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The Last Time Rockstar Rereleased GTA: San Andreas It Didn’t Go So Well
9.11.2021
Later this week, fancy remastered versions of Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and San Andreas hit all the major platforms, including Nintendo Switch. They will be released as part of a new collection called GTA: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition. Rockstar’s marketing makes it sound like Definitive...
Oh Deer, Shino Is The Most Popular New Animal Crossing Villager From The Update
9.11.2021
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 2.0 update brought 16 new villagers to our island paradises, including both brand-new characters and old favorites returning from older games in the series. While each new character has their fans, there’s something about the mysteriously friendly Shino that gives...
Get Your $25,000 Pikachu Baccarat Crystal
9.11.2021
To celebrate twenty-five years of Pokémon, Baccarat would like to sell you a Pikachu crystal for a cool $25,000. This “Pikachu Fragment” was designed by artist Hiroshi Fujiwara, who got his start as one of Japan’s first DJs and as a pioneering streetwear designer. Fujiwara has collaborated with...
The Nintendo Switch ecosystem - where next?
9.11.2021
Maybe we can get some clues from Nintendo's latest analysis
Pokémon Unite's Second Season Launches With Some Great Skins
8.11.2021
The second season of Pokémon Unite is now live on mobile devices and Nintendo Switch. Dubbed Sun, Sun, Sunshine, it introduces tons of new content to the popular MOBA, including another battle pass with 90 levels for you to grind through, as well as holowear for monsters and other rewards.Read more
Scalpers Having Field Day With Animal Crossing's Rare New Villager Amiibo Cards
8.11.2021
Nintendo has once again released Amiibo Cards for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and they’ve once again sold out, leading to a second-hand market full of hassle and sky-high mark-ups. It’s perfect timing considering the game’s big 2.0 update and Happy Home Paradise DLC recently went live,...
Animal Crossing Stoners' New Obsession Is The 'Gyroid Bong'
8.11.2021
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ substantial update has brought not only a wealth of new content, but also some old favorite items fans have longed for. This includes gyroids, those cute and unusual little decorative fixtures last seen in 2017's Pocket Camp. Yes, they’ve made a return, and...
Pokémon Fans Ask Each Other To Chill Re: Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl Leaks
8.11.2021
As Kotaku reported last weekend, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl details have leaked online, a couple of weeks ahead of the Switch release date. As a result, Nintendo is attempting to play whack-a-mole against all the videos popping up, showing features from the game that were supposed...
Animal Crossing's Happy Home DLC Isn't Just Worth Buying, It's A Must-Play
8.11.2021
As the first and only paid DLC, Animal Crossing: New Horizons’s Happy Home Paradise expansion has a lot to live up to. And it does.Read more
Toothbrushing Game Pokémon Smile Gets First Update Over A Year Later
8.11.2021
Of the very many Pokémon games in circulation at the moment, perhaps Pokémon Smile is the one you’re not so aware of. Announced in June last year, then released that very same day, it is an AR mobile app designed to get kids to brush their teeth properly. Oh, and it’s really, really good. Some...
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Leak Early
7.11.2021
Game Freak’s Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl remasters aren’t officially out for another two weeks, but some copies of the upcoming Nintendo Switch games have already started appearing out into the wild. Now fans are combing through apparent leaked screenshots and videos for signs...
Skyrim Anniversary Edition, Explained
6.11.2021
Yesterday, just a week before it launches, Bethesda finally revealed how much Skyrim Anniversary Edition will cost: $50. But what you’re actually getting in the latest version of the decade-old game is a bit confusing, so let’s break it down.Read more
Nintendo To Continue To Improving Switch Online Following Backlash
6.11.2021
Nintendo doubled-down on its commitment to its paid Switch Online subscription service in its latest corporate strategy briefing with investors. Despite complaints over the quality and price of its newly added Expansion Pack tier, the company said it will continue “striving to provide services that...
Animal Crossing’s New Night Owl Ordinance Isn't Good Enough
5.11.2021
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ big-ass update dropped earlier than expected and while it introduces tons of new stuff, there’s one modest aspect players aren’t totally pleased with: island ordinances, and to be specific, that new Night Owl one.Read more
Mario Party Superstars’ Online Play Really Brings Joy To The Game
5.11.2021
I have been purchasing and playing Mario Party games since the series began back in 1998 on the Nintendo 64. But as a relative loner in real life, it’s hardly ever been a party for me. Aside from the odd family gathering, most of my Mario Party career has been me against AI opponents. Mario Party...
The 18 Things You Should Do In Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Big Update
5.11.2021
With the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 update out (early, even!) there is a ton of stuff to do and new features to explore. Before you get overwhelmed, we’ve figured out the best possible order of operations so you don’t waste any valuable time island time or miss out on anything.Read more
A Second Nintendo Store Is Opening In Japan
5.11.2021
While you’d think Nintendo would have a slew of official shops in Japan, the Kyoto-based game company only has one. Located in Tokyo, the store, cleverly called Nintendo Tokyo, opened in November 2019. But that is going to change because now, in November 2021, Nintendo has announced a second one....
Katrina Joins Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Costs 100,000 Bells
4.11.2021
Brewster isn’t the only fan-favorite making their triumphant return in Animal Crossing: New Horizons this week. In addition to the sea shanty-singing Kapp’n and others, fortune teller Katrina is also back as of the 2.0 update, ready to grant you all sorts of bonuses, for a price.Read more
Animal Crossing's New Fisheye Lens Makes Everything Better
4.11.2021
If you’ve downloaded the new Animal Crossing update early, chances are good that you’ve already bought the new Pro Camera and are fiddling with its new features, like the fancy new first-person view. But that’s not all. The camera also comes with a few other new features and filters, which I...
Animal Crossing's Got Hundreds Of Cool New Items, Like Fairy Lights And Castle Towers
4.11.2021
Ever since Nintendo announced Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ big 2.0 update players have been scrambling to build up their Nook Mile stashes knowing good things were in store. Now the update is live and they’ve been rewarded with lots of cool new stuff like better hairstyles, outdoor furniture,...