Earlier today, Nintendo finally revealed their next console, the Nintendo Switch 2. During the short two-and-a-half-minute trailer, a glimpse at the latest entry in the Mario Kart franchise was briefly shown. While there has been no official title yet to be confirmed, the game visually looks very different from its predecessor, Mario Kart 8. It is safe to assume this next entry is not another port...[Read More]
Rumors and speculation about the Nintendo Switch 2 have been circulating the internet for months. The recent Genki leak, at CES, combined with Nintendo’s official confirmation for backwards compatibility, all but confirmed Nintendo’s next console would certainly be a successor to the Nintendo Switch. On Monday, the Nate the Hate podcast claimed a reveal trailer would be dropping this w...[Read More]
CRKD has been killing it with their video game peripherals. Earlier this year they released the CRKD NEO S, a line of retro-inspired Switch and PC controllers with a wide selection of visual designs. The company has just unveiled their latest edition to the NEO S product line, the NEO S Purple Wave Fortnite Festival Edition.
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!
Over the years, the Nintendo Switch has built up a robust library. One device that has access to many retro classics, ranging from the NES to the GameCube. While the availability of games is convenient, many itch for a more authentic experience. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a great option, however it lacks many of the nuances of past controllers. Nintendo did release a GameCube adapter th...[Read More]
Have you ever heard the name of a franchise and had a nostalgic feeling? If you are a millennial then you most likely have. Remembering a time when things were easier and the gaming market was rather limited, makes many gamers nostalgic for the past; that is why so many companies continue to release remastered versions of some of their more popular titles. Over the last decade, the number of remas...[Read More]
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?
The Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons are quite divisive controllers. While praised for being two controllers in one, the Joy-Cons have many issues. Its small form factor and expensive cost come to mind, with the biggest problem being the tendency to stick drift. Controller manufacturer QRD Game recently released their QRD Stellar T5; A full-fledged wireless Joy-Con alternative compatible with Nintendo Swi...[Read More]