screen…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate may be GameCube compatible, but if you haven’t got a backstock of one of the greatest controllers of all time, PDP is offering up a new alternative based on that beauty. Have a look for yourself at the Link, Mario, and Pikachu inspired designs: The…
Welcome to Speedrun Sunday: that sadistic time of the week when we dare to challenge both your D-pad’s durability and sanity’s stamina with the ultimate test in video game bragging rights. Hot off the treasure tracking trail of our Captain Toad challenge comes yet another ruthless run that’ll leave you beaten,…
The Tales of series has had a long history, with plenty of games on Nintendo systems and otherwise. In a new video for the next release, Bandai Namco has shared a brief look back into each of the mainline games. Have a look for yourself: It's all come full…
Just recently Bandai Namco confirmed its next Digimon game, subtitled Survive, and it’s looking like quite the different experience. This first trailer makes it even more apparent, with some glimpses of artwork accompanied by melancholy tunes, capped off with the slightest tease of the strategy RPG gameplay. Take a look:…
After weeks of ratings board slip-ups and datamined logos we finally have confirmation from Bandai Namco that Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! is heading to western Nintendo Switch systems this November, while the PS4 will be getting Drum Session. Oddly there’s no confirmation of the drum peripheral…
Some new friends are finally back in Dream Land with the latest Kirby Star Allies update! With the latest version, playable Dream Friends Daroach, Dark Meta Knight, and Adeleine & Ribbon join in on Kirby’s adventure on Switch. Nintendo Switch『星のカービィ スターアライズ』の無料アップデート第2弾として、「ドロッチェ」「ダークメタナイト」「アドレーヌ＆リボン」がドリームフレンズに追加されました。懐かしのキャラクターたちと一緒に、もっともっと冒険をお楽しみください！https://t.co/CtMTyEdnjT — 株式会社ハル研究所 (@HAL_Laboratory) July 27, 2018 Along with…
Get ready, cardboard enthusiasts! Nintendo of America has just announced that a brand new Labo kit is bound for the Nintendo Switch. Make, Play & Discover new adventures with #NintendoLabo Vehicle Kit! Create & control new Toy-Con projects, including a Car, Plane & Submarine. Explore a world full of challenges…
Half of Mega Man 11’s new batch of Robot Masters have gotten full reveals, and this latest look shows the newest two in action. See Blast Man and Torch Man’s boss fights — and what happens when Mega Man manages to take their weapons for himself here: Feel the…
