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'Pokemon Go's Ban in Saudi Arabia Isn't New, Religion Never Got Along with Pikachu
Pokemon has had a long history of butting heads with religious groups, and that hasn't stopped with Pokemon GO. Saudi Arabia has just extended fatwa to the game which essentially bans it, claiming it goes against Islamic beliefs.
Tara FoulkrodPublished 6 years ago in GamersWhy ‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ Will Probably Be My Favorite Game in the Series
I am a long-time Zelda nerd. I started my love of the Hyrule universe back at the age of four with the very first The Legend of Zelda game, and I’ve played and loved every Zelda since. I own the Hyrule Historia, I’ve read up on all sorts of theories and timelines, sorted through the lore of the franchise, and I even have a Master Sword tattoo. Before E3 2016, if you would have asked me which game was my favorite, I would have told you, “Hands down, A Link to the Past with Between Two Worlds as a close second and Ocarina in third.”
Tara FoulkrodPublished 6 years ago in GamersNot Psyducking Around: Joshua Dunlop Is Back With Even More Hyper-Realistic Pokémon Designs
Joshua Dunlop's notoriety as an exceptional concept artist, creature designer and illustrator of all things Pokémon continues to grow, with his real-life rendering of #Nintendo's much loved creatures of fantasy seeing a change of fortune for the London-based artist.
Your Nintendo Switch 2017 Holiday Buyer's Guide
By now, we're well aware that the Nintendo Switch has absolutely taken the world by storm since releasing last March. The Switch bug has even affected yours truly! As far as my Vocal content goes, it's all I've written about so far.
Steve FusinatoPublished 6 years ago in GamersNintendo Switch Won't Get 'Borderlands 3' — And That's Not Good News For Fans
With all the Nintendo Switch news that's been buzzing round, many of us had been holding our breath to find out which third-party games would be confirmed for the new console. And with all the announcements, perhaps the biggest absence that's been felt is that of #RPG first-person shooter Borderlands 3. Indeed, fans have been badgering Randy Pitchford of Gearbox Software about this omission, so much so that when the question was posed via Twitter, he gave us this response:
Dustin MurphyPublished 6 years ago in GamersJoy-Con To The World: Our First Look At Nintendo Switch's Immersive Controller
Game controllers. One of the most important elements of console and PC gaming. These handheld devices allow us to play games with ease and to interact with games in ways we never imagined. They also offer up a level of gameplay that mouse and keyboard do not. The #NintendoSwitch Joy-Con is a mesmerizing piece of equipment that has us seeing gaming and all its possibilities in a whole new light. Let's take a peek at this controller that's piqued the world's interest.
Dustin MurphyPublished 6 years ago in GamersTogetic Is One Hard Catch As Second Generation Comes To 'Pokémon Go'
If there's one game that's captivated fans, it's undoubtedly Pokémon Go, a game that broke all sorts of records around the world, brought friends together and even helped people make new ones. It's through #PokemonGo that this franchise was introduced to a new platform outside of the #3DS, with its augmented reality experience.
Dustin MurphyPublished 6 years ago in GamersYou'll Want To Catch Them All With Nintendo's Poké Ball Themed 2DS XL
During today's rather lengthy Nintendo Direct, the company took time to give us a view of what they have coming down the pipeline for fans in the upcoming year. Once they shifted away from games for a few minutes, Nintendo enthusiasts had a moment to rejoice thanks to the focus on upcoming hardware.
Dustin MurphyPublished 6 years ago in GamersWii U Officially Shut Down After Switch Announcement, But There Were Some Great Games
Ever since Nintendo of America has announced the Nintendo Switch, there'd been a lot of worry that both the Wii U and the New Nintendo 3DS would no longer be supported. And, now, Nintendo has announced that the Wii U is officially out of production as of
Dustin MurphyPublished 6 years ago in Gamers'Pokémon' RPG Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2018: Here's What We Know
Back in June, President and CEO of The Pokémon Company, Tsunekazu Ishihara, took to YouTube where he would announce a new project under the name Pokémon RPG, which would be released in 2018 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. During an interview with Bloomberg, Ishihara provided insight into their upcoming project.
Dustin MurphyPublished 6 years ago in GamersA Nintendo Game Boy Classic Could Be Headed Our Way According to a Trademark Filing
Nintendo in recent days has found success in re-releasing their classic consoles in new formats. Both the #NESClassic and #SNESClassics have been sold out since their launches, and have even driven fans into a frenzy in their attempt to buy one. Now, it seems that #Nintendo may be delving back into their retro releases with a newly released Game Boy Classic. At least that's what a current trademark filing is telling us.
Dustin MurphyPublished 6 years ago in GamersWhy I Love: 'Kirby Super Star Ultra'
SPOILERS I still remember that day. 11-year-old me was sitting on my mother’s bed on a sunny afternoon, the glare of the sun interrupting the picture of the show I was watching (it might’ve been Flying Rhino Junior High, I don’t know). Then, as if the heavens forced this path upon me, a cloud covered the sun, clearing up the picture as my show cut to a commercial break, and that iconic “Super Tuff Pink Puff” advertisement flashed onto the screen. In my first conscious defeat to market consumerism, I pursued Kirby Super Star Ultra for months until I finally got my hands on it.