Category: Guides
My Mario sees Nintendo’s mascot star in Pingu-style movies
In case you missed it, Nintendo’s mascot stars in a new stop-motion series on YouTube called My Mario, where a plushy version of him has to overcome obstacles in everyday life. Well, every day for Mario, maybe not the rest of us. The Japanese Nintendo channel on YouTube has three bite-sized episodes featuring the mustachioed…
Read More
A Storied Life: Tabitha makes it okay to pack up my family history
At some point in our lives, grief will appear. I know it’s quite a somber way to begin my Gamescom preview of A Storied Life: Tabitha, but that’s just a fact. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is a tough process, but there’s something beautiful in remembering them through belongings. Each item has…
Read More
Ayaneo’s new Android handheld looks like the Pocket S2 but with a lower price
After announcing its budget spin-off brand, Konkr, and its first Android handheld from this category, the Konkr Pocket Fit Elite, Ayaneo has revealed an even cheaper model, the Konkr Pocket Fit. The Chinese hardware brand is stressing that this device will cost less than $369 when it launches later this year. However, with its Pocket…
Read More
Zenless Zone Zero’s new A-rank has the entire world mad
You’ve no doubt seen him, met him in-game, perhaps even mourned the loss of his potential S-rank status. Zenless Zone Zero’s Komano Manato, the only male character among Spook Shack’s four female S-ranks, got official drip marketing recently – and nobody is happy about it. It’s not often that the entire world comes together. That’s…
Read More
Fortnite to focus on “original rewards” when Gorillaz leave the stage
It’s coming up, it’s there: the Gorillaz Music Pass is yours to grab in Fortnite right now. Wave goodbye to Bruno Mars, because 2-D, Murdoc, Russel, and Noodle are headlining the Fortnite Festival stage. With legendary tunes to put in your Jam Track loops, it’s one of the biggest collaborations Epic Games has secured yet.…
Read More
Lining up six times to play Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is worth it
Batman’s gaming credibility is in a weird place right now. Arkham Shadow made waves for VR enthusiasts, but Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League pushed fan discourse to the extreme. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight picks up TT Games’ long-storied history with the Caped Crusader, giving DC Comics’ detective another…
Read More
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar review – capitalism, but make it really cute
A few months ago, I had the wonderful chance to visit Paris and get my hands on Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. That small look at the game wasn’t enough. I needed more, and I needed it soon. Thankfully, I didn’t have to wait too long before I could set up my own farm and…
Read More
Katamari Damacy Reroll rolls down to its lowest price for Steam Deck Fans
Katamari Damacy was an immediate success back in 2004, and back in 2018, we got a lovingly polished remaster, with upscaled resolution, widescreen aspect ratio, and improved performance. Beneath these upgrades, though, remains the same fun, eccentric, and delightfully silly game made of polygons and bright, vibrant colors. Katamari Damacy Reroll is a kick of…
Read More
Pre-register for this Monster Hunter-like ARPG now for free gifts
It’s a big week for mobile gaming as Mongil: Star Dive pre-registration opens up, along with its appearance at Gamescom. If you’re at the convention, you can try it out on the swish Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 – or wait for the full release, like those of us still at home. Global pre-registration for Mongil:…
Read More
This new one-size-fits-all Switch and phone controller is coming very soon
Despite the Nintendo Switch 2 being an improvement in every way over its predecessor, there’s still no D-pad on the new Joy-Con 2 controllers. Playing games like the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 and Street Fighter 6 can be a struggle when attempting to perform a special move in handheld mode. Fortunately, third-party manufacturers have come…
Read More