Detective Pikachu Launch Trailer March 23, 2018

Detective Pikachu launched on the Nintendo 3DS earlier today and to celebrate, Nintendo released this official launch trailer for the game. Check it out, but be aware it does reveal some of the game’s plot and setpieces.

I’m sure we’ll be talking more about the game next week!

Detective Pikachu is out now exclusively on Nintendo 3DS.

God of War in a Single Shot March 21, 2018

We’re a month away from the release of God of War for the PS4, and Sony has continued to release previews of the highly-anticipated game. Today, they’re showcasing the game’s cinematic style. Its going to be exceptionally important because the game’s developers intend for God of War to be one continuous game with absolutely no cuts, not even in cinematics. How will they do this? Watch and find out.

God of War is coming April 20th, 2018 exclusively to the PlayStation 4.

Detective Pikachu TV Commercial March 21, 2018

Nintendo just released this new commercial for Detective Pikachu, the newest Pokémon spin off game coming to the Nintendo 3DS. It doesn’t show any actual game footage, but I have to admit it does look pretty cool and it gives a teaser to the game’s story. Take a look.

Detective Pikachu is coming out March 23rd, 2018 exclusively for Nintendo 3DS systems.

15 Minutes of God of War on PS4 March 20, 2018

We’re a month away from the release of God of War on the PlayStation 4, and the PlayStation Underground has released a preview of the game. This is a treat, because get to see fifteen minutes of actual live gameplay from the game. The players skip around a bit but it shows a great diversity of what looks to be some of the early parts of the game. This may not be God of War as we remember it, but this certainly looks like God of War.

Is that video not enough for you? Here’s a closer look at the game’s combat, along with interviews with some of the game’s developers.

God of War is coming April 20th, 2018 exclusively to PS4.

Remedy Working with DirectX Raytracing March 19, 2018

With games like Max Payne, Quantum Break, and Alan Wake under their belts, every game developer Remedy has released has had its own unique style. At this year’s GDC, Remedy is showcasing some new experiments they’re doing with DirectX raytracing. Take a look at the visual possibilities we may see in Remedy’s next game!

You can read all the details about what Remedy is showcasing at GDC 2018 here.

God of War PS4 TV Commercial March 19, 2018

Tonight’s episode of Family Guy aired without commercial interruption. Before and after that show was broadcasted, this 60-second commercial for the highest-anticipated PS4 game of the year, God of War. Take a look:

I have to admit, this was a great call on behalf of the advertisers. I can personally attest many of the same people who watch Family Guy will also own PS4s and be interested in this game.

God of War is coming exclusively to the PS4 April 20th, 2018.

Detroit: Become Human Release Date March 16, 2018

We had the pleasure of previewing Detroit: Become Human at Sony’s E3 2017 booths few months ago. The game had a unique art style but still featured the familiar mechanics from earlier titles by Quantic Dreams. Earlier this week, the game’s development studio finally announced the highly-anticipated game’s release date. To celebrate, Sony released this trailer:

Detroit: Become Human is coming May 25th, 2018 exclusively for the PS4.

Nintendo Switch System Update 5.0.0 Released March 12, 2018

Nintendo has just released a massive update to the Nintendo Switch hardware. The new update, version 5.0.0 adds a slew of new features and updates to the system’s parental controls.

First up, there was a revamp to the system’s News interface. Viewed news will now appear slightly grayed out and you can now filter your news based on channel by pressing Y. Second, you can now get friend suggestions using Facebook and Twitter options. You will need to attach your Facebook or Twitter account to your Switch to use this feature. Digital Switch software purchased on Nintendo’s website will begin to download sooner. This auto download will work even if the Switch is in standby mode. New features have been added to the system’s Parental Controls. It will allow you to make exceptions for startup restrictions and whitelist specific games you feel are appropriate. You’ll need to update the Parental Controls app on your smart device to use the new features.

You can download the newest system update from your console’s settings menu. It doesn’t matter if you play at home or on the go, you can download the System Update to your Nintendo Switch while it is in Tablet or TV mode.

Splatoon 2 Splatfest – Chicken or Egg This Weekend March 9, 2018

While you’re all still reeling over the major announcements Nintendo made during today’s Nintendo Direct, I’m happy to remind you all that Splatfest is coming back to Splatoon 2 this weekend. This time, Splatfest is getting philosophical by asking the famous question, “What came first, the chicken or the egg?” Players will chose their team based on their answer to that question, Chicken or Egg.

Splatfest will begin at 11 PM Friday and will run for exactly 24-hours. You’ll need an internet-connected Nintendo Switch and the full version of Splatoon 2 to participate. If you want to get into the action as soon as the event starts, you can pick your team right now. Just be aware, once your team is picked you can’t change it.

And for those of you who missed it, here’s the official trailer for the first-ever premium Splatoon 2 DLC, Splatoon 2 OCTO.

The single-player OCTO expansion is coming later this summer.

Splatoon 2 is out now exclusively on Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Direct 3-8-18 March 8, 2018

Today’s Nintendo Direct has just wrapped and here’s a full look at the entire stream. Take a look, and we’ll post our thoughts about it below.

To me, the biggest surprise of this video was the announcement they are porting the original Luigi’s Mansion to the Nintendo 3DS! That game was one of the launch titles of the original GameCube, and it is great to see Nintendo bring it back on the same platform they released its sequel on.

Let’s get this first one right out of the bag now, Super Smash Bros is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2018. Mario, Link and Splatoon characters have been seen in the initial trailer.

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is coming May 2018 exclusively to the Nintendo Switch.

No More Heroes: Travis Strikes Again is coming to the Nintendo Switch this year! I always thought Travis would feel right at home in the digital world, and now it looks like he will be making a home there in this game.

Octopath Traveller (yes that is it’s finished title) is getting released on the Nintendo Switch in June 2018. It will be getting a Collector’s Edition release on the same day.

Splatoon 2 is getting an incredible single-player DLC expansion. You play as a new character who looks like an octoling. I don’t know about you, but I was getting a Portal vibe while watching it’s trailer. It’s coming this summer and it will be $19.99. Anyone who preorders the game now will be able to get some special in-game items they can use now.

No Pokémon announcements were made, which is odd since Nintendo and Game Freak confirmed a Pokémon title is coming to the Nintendo Switch. I guess we will have to wait until E3 2018 or Pokémon World Championships 2018 before anything further is announced about it.

What did you guys think about the video? Any surprises? Anything you wish they had included? Post a comment below!