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…
Few recent games have quite divided opinion like Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! Its more casual approach has turned off many long-time fans, with some questioning the direction of the series. As if to belay these concerns, The Pokémon Company’s CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara spoke about next year’s…
Yet another JRPG is on its way to the Nintendo Switch, this time from FuRyu, the developers of The Alliance Alive and The Caligula Effect. Titled Work x Work, it’s apparently set to be a retro-styled adventure with some cutesy graphics. Just look at the mascot below, designed by Mother…
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle released today, and it’s already a mishmash of unexpected franchise crossovers — a year ago, who would’ve thought that we’d get a game with characters from Persona and RWBY beating each other up? But in the midst of an interview with Forbes, producer Toshimichi Mori mused…
If you were still skeptical about Fortnite appearing on the Nintendo Switch (or just wanted further confirmation), then perhaps this latest discovery will give you a clear answer. Discovered by Michael Scires, he found that Nintendo has added an update file for Fortnite as well as the game’s Nintendo Switch…
Over the weekend we all took up our rackets, velcroed our visors, and set to serve up some sweet on-the-court action in Mario Tennis Aces. Thanks to the Online Tournament Demo, all Switch owners got the chance to give it their all in Mario’s latest, sporting title. It was all…
We’re less than a week away from the first rounds of the Splatoon 2 World Championship and Nintendo has finally shared details about the first half of the tournament. Teams will start out slinging ink in Turf War. Those who advance to the Semifinals and Grand Finals will be transported…
While Square Enix’s heavy hitting franchises slowly but surely moved away from Nintendo’s home consoles over the past few decades, smaller, more nostalgic RPGs found their way to the company’s handhelds. Those lines are starting to blur when it comes to the Nintendo Switch, with the upcoming exclusive Octopath Traveler…
The NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition will launch on September 7th, and it will feature none other than LeBron James as the cover athlete. Players who purchase the Anniversary Edition will gain access to the game four days early. Digital bonuses feature virtual currency, MyTEAM packs, and LeBron themed cosmetics….
We’re only one week away from E3, and while we’re being pelted with rumors, leaks, and datamines we thought it was time for some good, old fashioned speculation and wishful thinking for what we’d love to see from Nintendo at the show. The Switch has had a great first…
After its full reveal last week we finally have a proper look at the upcoming Team Sonic Racing, and it definitely looks like quite the departure from the typical Kart Racer formula. As Kotaku UK and ShackNews reveal from their hands-on time with the E3 2018 demo, the 12 car…
The Nintendo Switch eShop has been updated, offering Switch owners some brand-new filtering and search options, as well as introducing other changes. The “Recent Releases” tab now displays the latest 60 released titles, while the “Deals” tab’s name has been changed to “Great Deals.” A new “Featured” tab now exists,…
When it comes to fighting games, I’ve always been a Capcom fan, or more specifically a Street Fighter fan. It wasn’t until the second BlazBlue game came along that I started to develop an appreciation for “anime fighters,” with their higher speed and more character-centric systems. After having kept up…
