There's A Hidden Secret Inside The LEGO Super Mario Question Block Set

And a lovely Easter Egg, too.It's weird to give a spoiler warning for a LEGO set, but this article will obviously spoil elements of the secrets and surprises in the Question Block. If you want to go in fresh, stop reading already.Ever since the LEGO Super Mario Question Block set was announced, we've been wondering... what's up with that little flap...

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Jackbox Party Pack 8 Is Coming To Switch This Autumn

Including a new take on Drawful.The Jackbox Party Pack 8 is almost here, and what do you mean you didn't know there were already eight of them?The super-successful minigame collections have been a mainstay of game-savvy friend groups ever since Jackbox branched out from their "You Don't Know Jack" trivia games into a broader range of offerings, and...

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Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - Prince’s Edition Is Out Now On Switch, Here's The Launch Trailer

DLC included.It's been quite the wait for Switch fans – Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom first released on PS4 back in March 2018 – but the chance to see Level 5's acclaimed RPG on Nintendo's system has finally arrived.Technically released as the 'Prince's Edition' on Switch, the game tells the story of Evan Pettwhisker Tildrum, a kid who lost his promised...

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SUDA51 Would Love To Revive A Lesser-Known Nintendo Classic

"I know deep down inside me it’s not okay for me to make a Zelda game".As you may have already seen, we've recently shared a video interview (and the full transcript if you prefer) with the one and only SUDA51, a hugely influential developer that recently brought us No More Heroes III on the Switch. We delve into the series, in terms of its history...

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Video: SUDA51 On No More Heroes And The Future Of Travis Touchdown

Grasshopper has bigger plans.The recent launch of No More Heroes III completed the journey of series protagonist Travis Touchdown, capping off a trilogy of games (plus a spin-off) that began back on the Wii. Fans of iconic game director SUDA51 had waited a while for this one, and apparently this game will be his final outing with Travis.With the entire...

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Poetic Adventure The Lightbringer Arrives Soon On Switch

Demo out now on the eShop.Back in the Spring we highlighted The Lightbringer, which has been developed by Rock Square Thunder and will be released by Zordix Publishing. It's an adventure puzzle-platformer that looks rather promising, and an interesting touch is that story narration comes from the protagonist's sister and is fully voiced in verse.The...

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Review: Eastward - A Creative Zelda-Like Adventure With Absolutely Killer Art

East? I thought you said Weast.The line between an homage and a copycat can often be a blurry one, and it feels like all too often that new games borrowing ideas from old games fall on the wrong side of it. Instead of offering creative new takes on favored concepts, these games are more content to prod you with a sharp elbow as they say “’member?” over...

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Random: IKEA's Gaming Range Has The Essentials, Like A Mug Holder And Neck Pillow

Batman-chic.While the term 'gamer' is becoming increasingly vague, which is a positive sign that everyone from small children to retirees can love video games as a perfectly normal part of life, the conventional use of the phrase is still a segment of the market relentlessly targeted by companies. IKEA is another joining in, creating a range of gaming...

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Dead Cells 'Practice Makes Perfect' Update Makes The Game Easier, But Only If You Want That

New Aspects feature adds "incredibly strong powers".Motion Twin and Evil Empire have released the 25th – yes, twenty-fifth – update for Dead Cells. Called 'Practice Makes Perfect', the update intends to make things a little easier for new players or those who want to have a gentler time exploring everything the game has to offer.One new addition is...

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Japan's Getting A Stunning Zelda: Skyward Sword Soundtrack With An Adorable Music Box

We need it.For the 500th time this year, we're here to express our excruciating jealousy over the amazing things Nintendo fans in Japan get treated to. This time, it's a stunning Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword soundtrack collection.From Nippon Columbia, the new soundtrack will be available to Japanese fans in either a Regular or First Press Limited...

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