As time marches ever forward, I’m beginning to have this bizarre sensation of writing retrospectives for films, games, and consoles that I was alive for the launch of. Released on November 18th, 2001, in the US, the Nintendo GameCube came at an exciting time for the games industry. Even to…
Here we go! Let’s take a look at the nominees for the 2024 Game Awards. While Nintendo doesn’t have an entry in the Game of the Year category this year, it currently holds three out of five nominees for Best Family Game, where the company has historically been the favorite…
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…
Sometimes the most ingenious inventions are the simplest. As countless Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players construct elaborate devices using multiple Zonai parts and a great deal of thought, one intrepid player has done something a lot more simple: glued some gratings to the dragon Dinraal’s horns and…
A milestone has been reached upon the path of sales – Octopath Traveler II has sold one million copies. The milestone was announced on Twitter with commemorative art of Osvald, Ochette, and Throné: 『#オクトパストラベラーII』の世界出荷＋DL本数が100万本を突破しました！本当にありがとうございます！ 記念イラストはアートチームの漆原さんより、とあるパーティチャットをイメージしたものです。 今後とも『オクトパストラベラー』シリーズをどうぞよろしくお願い致します！#オクトラ２ pic.twitter.com/o78VPgKZkN — オクトパストラベラーII公式 (OCTOPATH TRAVELER II) (@OCTOPATH_PR) June 7, 2023 This cuts…
Another side scrolling action RPG is on the way to Switch but what sets this one apart is a heavy emphasis on Chinese culture and mythology. Eastern Exorcist first launched in early access for the PC back in 2020 but tomorrow, June 8th, it’ll finally head to the PlayStation 4…
Capcom’s final digital event focusing on content coming to the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion is upon us. In the livestream, airing at 7 a.m. PT, fans will be able to see what’s coming in the Bonus Update then get a roundtable discussion with the game’s developers.
One of the most popular returning characters in Tears of the Kingdom has to be Purah, who sorted out her de-aging goofery from Breath of the Wild to become a tall, rather fetching adult. Fans have taken notice with a lot of fawning fanart, and one particularly talented fan has…
Hey, uh. Just wanted to let ya know that Amazon’s got a big batch of sales goin’ on. Including some games. Y’know… if you wanna check any of ‘em out. Up to you. I mean, not really any of my business. Thought you should know. … What kinda games? Well,…
Pastels are prettier! New Pastel Joy-Cons are coming out at the end of the month (they’ll ship on June 30th), in two powerful packages: one of a soft purple and gentle green, and one of a mellow yellow and peaceful pink. Looking to order them? Check out the…
They say if you have a million monkeys at a million typewriters writing a million words a minute, one will eventually recreate the works of Shakespeare. In this case, it’s “if you have several million Zelda players building hundreds of Zonai contraptions each day, material incentive will eventually drive one…
With all the hype surrounding the Tears of the Kingdom launch, it’s crazy to think we’re just over a month away from the highly anticipated Pikmin 4! To get you geared up for your new adventure, Nintendo has just released the latest trailer, showcasing a brand-new character creation system that…
In my experience, updates for the Nintendo Switch Online digital library of titles usually features one notable title at a time accompanied by a few more esoteric choices. This time though? This time we get two notable additions accompanied by a few more esoteric choices. Half and half, baby! Leading…
Tears of the Kingdom is destined to be remembered as one of those games that ages like a fine wine. In the past couple of weeks, fans have showcased their incredible ingenuity by crafting remarkable contraptions using various in-game resources. These creations range from a fully functional electric helicopter to…
It’s hard to believe that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has almost been out for a whole month, but as we approach its fifth weekend on store shelves, the UK’s GfK sales tracking has confirmed the game still holds its crown as a top-seller. This is despite…
