When you think of great years in gaming, what comes to mind? When you look at the last twenty years, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2017, and 2018 all stand out; each year had a game release that made a lasting impact on the video game industry. With Millennials being fans of the golden years and craving to replay games they had great nostalgia for, the video game industry has continued to re...[Read More]
Growing up as a millennial there were a number of cartoons/animes that influenced who we are as adults today. Were you an older millennial raised on HeMan, Thundercats, G.I. Joe, TMNT, Scooby Doo, Saint Seiya, Mobile Suit Gundam, or Fist Of The North Star; or maybe, you are a younger millennial raised on Pokemon, Digimon, Sailor Moon, Captain Planet, Hunter X Hunter, Cowboy Bebop, or Yu Yu Hakusho...[Read More]
On June 6th, 1984, the puzzle genre would forever change. Computer engineer Alexey Pajitnov developed the first iteration of Tetris during his time in the Soviet Union. Forty years later, what was originally a side project has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon. To celebrate the franchise’s big milestone, Tetris Forever was announced during today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.
In 2022, the Canadian indie team Red Nexus Games released their Pachinko-inspired Roguelike, Peglin, to Steam Early Access. Two years later, the little turn-based RPG has garnered high praise for its addicting and rewarding gameplay. During today’s Nintendo’s Indie World presentation, Red Nexus Games shadow-dropped Peglin onto the Nintendo Switch eShop!
Today, during Nintendo’s jam-packed June 2024 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed the next Zelda game. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the first top down Zelda since 2013’s The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Echoes of Wisdom will also be the only mainline entry to star Zelda as the protagonist. What does a Zelda game without Link play like?
In 2017, Playtonic Games, a studio formed of ex-Rare alumni, released their first game, Yooka-Laylee. Inspired by Rare’s Banjo-Kazooie franchise, Playtonic’s Kickstarter-funded title would initially receive mixed reception, due to many performance issues. Although most of Yooka-Laylee’s issues were fixed, in later patches, many felt the game didn’t live up to its predecesso...[Read More]
In 1991, developer TAITO released Parasol Stars, the 3rd entry in the highly successful Bubble Bobble franchise. While it was ported over to multiple platforms in the 90s, the PC Engine originally reined as the supreme version. Over three decades later, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is heading to modern consoles later this summer!
As someone who spends time catching up on anime on multiple apps, online, and the massive collection of DVD/Blu Rays in the house. One series I’ve yet to get into, but have heard of is That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Today, Bandai Namco Entertainment has some exciting news. Step into the fantasy world of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime like never before! Bandai Namco Enterta...[Read More]
The creator of Goku has journeyed to the otherworld. Iconic mangaka Akira Toriyama passed away at age 68 on March 1. The cause of death is said to be a Subdural Hematoma. The news was announced by Bird Studio and Capsule Corporation Tokyo. You can read the statement here.