After the launch of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 in 2020, developer Vicarious Visions reportedly pitched a second remake for the third and fourth games, but these plans were nixed in favor of the developer working as a Call of Duty support studio. That’s according to video game …
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Before you let’s-a go on your flight, Nintendo is offering people a chance to play Switch games at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. The company built a special pop-up space that will be available for travelers to check out from now to April 20. In fact, …
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This year’s finalists for the Strong Museum’s Video Game Hall of Fame have been announced, highlighting another selection of influential titles. Like previous years, the nominees include games from across multiple eras, including classics like Asteroids, Elite, and Metroid. Released in 1979, Asteroids made the list for its challenging gameplay …
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The celebs are just like us, sometimes. In this case, Euphoria and Madame Web actress Sydney Sweeney has revealed that she grew up playing games with her brother, specifically calling out a “Simpsons game” while using her hands to simulate driving a car. The options seem to indicate either 2001’s …
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One of the best features of the Nintendo Switch comes with the Nintendo Switch Online subscription, which gives you access to classic Nintendo games. The $20/year subscription gives you access to a collection of NES, SNES, and Game Boy games, with the $50 a year Expansion Pack subscription adding N64 …
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The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase offered plenty of updates on new and upcoming titles, and while there was plenty for Western audiences to chew on, a certain piece of news from the Japanese version of the video has raised some eyebrows. Mother 3, the sequel to cult-hit RPG Earthbound that’s …
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Preorder Mario vs. Donkey Kong $50 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Walmart It’s almost time for Mario and Donkey Kong to do battle once again. The remake of the Game Boy Advance classic Mario vs. Donkey releases exclusively for Nintendo Switch on February 16. If you …
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Travis Kelce might be busy dating pop superstar Taylor Swift and preparing to play in the Super Bowl for the Kansas City Chiefs, but he’s also interested in helping to revive the Backyard Sports franchise, spearheaded by his brother and fellow NFL star Jason Kelce. Chatting on their podcast New …
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Billy Mitchell, the competitive arcade gamer and former Donkey Kong world record holder, has settled his feud with arcade scorekeeping website Twin Galaxies, with the latter reinstating his records–albeit as a “historical database.” Courthouse News Service reported last week that Mitchell’s lawsuit against Twin Galaxies reached a confidential settlement, months …
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This year’s Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) starts up on Sunday, January 14. The event is hybrid, and you can catch the in-person portion in Pittsburgh. The speedruns will be broadcast worldwide. This year, AGDQ benefits the Prevent Cancer Foundation, you can make donations during the event on the viewing …
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