It’s April 1, and as foretold on the ancient tablets that can mean only one thing: The internet is even more full of lies than usual, except today we call them “pranks.” The video game industry isn’t quite as active in the holiday merriment this year due to, you know, everything, but some studios are […]
Nintendo Switch Online Members: Play Arms Free Right Now
Nintendo surprised fans with a Direct Mini this week, releasing a slew of information about new and upcoming Switch games. The 30-minute video covered a ton of games, including a new perk available right now for subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online, the company’s online membership. Through April 6, subscribers can access a free trial for […]
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Campsite Guide — Inviting Villagers And Using Amiibo
One of the locations you can unlock in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the campsite. From time to time, random villagers may come to your campsite, and from there you can even invite them to live on your island. The campsite is also a major part of New Horizons’ Amiibo integration, which we’ll explain more […]
Pokemon World Championships 2020 Canceled
The official Pokemon World Championships 2020 has been canceled. Event organizers cite public health guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic as the cause for the cancellation, and have laid out plans for the next year–which will carry over any earned championship points from this season. In a note on the official site, the Pokemon Company announced […]
Overwatch's April Fools' Update Has Its Googly Eyes On You
Overwatch has always provided a steady stream of free updates that add limited-time events and new characters, but the latest may be the greatest yet. A new April Fools’ update to the game appears to keep all the regular gameplay and systems intact, but adds a little something special to each character: googly eyes. Yes, […]
The Outer Worlds Gets June Nintendo Switch Release Date
Back in February, the Nintendo Switch version of The Outer Worlds was delayed because of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as port developer Virtuous has offices in Singapore and China. The pandemic continues, but the Switch port has a new release date this June. The Outer Worlds will release for Nintendo Switch on June 5, […]
Animal Crossing’s social media explosion leaves some fans frustrated, jealous
At its best, Animal Crossing is a contemplative series about small moments. The Nintendo franchise emphasizes simple pleasures, like sitting on a tree stump and admiring the rosy caress of a sunset, or listening to the comforting patter of rain under the protective embrace of an umbrella. But social media and its rapid-fire updates have […]
Overwatch April Fools Update Has Its Eyes On You (Its Googly Eyes, Specifically)
Overwatch has always provided a steady stream of free updates that add limited-time events and new characters, but the latest may be the greatest yet. A new April Fools’ update to the game appears to keep all the regular gameplay and systems intact, but adds a little something special to each character: googly eyes. Yes, […]
This Fantastic Sale On Steam Games Includes Resident Evil 3, Trials Of Mana Pre-Order Discounts
If you’ve been stuck at home and need some games to keep you occupied, then there have been a whole bunch of great offers over the past few weeks, including a lot of free games you can claim right now and keep forever. There have also been a lot of great sales, and the latest […]
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Releases On Switch In North And South America This Week
Taito’s Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is coming to Nintendo Switch very soon. The game is due to launch for Nintendo’s hybrid console on March 31 across North and South America. The game was already released in Europe and Australia at the end of 2019, before coming to Japan in February 2020. Taito also has confirmed […]