Nintendo released an all-new “Pokémon” trading card game (TCG) app called “Pokémon: TCG Pocket” on Oct. 29. The game went live then, but many users had trouble accessing the title, including myself. After a week of the app crashing before loading anything, I and many others were able to finally […]
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Nintendo update affecting Pokémon gameplay has fans upset
Early 2024 should, for most, conjure feelings of hope and excitement of what is to come next in life’s story. However, following an announcement made by gaming mega-corporation Nintendo on Oct. 4, this period of time can only be anticipated with anxiety and fervor for 3DS and Wii U fans. […]
New Pokémon DLC has fans roped back into the franchise
Fans were welcomed back to the world of Pokémon this month with the long-awaited release of “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask,” a new adventure and storyline in the form of additional downloadable content (DLC) for the main-series game, “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.” “The Teal […]
Upcoming Nintendo releases mark 2023 calendar
This year is bound to be an exciting one for all Nintendo fans as a plethora of games have been announced for release. Looking at the collection, there is more than likely going to be a game for everyone, and some titles may even stir up feelings of nostalgia. “Kirby’s […]
Sora flies in as final new Smash Bros Ultimate fighter
Photo courtesy of AntMan3001, Flickr. “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” has been one of the most popular video games of this generation, in part due to the additions of new fighters thanks to the game’s downloadable content. Adding onto the initial list of 69 playable characters, 13 additional fighters were added to […]
Super Monkey Ball comes back with major flourish
Photo courtesy of Free Use, wiki. Some ideas are just so weird in concept that one cannot help but adore them when they come to fruition. This is the case with “Super Monkey Ball,” a platforming video game series that began all the way back in 2001 in arcades and […]
Nintendo set to remove Super Mario game collection
Photo courtesy of Ryan Quintal, Unsplash Last year marked the 35th anniversary of the Super Mario video game franchise, a series of games that popularized and helped shape modern gaming as we know it. In celebration, Nintendo did several big stunts, including partnering with the shoe company Vans to […]
Games like “Animal Crossing” can improve mental health
Photo courtesy of Quinn Dombrowski, Flickr We’re all looking for little ways to escape our turbulent lives, and playing “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” has been a recent popular choice. But with the simple gameplay, it is easy to assume that this game could grow old over a period of repeated […]
Nintendo Direct surprises fans with multiple announcements
Photo courtesy of Farley Santos, Flickr During the COVID-19 pandemic, video games served as a large means of escape for people as they remained at home. In particular, “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” and the studio that created it, Nintendo, were a huge part of keeping people sane during the […]
Viewers hold high expectations for this year’s Game Awards
Photo courtesy of Minnaert, Wikipedia This Thursday, the 2020 iteration of The Game Awards will finally be held. Acting as one of the more notable awards ceremonies for video games, The Game Awards is home to various game world premieres and celebratory wins since its inception in 2014. This year […]