Platformers have been an immensely popular genre in gaming, dating all the way back to the 80s. While many are considered easy, many platformers prove to be incredibly challenging. This is partly thanks to their origins in the arcades. The harder the game was to beat, the more likely players would continue putting in their quarters. As the years went on, console platformers continued the difficult...[Read More]
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My personal favorite series of all time, Super Mario, is celebrating it’s 35 year anniversary! Back on September 3rd, Nintendo revealed a ton of new Mario merchandise, during it’s “Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct“. Some of these announcements include the already released Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a Mario themed Game & Watch handheld, and a Switch port of Super...[Read More]
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has truly proven to be the biggest entry in the series. Ultimate’s roster is currently sitting at 69, in addition to 7 downloadable characters. With Arm’s Min Min releasing this past June, many are eager for the next playable fighter. Fortunately, fans don’t have long to wait. Nintendo confirmed this morning on their official Twitter, that a new DLC fig...[Read More]
In today’s day in age, information is right at our fingertips. The latest and greatest news can be accessed from anywhere in the world. With that accessibility comes a huge risk. Video game companies are constantly subjected to their projects leaking early. These leaks can come from outside sources, though often they are leaked from within the company. In the wake of July’s Giga Leak, ...[Read More]
It’s no surprise, to those that know me, that puzzle games are one of my favorite genres. Valve’s 2007 title Portal forever changed how this genre could be presented. Valve took the concept of challenging puzzle-solving and implemented it into a first-person perspective. That game stole many gamers hearts, myself included. Since Portal’s initial release, various developers have taken a simil...[Read More]
Microsoft has been gearing up for the next generation of games for the Xbox Series X and Series S. Many changes have been pro-consumer, such as adding backward compatibility, announcing a budget console, and of course their whole Xbox Play Anywhere initiative. Perhaps Microsoft’s biggest game-changing strategy has been the acquisition of many beloved game studios. Having previously purchased...[Read More]
Anyone, in the know on PC gaming, is aware Humble Bundle is a great place to build a digital Steam library. Offering multiple bundles, spread across on the monthly, Humble Bundle has a little something for everyone. Humble has teamed up with Steam curator @CanYouPetTheDog to select games featuring the “goodest doggos” in the “HUMBLE YOU CAN PET THE DOG BUNDLE”. All bundle p...[Read More]
Today, AtGames announced that it has released universal firmware updates to all of its home arcade products. The new Legends Universal Firmware implements major new features including, pAOX 1.1, Vertical Display Mode, Taito arcade Game Packs, new global leaderboard games, and BYOG streaming leaderboards. These features first debuted on the full-size Legends Ultimate home arcade machine and are now...[Read More]
During today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, and shortly after in their own direct, Capcom announced Monster Hunter™ Rise and Monster Hunter Stories™ 2: Wings of Ruin, two all-new Monster Hunter experiences currently in development for the Nintendo Switch. The award-winning and top-selling Monster Hunter series continues to soar to new heights with the worldwide releases of Monster Hun...[Read More]
During today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, SQUARE ENIX confirmed a release date for BALAN WONDERWORLD – an upcoming action-platformer from the creators of Sonic the Hedgehog. The exciting looking 3D platformer has been confirmed to release on multiple platforms March 26th, 2021.
NIS America is excited to reveal that its latest title, Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny, is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2021! The first new installment in six years is here, featuring Super Reincarnation, 3D visuals (a series first), and adjustable gameplay settings to make it the perfect game for both new and old DISGAEA fans alike.