Nintendo’s latest Donkey Kong Bananza Direct showcased a comprehensive look at the upcoming 3D action-adventure title, detailing gameplay mechanics, character abilities, and a compelling new story starring Donkey Kong and Pauline. Continue reading Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Unveils New 3D Platforming Adventure
The big question emerging from launch reviews is: does the Switch 2 have a “killer app”? According to critics, the answer is more complicated—and exciting—than you might think. While the ambitious Mario Kart World is being praised, many reviewers suggest the console’s true power lies in its ability to breathe new life into a massive back catalog. Is the real star of the launch a new game, or the stunning 60fps upgrades for titles like Zelda and Pokémon? We’ve compiled the reviews to break down what critics are saying about the launch library’s biggest successes and surprises. Continue reading Switch 2 Games: Critics Find More to Love in Old Titles Than New
The consensus among early reviews is clear: the Nintendo Switch 2 is a brilliant piece of hardware, but its launch has been defined by retail chaos. Critics are praising its powerful performance, stunning new display, and satisfying magnetic Joy-Cons. But these successes are being weighed against widespread reports of pre-order chaos, frustrating price hikes, and the infamous ‘Staple-gate’ incident that damaged consoles before they were even opened. This full breakdown synthesizes the initial reviews and launch day reports to cover the highs and lows of Nintendo’s big day. Continue reading Switch 2 Earns High Marks for Hardware, But Launch Day Problems Emerge
Nintendo has officially pulled back the curtain on its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the phenomenally successful original Nintendo Switch. Promising to deliver “new and unprecedented gameplay experiences,” this enhanced hardware is officially scheduled for launch on Thursday, June 5th, 2025. While the price point is perhaps a bit higher than initially anticipated $449.99 USD/$629.99 CAD, on reflection, the significant upgrades might justify the cost. A Leap Forward in Hardware The Nintendo Switch 2 represents a significant upgrade. At its heart is a more powerful processor, enabling demanding games and offering greater creative freedom. The console … Continue reading Nintendo Switch Gets Serious Power: Switch 2 Details Revealed for June 2025 Launch
Pokémon Day 2025 was a blast for fans, thanks to the Pokémon Presents presentation. It was loaded with reveals and updates for games, the Trading Card Game, mobile apps, and animation. There was something for everyone! Pokémon Legends: Z-A: A … Continue reading Pokémon Legends: Z-A Headlines Pokémon Presents 2025
Sony’s recent PlayStation Showcase event sent waves of excitement through the gaming community as it unveiled a treasure trove of game announcements and hardware updates. From thrilling sequels to groundbreaking titles, the showcase offered a glimpse into the future of gaming on the PlayStation platform. The event showcased an impressive lineup of games, ranging from Fairgame$ and Helldivers 2 to Immortals of Aveum and Ghostrunner 2, captivating players with their unique gameplay experiences. Alongside the game announcements, Sony also introduced exciting hardware updates, including the much-anticipated Project Q handheld device and PlayStation Earbuds. This article provides a closer look at the game announcements and hardware reveals that left fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in gaming on the PlayStation 5 and beyond.
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On Monday, The Pokémon Company (TPCI) held their (somewhat) annual update on the franchise for Pokémon Day. The presentation included a few non-video game announcements but mainly focused on the games. Non Gaming Announcements The presentation opened with talk about … Continue reading New Pokemon Show and Game Updates Revealed at Pokemon Presents 2023
This morning The Pokemon Company held a Pokemon Presents event as part of their Pokemon Day celebration. The presentation opened with a 10-minute video that went through every Pokemon product in chronological order. They gave more details about New Pokemon Snap during the event and announced the heavily rumoured Sinnoh remakes (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl).and Pokemon Legends: Arceus. They also announced several in-game events celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pokemon.
Continue reading “Pokemon Presents 2021”Yesterday, Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct they announced a bunch of games and also gave a bunch of updates about the Pokémon DLC. The first thing that was announced was the release date for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition and a few other details. It will have an upgraded UI and a new epilogue story. It will be available on May 29 and you also have the option to get it in a bundle with an art book. Next, Nintendo announced that 2K will be bringing a few of their classics the Switch. Bioshock: The Collection, XCOM 2 Collection and, Borderlands … Continue reading Nintendo Direct: March 26 2020
Pokemon Sword and Shield came out just over a month ago. It is one of the best Pokemon games ever. Game Freak did great, they were able to innovate on returning features and creating new ones. The story was pretty good and it has a post-game that doesn’t have pacing issues. Like everything there are issues but in my opinion, the pros definitely out way the cons. Graphics and Sound For the last couple of Generations, Graphics and Audio have been improving a lot. This generation is a huge leap for Pokemon graphics The new pokemon designs are nice and … Continue reading Pokemon Sword and Shield Review
