Gray or Neon Nintendo Switch?
Sitting back and watching the plethora of details roll in about arguably one of the biggest video game launches in the past few years is exciting from the angle of a journalist. More so as I count down the hours to order one for myself, with even more hype as I think about taking the Nintendo Switch with me to PAX East in March. So now the question lies, do I pick the Gray or Neon Nintendo Switch?
GameStop Giving Up To $75 Extra When Trading in Consoles for Nintendo Switch
With the big news happening soon, a big leak has come in the form of an ad for GameStop. The ad gives details on customers getting extra trade credit when trading in a system when pre-ordering the Nintendo Switch. Those who have the Pro Membership (which costs $15 per year) will be able to earn that much more. This means that trading in a 500GB standard Xbox One (which is normally $100 in trade cr...[Read More]
Nintendo Switch – The Central Hub for Switch Content
Nintendo seeks to blend portability with the features of a console with their new console aptly named the Nintendo Switch. This will be the central place for all things about the console.
Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders Confirmed by NY Store
This is the calm before the storm. Millions of people have been waiting for any news at all about the latest Nintendo console, one that seeks to blend together the best of handheld and console gaming. Come Thursday for their live press event, Nintendo will be revealing everything we need to know about the Nintendo Switch. We assume this means a suggested retail price, specifications about the devi...[Read More]
Scalebound Has Been Officially Cancelled
One of the more interesting games shown off at E3 of last year was Scalebound. Created by Platinum Games, the amazing developers behind Bayonetta, the game starred a young warrior who listened to dubstep on his big headphones while battling alongside his dragon companion. Scalebound was one of the more unique offerings by Microsoft, which is why this news is so painful. Yes, Scalebound has officia...[Read More]
Two Sites Leak Supposed Nintendo Switch Price
Leaks are always up to no good before a major announcement in the game industry. Every now and then though, something pops up that’s just a little to coincidental to ignore. A UK gaming retailer, Game Seek, may have recently leaked a post for the upcoming Nintendo Switch, as well as a Canadian branch of Toys R Us. Both of these sites are estimating the price at around the same number.
Awesome Games Done Quick 2017 Coming to Twitch
Yes, it’s that time of year! Awesome Games Done Quick, probably one of the most prolific events in speedrunning video games for charity, is coming back to Twitch on January 8th 12PM Est. All the money raised will be going to the Prevent Cancer Foundation. The channel will have a continuous broadcast for 160 hours at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel in Herndon, Virginia. All speedru...[Read More]
RiME is Coming to PS4, XB1, Switch, and PC in May 2017
Beautiful landscapes, swelling music, and large environmental puzzles permeate the latest trailer for the anticipated release of RiME, a project coming from Tequila Works. The game puts the player in the role of a young boy exploring a strange island after a tragic shipwreck. Guided by an almost spiritual fox, a central tower beckons the boy, but he will have to overcome the challenge of traversin...[Read More]
Funko Shows Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Line
Here at Marooners’ Rock, we’re fans of comic book movies. Arguably one of the best examples of such was Guardians of the Galaxy, an amazing surprise for the obscure team of misfits-turned-heroes. It’s no surprise that we’re pumped for the sequel and it appears Funko is excited as well. A whole slew of new Pop! and Dorbz figures are on the way.
Acer’s New Predator 21 X Laptop is Downright Scary
Building computers is a fascinating hobby when making them for gaming. I’ve seen some crazy builds by some friends, as well as the insane projects from people around the world. This sort of epic PC never really translated well into Laptops, with only a select group of companies actually making systems capable at high level gaming. Acer has changed the game with their new Predator 21 X series...[Read More]
Double Dragon IV Hitting PS4 and Steam This Month
Yes, the retro gaming scene continues to define the modern world of games! Double Dragon IV is coming to PS4 on January 29th and Steam on January 30th after a surprise announcement by Arc System Works. The story picks up from the end of Double Dragon II, which had Billy and Jimmy taking out the Black Warriors.