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Pokémon used to be pretty simple. Go from place to place, catch wild animals in tiny balls, fight gym leaders, complete the Pokédex and, I presume, get laid. No other reward would be worth it. There was a complexity behind how simple it was. Hardcore fans could compare statistics while the rest of us refused to level up our Pikachu with a thunder stone. There were no massive storylines, no systems on top of systems on top of systems, and…

Pokémon Legends Arcedus will be on the Nintendo Switch next month. Check out the latest update trailer for the game along with some thoughts on it. The latest Pokémon Legends Arcedus trailer shows off the two clans-Diamond and Pearl, along with some item buying. As someone who got into Pokémon thanks to Brilliant Diamond on the Switch, I think its pretty neat that the clans are named after the latest games. Very nice callback! Oh and I gotta say it:…

Yesterday’s Indie World Showcase showed off some interesting games and a few things announced were released on the eshop. One of the things released was a demo of Figment 2: Creed Valley. I checked it out and here are my thoughts. Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game that takes place inside of a mind. The official description of the game is: “Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Nightmares are spreading chaos…

Nintendo might lack the flash of other companies when it comes to how they deliver gaming news to their fans, but they do it the best regardless. Sure, there is no hype from a crowd, a big, shinny stage with lights blazing, or celebrity guests and musical artists to get things rocking. Instead, it's just, "Welcome to today's Nintendo Direct / Indie World Showcase / Mini Direct" and we are off to the races.

Although originally released on the Nintendo 3DS, Disney Magical World 2 has been given a remake on the Nintendo Switch, and while it does cater to a younger audience, the overall gameplay loop can be addicting for all ages. Whether completing quests for the Fab 5, decorating your home, or visiting one of the six Disney worlds, there is a lot to love here!

The following games were announced during the December 2021 presentation: Sea of Stars From the team behind The Messenger, this flashy pixelated RPG brings in modernized elements for a fun, yet challenging experience. Travel through several locales by walking, swimming, and climbing cliffs, and build your party. Launches on Nintendo Switch during Holiday 2022. Aliisha – The Oblivion of Twin Goddesses Traverse through temples in beautiful environments with two sisters. Each sister controls differently, with one using motion controls, and…

Nintendo of America announced an Indie World Showcase for December 15th! Wait…thats tomorrow! We have the details below. Nintendo of America has announced an Indie World showcase for tomorrow, December 15th. It will air at 11am central. The only other things that we know are that it’ll be 20 minutes long and focus on upcoming indie games for Nintendo Switch! What indies could we see? Its anyone’s guess. Indie World showcases are harder to predict than Nintendo Directs. Personally, I’m…

2021 is almost over and for video games its been a great year. But 2022? It looks like next year will be even better. So before we go off to Christmas and the New Year, I thought I’d talk about the ten games I’m looking forward to in 2022! Bye 2021. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Yes, its been a great year for video games. It just hasn’t been a great year for most other…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the Game Awards. That means a fanbase who simultaneously don’t value awards but get incredibly angry when their favourite titles don’t get any. There’ll be some fun trailers and, as is tradition, absolutely no mention of Silent Hill. And, genuinely, for all the downplaying that gets done at this time of year, it’s still and event that gets people talking at a time when there isn’t much new to talk about.…

Yacht Club Game’s Shovel Knight has been one of the most popular indie game creations since it came out. The platformer and its extended DLC are really fun too. And soon Yacht Club is releasing another game staring the knight. This one is pretty different though. Let’s talk about Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon! Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is coming out next week. December 13th to be exact! This game is totally different from the previous Shovel Knight. According to the…