Bandai Marks 20 Years of Tamagotchi with Iconic Shell Re-releases
Twenty years ago, Bandai Namco, Japan’s leading toy manufacturer, unveiled an innovative design for their beloved handheld virtual pet: Tamagotchi Connection (known as Tamagotchi Connexion in Europe). Like many 2000s children, I have some fond (and many not-so-fond) memories of caring for my Tamagotchi. The Tamagotchi Connection quickly became a social phenomenon among my friends…
Laysara: Summit Kingdom Review
Over at G.URL, we were lucky enough to get early access to the upcoming titleLaysara: Summit Kingdom; here’s the scoop! I was honoured when G.URL approached me to review such a unique looking title; bothin style and – in comparison to the games I typically play – genre. Laysara breaks into the scene asthe debut…
Telltale Games: A Phoenix from the Ashes?
An In-depth Review of The Batman Series and The Expanse
Stray Rats x Sonic: A Collision of Streetwear and Sega’s Icon
Stray Rats, the Miami-based streetwear iconoclast, has reinvigorated its partnership with Sonic the Hedgehog, unleashing a collection that marries ’90s video game nostalgia with the raw edge of urban fashion. This latest collaboration, which first dropped in celebration of Sonic’s 30th anniversary, has found new life with a re-launch on April 17th, much to the…
Nintendo Waves Goodbye to Wii U and 3DS Online Services
Farewell to an Era Today, in a move that feels akin to the final credits rolling on a beloved game, Nintendo bids adieu to the online services for the Wii U and 3DS platforms. This moment is significant for gamers everywhere, marking the end of online playability for iconic titles such as Splatoon and Super…
A love letter to High School Musical: Makin’ the Cut!
How “High School Musical: Makin’ the Cut” Redefined Gaming for a Generation Words by Willow Najarro In the heart of every gamer who grew up in the early 2000s, there’s a beat that syncs perfectly with the pulse of the High School Musical franchise. It’s a rhythm infused with the echoes of movie premieres and…
Do We Miss When Animal Crossing Villagers Were Mean to Us?
Our repeated nightmares about an angry mole popping up when we don’t save our game can be put to rest. Nowadays, it is unlikely that those involved in the gaming scene wouldn’t be familiar with the name Animal Crossing, a slice-of-life town simulation game which debuted on the Nintendo GameCube in 2001. It made an…
The Next Princess Zelda
Casting Choices, Narrative Hopes, and Dreams of a Live-Action Adaptation
Top Anticipated Games of 2024
Our lineup of standout games poised to shake up the gaming scene in 2024 Princess Peach Showtime! (March 22, 2024) Princess Peach Showtime! is ready to make its debut in the gaming realm in 2024, with a release date set for March 22, 2024. This game takes a bold departure from the familiar Mario-centric adventures,…
Nintendo’s newest enemy: the 3DS
Say farewell to a classic as Nintendo winds down the beloved 3DS.