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Should PlayStation/Nintendo Preserve Games?

This is a simple question, met only with the answer of an idealist: Yes. In a perfect world, every publisher past, present, and future would preserve their developer’s history. However, there is an inherent problem and it is to do with the…

Pokemon’s Art Style Identity Crisis

New Pokémon games are on the way featuring the Sinnoh region. Both feature distinct gameplay, timelines, and most importantly, different art styles. With a chibi approach to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the DS graphics transform to the Switch in a really cutesy…

The Contradiction of Nintendo in 2021

Fans tuned in for the Nintendo Direct last week and experienced mixed results. Many saw a game or two they liked a lot. Others, and probably the majority of viewers, felt very disappointed. No new info on Breath of the Wild 2…

Nintendo Direct Announced for Today

A new Nintendo Direct event is taking place on February 17th. The news broke on February 16th directly from Nintendo. Fans wondered when the next event of this sort might take place. We also got a bit of insight into what to…

Nintendo Should Make Animal Crossing Plushies

Animal Crossing: New Horizons was the self-care we all needed in 2020. Museums used it for digital tours, drag performers put on full performances in Animal Crossing, and the average person took some time to relax and decompress on an island paradise.…

What’s Lurking in Pokemon 25’s Future?

It’s the 25th anniversary of Pokemon and we’re relatively unaware of the plans for the year. Of course, there’s going to be plenty of merch and collectibles sold on the mainline Pokemon Center store. Still, the things that started it all (the actual games)…

What Animal Crossing Needs in 2021

I think we can all agree that one of the best things to come out of 2020 was Animal Crossing: New Horizons. With regular updates, relaxing gameplay, new mechanics, and tons of things to do, it helped ease the pain of quarantine…

Three Things We Learned from NoA’s Doug Bowser

In a recent interview, Nintendo of America’s Doug Bowser spoke with a gaming journalist about some of the biggest questions on Nintendo fan’s minds right now. I think a lot of us have questions about the future of the Switch, including whether…

I Can’t Stop Thinking About the Macy’s Parade Dancing Pikachus

It was a holiday unlike many others for most of us. Some didn’t get a chance to gather with family for fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. Others face financial hardships that make a road trip tough to pull off. I’m grateful for…

Is Brewster Coming to New Horizons in 2021?

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons world is busy this time of year with several holidays. We just finished up Halloween and we’re looking ahead to Present Day. Plus, mushrooms and acorns are keeping players busy as they try to acquire all the seasonal…