The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5. In addition to the anticipated new games, the system will feature backwards compatibility, so you can play most of your old Switch 1 games on the new system. Some games will even be receiving Switch 2 upgrades. These upgrades might be as simple as polishing the graphics,…
As much as I’ve written here in praise of video games that I really, really enjoy, I also admit to sometimes having fun with certain “guilty pleasure” titles that are arguably (even undeniably) not-so-great when compared to other, better-crafted releases. And while I understand that taste is subjective, and every piece of media has supporters,…
Having already taken a look at “hidden gems” for the NES and Sega Genesis, I wanted to move forward and shed light on other really great (but criminally overlooked) video games for Nintendo’s portable Game Boy console. Designed by Research & Development 1 (R&D1) and initially released in 1989 (later revamped as Game Boy Color…
Square Enix has made a tough call that’s got fans talking: Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, a mobile game meant to fill gaps in the series’ lore, is officially canceled. At the same time, the company is putting its energy into Kingdom Hearts 4, the next major chapter in the franchise. It’s a bittersweet moment—losing one project…
Palworld became a cult sensation when it burst onto the scene as a Pokémon-inspired action-adventure when it became available for early access in January 2024. Fans absolutely loved the concept behind “Pokémon with guns”, and the indie game took off. Unfortunately, many people saw more than just inspiration in the mechanics and art design found…
Video games, like any other major form of entertainment, lend themselves to a wide range of rumors and speculation from people who are eager to find the “new thing” that will occupy their time, attention, and/or wallets. However, such rumors and speculations also create opportunities for hoaxes and other falsehoods to circulate (be it blatant…
The Nintendo Switch 2 releases on June 5, and gamers are hyped for the new console. However, with the console’s $450 price tag, many Switch 1 owners might not be able to get a Switch 2 right away or at all. It seems that Nintendo realizes this, and as such, they will not be forgetting…
PAX East is hosting a variety of intriguing gaming panels this year, but perhaps one of the most intriguing is “On a Role: What Makes a Video Game an RPG?” This panel attempts to break down the exact definition of an RPG, using various games as models. PAX East’s “On A Role” According to the…
If you’ve been waiting for an MMO that doesn’t drop you into yet another “chosen one” warzone or force you into grinding XP for armor that looks like a trash can, let us introduce you to BitCraft. Developed by Clockwork Labs, BitCraft is a sandbox survival MMORPG that’s about building, exploring, crafting, and, surprisingly, not…
DC Comics is one of those brands that gives and gives, comics, TV shows, movies, and of course, video games. And with compelling characters and climactic fighting, it’s no wonder that the translation from comic books to video games is such a hit, larger than life Heroes and dastardly Villains, each side giving it their…
