Cranky Kong Congratulates Players

Cranky Kong Congratulates Players

To celebrate the release of Donkey Kong Country HD, here's a fun fact that readers probably already know; Cranky Kong is the Original Donkey Kong that first appeared in 1981. Cranky Kong makes many references to this, but none other than what he relays to the player upon...
Nintendo Next-Gen Console Leaks “Not Official”

Nintendo Next-Gen Console Leaks “Not Official”

Rumors and leaks of the next Nintendo gaming hardware have run rampant in recent weeks thanks to third-party accessory publishers, retailers, and supposed insiders. We've seen games, mockups, even 3D-printed shells of the device. Many of these leaks are thanks to Genki, an accessory manufacturer that has shown...
Rumor: Switch 2 Revealed by Case Manufacturer

Rumor: Switch 2 Revealed by Case Manufacturer

Youtube Channel Switchup received a carrying case, reportedly for Nintendo Switch 2, from accessory manufacturer Ivoler. However, it's not the case that is the subject of the rumor, it's what Switchup found inside that is. Switchup tells viewers that what is inside is a 3D-printed mockup of Nintendo...
Cliff Blezinski on the Genesis of Fortnite

Cliff Blezinski on the Genesis of Fortnite

To celebrate a new season of Fortnite as well as the new OG Fortnite permanent game mode, let's take a step back to where it all began; the Spike TV Video Game Awards in 2011. What's become lost to history is the fact that Fortnite started out as...
Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 Joy Con Images Leak

Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 Joy Con Images Leak

NOTE: THIS IS A RUMOR. NOTHING HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED BY NINTENDO. A user by the name of Mario 68 has posted a video on Bilibili that contains alleged stills of the Joy-Cons for the successor to the Nintendo Switch. Sporting what looks to be magnetic attachments vs....
Robert Stein Loses out on Tetris

Robert Stein Loses out on Tetris

During the negotiations for the rights to Tetris, the man who first purchased the rights to the game from Russia made a critical mistake. Because Robert Stein failed to pay the Russian Government what he had owed for pc rights to the game, The Soviet Ministry of Software...
Review: Turtle Beach Kone II and Kone II Air

Review: Turtle Beach Kone II and Kone II Air

What's in the Box? - Kone II AirKone II Air MouseCharging CableUSB Wireless AdapterUSB-C (A) Adapter What's in the Box? - Kone II WiredKone II Wired Mouse First Impressions: The Kone II lineup features Turtle Beach’s ergonomic design and all the modern features and customization you will ever...
Review: Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 Headset

Review: Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 Headset

Turtle Beach is quickly, once again, becoming the undisputed king of gaming peripherals. Having expanded its scope into PC accessories and console controllers, it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. To continue to bolster their arsenal, Turtle Beach has released updated versions of some of their biggest hits. Among...
Review: Contra: Operation Galuga (PS5)

Review: Contra: Operation Galuga (PS5)

Who's down for some old-school, challenging, curse-word-inducing fun? We're happy to inform gamers that Contra: Operation Galuga provides just that; and it provides a lot of it. Contra: Operation Galuga is a remake/sequel to one of the most difficult, yet satisfying NES games ever created. It provides old-school...
When Ken Lobb Headed to Xbox

When Ken Lobb Headed to Xbox

While he was Head of Game Development at Nintendo, Ken Lobb had a secret. When he got home at night, he was playing Xbox. His interest in Microsoft's debut console was due to the power and ease of development for the system, as well as his familiarity with...