Uncovering the Surprising Social Commentary In ‘Animal Crossing’
Animal Crossing is a life simulation video game series developed and published by Nintendo that has gained a large following since its inception in 2001. While the series is known for its cute and charming characters, engaging gameplay, and colorful graphics, it also contains subtle social commentary on various aspects of the real world. One […]
Animal Crossing: A Retrospective Look at the Best Games in the Series
The Nintendo franchise, Animal Crossing, is a popular life simulation video game. The series released several main titles, including the original Animal Crossing on the N64/GameCube (2001), Animal Crossing: Wild World (DS/2005), Animal Crossing: City Folk (Wii/2008), Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS/2012), and Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch/2020). Each game adds new features and gameplay […]
Metroid: The Dark Lore Behind Nintendo’s Sci-Fi Masterpiece
It’s an exciting time to be a Metroid fan. With the announcement of the October release of Metroid Dread, the fifth and reportedly final installment of the core Metroid saga, as well as confirmation that the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4 is currently in development and due next year, there is no better time to get […]
“Evolving Skies”: The Other Pokémon TCG Set Coming This Summer
While fans of the Pokémon trading card game have been enjoying exclusive KFC promo cards while they patiently wait for the highly anticipated Chilling Reign expansion due in June, The Pokémon Company has revealed yet another set that’s slated for release later this summer. The upcoming set is called Evolving Skies, and it’s likely a localization […]
How To Finally Evolve Eevee To Sylveon In Pokémon GO
After years of waiting, Pokémon fans will finally be able to get their hands on Sylveon for the first time in the popular Pokémon GO app. Developer Niantic announced the final Eeveelution will be available on May 25th, 2021. The Fairy-type evolution of Eevee will debut in Part 2 of the Luminous Legends Y event. […]
Pokémon Cards Will No Longer Be Sold At Target Stores Following Controversy
Pokémon: Gotta catch ’em all! Just not at Target Stores, apparently. Target, a major US retail store chain, announced it would no longer be stocking or selling Pokémon cards at its brick-and-mortar locations. Recently the popular trading card game has been seeing a renaissance of sorts, even making its way onto official post office stamps, […]
Pokémon TCG Is Getting Its Own Set Of Commemorative Stamps
As if headlining a virtual Post Malone to perform a cover of a Hootie & the Blowfish song in a special Pokémon-themed concert wasn’t enough to celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary, a new set of commemorative Pokémon stamps based on the trading card game are set to be released by The Japan Post Office. The stamp collection showcases art […]
Two Years Later, Pokémon Fans Discover A Secret Feature In ‘Sword And Shield’
Pokémon is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, and the series’ longevity is no mistake. Every game is chock-full of easter eggs and secrets that keep fans coming back for more. The latest mainline entry in the series, Pokémon Sword and Shield, is no exception. Despite being released over two years ago, players have just recently […]
Pokémon Fossil Tour Highlights Dinosaurs That Inspired The Series
By now everyone knows the Pokémon series was largely inspired by the bug-collecting and battling days of creator Satoshi Tajiri’s childhood days. But it’s often forgotten what an outsized role prehistoric creatures played in the development of the series; after all, evolution itself serves as a primary aspect of Pokémon. With that in mind, the […]
22 Years In The Making: There’s A Reason For New Pokémon Snap’s Long Development Time
Pokémon Snap remains one of the most charming games of the Nintendo 64 era. The quirky photography game was ahead of its time, long before Instagram and social media in general made casual photography an international hobby. And who could forget the game’s tie-in promotion with brick-and-mortar giants like Blockbuster that allowed you to print […]