What are you playing this weekend? (July 13)

Jim Norman, Editor Just like last weekend, I’ll be pouring my heart and soul into Hades for the next few days. I’ve yet to complete a full run (I had to take a break for my own sanity after reaching Hades’ second attack phase before dying), but I’m determined to do so soon. Pretty cool … Read more

Could another Nintendo series adopt the ‘traditional’ Zelda template?

The candidates – Light fantasy While not necessarily part of the traditional Zelda formula, a light fantasy setting is a hallmark of all Zelda titles. It is also common in Zelda clones. Here are a few franchises Nintendo could use if they stuck to the fantasy trope: Child Ikarus Let’s start this list with perhaps … Read more

Soapbox: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Won’t Be the Franchise’s ‘BOTW Moment’, and That’s OK

Image: Nintendo Life When Nintendo closed its latest Direct presentation with the full reveal of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the world got a little louder for a moment as fans celebrated the glorious return of one of the company’s most revered franchises. FinallyAfter its initial announcement in 2017, Prime 4 is scheduled to launch in … Read more

What are you playing this weekend? (1 June)

Jim Norman, staff writer I rolled credits on Animal Well this week, which means I only have about 97% of the game left to complete. I plan to do some serious exploring this weekend and see how many times I can mutter to myself, “Wait, how long have I been able to do this?” That?” … Read more

Monster Hunter Stories Producer Talks Co-Development, Confirms Zelda DLC Not Included on Switch

Image: Capcom The Nintendo 3DS had a lot of incredible exclusives and in its heyday there were many of them on sale Monster Hunter series. One gem that really stands out from its glasses-less 3D siblings is Monster Hunter Stories. Developed as a collaboration between Capcom and Marvelous, this turn-based RPG was quite a change … Read more