Japanese games

On Pokemon Day 2024, we were treated to a sneak peek at a second entry in the Legends series, Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Promising to be an ambitious new adventure in the world of Pokemon, a lot of questions sprung up after the announcement. So far, we still have more questions than answers, but some careful investigation and digging have given us a better understanding of what’s in store with this title. It may not be the next full-generation title, but there’s a lot to be excited about with this title, so let’s dive…

Square Enix Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is out now, but it’s only available on PlayStation 5. As is the case with Helldivers 2, Xbox players might be feeling left out of the fun as one of the year’s most critically acclaimed games isn’t on their platform. Although the original Final Fantasy VII is no longer on Xbox Game Pass, quite a few other fantastic RPGs from or inspired by Japanese developers are. If you’re looking for a great RPG on Game Pass that’ll fill the void, try these titles, listed in no particular order,…

The Pokémon Company The Pokémon Company revealed during today’s Pokémon Presents showcase that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be released in 2025. The show, which was held on Pokémon Day, the 28th anniversary of this popular RPG franchise, also contained a plethora of announcements about new Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid battles, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. and updates for mobile games like Pokémon Go, Pokémon Sleep, and Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Cafe Remix, and Pokémon Unite. The most notable announcement from the…

Nintendo Mother 3, the highly requested cult-classic RPG for the Game Boy Advance, is set to appear today on the Nintendo Switch Online service. But there’s a catch: It’s only available in Japan. North Americans were first introduced to the Mother series under the name Earthbound on the SNES in 1995. As was common at the time, the game was renamed for the West in an attempt to avoid confusion. In 2006, a third entry was released in Japan for the GBA simply called Mother 3, but it has never had an official translation…

Now that 2024 is here, the countdown is on. Rumors suggest that the Nintendo’s Switch long-awaited successor is coming by the end of the year. While there’s no official word from Nintendo on that yet, there’s good reason to think it could happen. The current lineup of Switch games for 2024 is looking thin, so one could reasonably guess that developers may be off working on Switch 2 games by now. As I begin to reflect on the Switch’s wildly successful life span, I can’t help but think  about what a bounty of games its…

Giovanni Colantonio / Digital Trends If you haven’t purchased the Nintendo Switch yet, or if you want to expand your Nintendo Switch gaming library, you don’t want to miss the last-minute discounts that you can get for the holiday season. The bargains will let you stretch your budget so you can buy more gifts for your loved ones and for yourself, and we’ve collected our favorite offers below so that you won’t need to scour the internet yourself. You better hurry with your purchases if any of them catch your eye,…

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince MSRP $59.99 “Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is fun enough to give frustrated Pokémon fans a solid alternative.” Pros Fun turn-based combat Charming monster designs Engaging fusion system Varied environments Cons Performance issues,…

Nintendo There are some truly fantastic Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday deals going on right now with Best Buy being a true highlight for anyone seeking to own a Nintendo Switch OLED. Today, you can buy the Nintendo Switch OLED paired up with one of the best Switch games — Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The whole bundle costs $350 and also features three months of Nintendo Switch Online which is worth $8. The game has a $60 value so you’re basically paying just $282 for the console. A seriously tempting deal, here’s what…

Stanislav Kogiku/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images / Stanislav Kogiku/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images If you bought a Nintendo Switch as part of the recent Black Friday sales, then you’re in luck because there’s a huge sale on Nintendo Switch games going on at Best Buy right now. It’s 180 games, so pretty much anything you could want in terms of genre is in there, including Super Smash Bros and Pokémon Legends: Arceus; it’s chock-full of games that you can grab for cheap right now. We’ve done our best to…

Mario and friends have chased down Peach to Marrymore late into Super Mario RPG. It isn’t Bowser who has her in his clutches this time, but Booster, who intends to marry the princess against her will. After busting into the church to call things off, Peach’s crown and other accessories will be scattered across the chapel. You will need to find every last missing item before the ceremony begins, but they aren’t all in plain sight. Here is where to find Peach’s crown and all her other accessories in Super Mario RPG.…