Super Nintendo World Japan Opening This Summer January 14, 2020

Many years ago, Nintendo announced they were teaming up with Universal Studios to open a Super Nintendo World in Universal’s parks! They promised you’ll be able to feel like you’ve traveled into your Nintendo game and interact with many of Nintendo’s iconic characters. Since that announcement we have officially heard NOTHING about the project, although leaks have been trickling out about the project on a regular basis. Now, we have an official video about the land with an official announcement at the end. Super Nintendo World is opening in Japan this summer. Universal Studios have officially promised Super Nintendo World is also coming to their parks in Orlando, Hollywood and Singapore, although Japan’s will open first.

Crank up the sound because this one is going to rock!

Now this is just the beginning of Super Nintendo World as we know it. More will probably be revealed as plans for the park’s rides are shown to the public. While the video is CG you can clearly see Peach’s Castle, Mario Kart, and some kind of augmented reality gaming with the help of special wristbands.

If you want to know my deeper thoughts about the video I will say I have far too many to fit in just this article. I have to admit they used a pretty catchy tune for the video’s soundtrack. However, that’s only because the music is a remix of the classic Super Mario game soundtracks. I am disappointed the song’s actual original composer Koji Kondo did not receive a credit anywhere in the video. He is certainly more deserving of credit than the remixers the video chose to credit instead.

Pokémon Direct 1-8-2020 January 9, 2020

The first Nintendo Direct of 2020 has just been broadcasted and it is a Pokémon Direct! If you missed it or want to watch it again, here it is (uncut)!

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX is coming March 2020 exclusively to the Nintendo Switch. Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are out now exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon Home is coming February 2020 to the Nintendo Switch and Smartphones.

UPDATE: The free demo for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX was released on the Nintendo eShop. Sword and Shield have also been patched and you can preorder your game’s Expansion Pass right now.

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are out now exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

PS4 System Software Update 7.02 Released December 20, 2019

Just in time for the holidays, Sony has just released a required system software update for your PS4. The new update, 7.02 includes no new features and it’s patch notes merely references nondescript bug fixes and optimizations.

You must install this new software update to use your PS4 on the PlayStation Network.

Pokémon Go Releases New Buddy Feature December 18, 2019

Niantic has just activated their recently announced Buddy feature to the hugely successful Pokémon Go. Take a look at this trailer to see what we can expect with that feature.

Having a Pokémon partner has been a staple of the franchise ever since Ash chose to take his Pikachu with him on his adventure. I’m sure for many trainers over the generations, they’ve had similar attachments to the partners they’ve trained through their games. Now, Pokémon Go players currently above level 2 are able to use the new Buddy feature. Good luck out there!

Pokémon Go is out now for Android and iOS devices.

PS4 System Software 7.01 Released December 13, 2019

A very minor software update, version 7.01, has just been released for the PS4. The new update is promising improved performance but does not go into further specifics. You can download it right now using your console’s Software Update feature.

It is not currently required to be installed if you plan to use the PlayStation Network, but that can change at a moment’s notice.

The Wolf Among Us 2 Announced December 13, 2019

I have to admit this news brought everyone attending The Game Awards 2019 to its feet. The Wolf Among Us 2 is back!

The game will be delivered episodically in five parts for multiple platforms. It is expected to launch the first episode in 2020.

Control Has Free DLC Out Now December 13, 2019

Remedy was on site at The Game Awards 2019 to not only accept an award for their multiplatform hit Control, but to also reveal what’s coming next for that game. Take a look at Expeditions!

The best part is, the Expeditions DLC is free and it’s out right now. Simply patch your game to get it! Remedy promises the first paid DLC episode will launch March 2020.

Oh and congrats to Remedy for winning tonight’s Best Art Direction award! You earned it!

Control is out now for the PC, Xbox One and PS4.

No More Heroes III – The Return Trailer December 13, 2019

Nintendo had this world premiere trailer during tonight’s Game Awards. As we started to watch it I felt a mix of independent feel with a huge inspiration from Spielberg’s ET. Then, we got our title reveal. Welcome back, Travis.

No More Heroes III is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2020.

Bravely Default II Announced December 13, 2019

Tonight, during The Game Awards 2019, Nintendo and Square Enix released this world premiere video. The crowd I was sitting in spent quite a few seconds debating if the game we were being teased would be a new Octopath Traveler game or a new Bravely Default game. Well, if you checked the title you already know the answer but just know we were not disappointed when we got our answer. Check it out:

Bravely Default II is coming to the Nintendo Switch.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Game Awards 2019 Trailer December 13, 2019

One of the first trailers shown at tonight’s Game Awards was from Square Enix and it was a doozy. Final Fantasy VII Remake got an all new trailer and it looks phenomenal. Take a look!

Anyone who played the opening of Final Fantasy VII should feel plenty at home right now.

Final Fantasy VII Remake is coming March 2020 to the PS4.