Well, this is an interesting way to find out what a movie is about. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is currently in production, and we know that both Knuckles and Tails will appear in it. Now, though, it looks like we know the plot of the film thanks to a government …
Read More »Nintendo, Please Keep The Weird, Unexpected Releases Like Famicom Detective Club Coming
While they may not be blockbuster-level releases, Nintendo’s obscure Famicom Detective Club games arrive on Switch this week, making this a notable moment for the system. As Nintendo itself has called them, these two games are “deep cuts” from the company’s early years, a pair of previously unlocalized visual novels …
Read More »Footage Of Lost Sonic Game Has Been Found
There was no shortage of Sonic the Hedgehog games during the 2000s–as well as the edgy Shadow the Hedgehog–but one obscure title that may have escaped the notice of all but the most devoted of fans is Sonic Kart 3DX, a kart racer not available on most platforms. Exclusive to …
Read More »Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Gets Re-Release On Consoles And PC In 4K
Wizards of the Coast and Interplay are casting a resurrection spell on a 2000s-era classic RPG. Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance returns to the fray on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch tomorrow, May 7 with PC and mobile versions arriving later in the year. Those looking for a robust …
Read More »Final Fantasy 6's Broken World Resonates Differently In Ours Today
Content warning: This article discusses subject matter pertaining to mental health including anxiety, depression, and self-harm. At the almost-exact midpoint of Final Fantasy 6, the classic 1994 RPG from Squaresoft, the power-hungry Gestahl Empire has raised the Floating Continent, where it intends to use a powerful magical field to consolidate …
Read More »Look, Even Terry Crews Wants Mother 3 Localized
Earthbound fans have been clamoring for Mother 3, the final entry in the series, to officially make its way stateside since its initial launch in 2006. Hopes for a localized version of the game are still alive a decade and a half later, and the conversation has sparked again, thanks …
Read More »Why Does Ubisoft Continue To Avoid Splinter Cell?
Prior to the success of Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance, the collective “Tom Clancy’s” games were arguably Ubisoft’s biggest hits. Rainbow Six revolutionized close-quarters tactical squad shooters with its relentless difficulty and necessitated planning. Ghost Recon took the action into larger areas for a blend of intense action and precision. …
Read More »Google Adds Pac-Man, Hello Kitty, And Evangelion Unit To AR Search
Google added AR characters from well-known Japanese pop culture franchises in its search function on mobile. You can now find Hello Kitty, Pac-Man, Gundam, Ultraman, Evangelion, and much more represented in their 3D form. A few of the characters, including Cogimyun, Hello Kitty, and Pompompurin, come with their own audio …
Read More »F-Zero Isn't Dead But Needs A "Grand Idea" To Return, Ex-Nintendo Designer Says
A former Nintendo game designer doesn’t believe the F-Zero franchise is dead. However, Nintendo’s own design philosophies are likely behind why we haven’t seen a new entry in the racing series in more than 16 years. Speaking to IGN, retired designer Takaya Imamura said that he doesn’t believe F-Zero is …
Read More »Blizzard Arcade Collection Gets Two More Games In Free Update
Blizzard has announced that two more titles have joined the Blizzard Arcade Collection: The Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing. You can access both games through the collection right now, you’ll just first need to download a free update. The update also implements a few new features and quality-of-life improvements …
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