Nintendo isn't quite done with the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate news. In a Twitter post published today, the company instructed fans of the series to tune in on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7:00 a.m. PST for a special Smash-focused Nintendo Direct.
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Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to getting a few more games next year, thanks to an announcement made today by Capcom. Resident Evil, Resident Evil 0, and Resident Evil 4 will all be making their way to Switch sometime in 2019, though specific release dates were not shared.
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In the following titles, you'll see Mario shed his family-friendly public image.
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The Legend of Zelda is one of the more difficult games you'll find on the Nintendo Entertainment System. But a new version released on the Switch's Nintendo Entertainment System app is looking to change that, and make Link's first outing far more approachable for new players.
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While LucasArts' days may be over, there's no doubt that the company created some of the greatest Star Wars ever made. One of their highs was the Rogue Squadron series, which put you in the cockpit of an X-wing. But we've not heard a peep from the series in 15 years. Here's why.
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The owner of the Triforce of Wisdom, Princess Zelda, makes some rather poor and downright ignorant decisions that can -- and have -- cost people their lives. Here is a list showcasing some of the most terrible things Princess Zelda has ever done.
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Waluigi has had a staying power that other side characters have not quite been able to match.
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For a game that's composed entirely of people shooting each other over and over, Overwatch has some genuinely compelling, beautifully designed characters.
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It's a tough call, but we've set up our own version of Final Destination (No Items, Fox Only) to see which Smash title reigns supreme. Here they are, ranked from worst to best!
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For retro gamers, there's nothing superior to their classic consoles. The days of the original Nintendo Entertainment System through the Sega Genesis were golden, and laid the groundwork for everything we know and love about video games today. Enjoy The Witcher 3? You can thank Castlevania.
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As video game secrets make more and more of a comeback, we're paying tribute to the games that came before by taking a fond look at a few secret, hidden, or surprise endings to Nintendo classics you (probably) never knew about.
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What are the best Star Wars games? You don't have time to play all 100 Star Wars games out there, so start with the good ones.
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The truth is, for the large number of successes Shigeru Miyamoto has to his name, there are a number of business decisions he's made and games he's helped steer that haven't been nearly as well received. They're tough to track down, but they do exist, and below, we'll shine a light on some of them.
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If you can't find a good heartbreaker at the local cineplex or bookstore, these games are almost certain to get the waterworks flowing.
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It's no surprise that few game developers have attempted to pull off the elaborate double-twist. Occasionally, however, a game doesn't just try. It succeeds.
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Every now and then, the designers at Nintendo show that they've got a mean streak that runs as deep as anyone who's ever worked on Dark Souls. Here are the frustrating Mario moments that made us want to rage quit.
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Who knows how many hours you would have spent playing these games if you ever had the chance?
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The realism of modern games can produce bugs that run the gamut from weird and quirky to scream-your-face-off scary.
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In a fictional world where the entire economy is driven by legalized cockfighting, being a Pokémon really sucks. As a Pokémon, it's your inevitable fate to be captured, forced into fights, beaten to death, have your bones picked clean, and be resurrected for more of the same.
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Once upon a time, video game deaths were only meaningful until you got your next 1-up. But eventually game developers figured out that by killing off favorite characters, they could turn their pixels into tiny daggers that stab you right in the feels.
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Video games are most enjoyable when they walk the line between conquerable and truly challenging. But once in a while, you'll stumble into a game which throws off that balance. Before you toss your controller in the trash and face cruel reality, take comfort in the fact that we've all been there.
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Gamers love a great sequel, and these titles could be classics—but we'll probably never see them in stores.
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Plenty of outstanding NES games have never truly been given the recognition they deserve.
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There's something about the very medium of video games that gets the world's moral watchdogs all in a tizzy. Maybe it's the fact that so many early games were aimed squarely at kids and teenagers, or maybe it's the fact that game-playing is so interactive and immersive.
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From a dodgy economy to an unexpected fetish, here's the stuff in The Legend of Zelda that you only notice as an adult.
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The Wizard may not be a great movie, but it's a beloved one. The following men and women are one big reason why.
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Mario's cruelty has been a well-documented trend for decades, and it's not stopping anytime soon.
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