This Day in Gaming History: PlayStation 5 Hits the Streets

This Day in Gaming History: PlayStation 5 Hits the Streets

On November 12th, 2020, Sony unleashed what has become the fastest-selling console in US history, PlayStation 5. Gamers in North America, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea became the first to receive the console, with most other regions releasing on November 19th. PlayStation 5 dropped with two...
This Day in Gaming History: eSports is Born

This Day in Gaming History: eSports is Born

On November 10th, 1981, the birthplace of eSports was cemented in gaming history. Twin Galaxies, which was located on Main Street in Ottumwa, Iowa first opened it's doors to the public. What first was seen as a way for owner Walter Day to spend most of his time...
Turtle Beach Burst II Pro Gaming Mouse

Turtle Beach Burst II Pro Gaming Mouse

Last year, I had the opportunity to review the Turtle Beach Burst II Air, Turtle Beach’s slightly lighter companion to the Burst II Pro. I’ve been using the Air as my daily driver for over a year, and I was pumped to get my hands on the Burst...
This Day in Gaming History: A Legend is Born

This Day in Gaming History: A Legend is Born

Hiroshi Yamauchi, the man whose vision took Nintendo's focus away from a playing card company and pushed them into one of the most important video game companies in the world, was born on this date in 1927. The Nintendo Color TV-Game 6 console, marking a significant moment in...
How Iwata Convinced Reggie to Join Nintendo

How Iwata Convinced Reggie to Join Nintendo

In his book Changing the Game, Retired President of Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime references what it took for him to leave the hospitality industry and join a video game company. During the recruiting process, Fils-Aime confided in his mentors and colleagues in similar positions that he'd been...
Nintendo of America President Channels His Inner Mattrick

Nintendo of America President Channels His Inner Mattrick

In an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser acknowledged that pricing of Nintendo Switch 2 is higher than some consumers would like or can afford. In doing so, critics panned his statement as condescending towards the Nintendo fanbase. Bowser said: "We recognize...
Game Chat and Nintendo Switch 2: A Match Made in Heaven

Game Chat and Nintendo Switch 2: A Match Made in Heaven

In an interview with IGN's Logan Plant, Nintendo of America Vice President Bill Trinen covered a myriad of topics including GameChat. While this has been a staple of the gaming industry for years, this marks the first time that Nintendo is providing native social interaction without use of...
Nintendo Switch Successor Unveiled

Nintendo Switch Successor Unveiled

After months rumors and leaks, Nintendo has released a first-look trailer for Nintendo Switch 2. While there's no software announcements outside of a quick look at an as-yet-unannounced Mario Kart title, the design of the device was shown, as well as a first look at the device dock....
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...