Mario + Rabbids is the only turn-based Mario series since Super Mario RPG for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and it has been quite successful. Kingdom Battle, its first installment, was a huge hit for Ubisoft, and Sparks of Hope is sitting as the best-selling game on Nintendo’s eShop at…

This lovely game may not seem like much at first, but is a surprising little adventure about a young girl and the dragon who loves her. Nippon Ichi’s The Cruel King and the Great Hero is a heartwarming tale about a young girl being raised by a mighty dragon. The game…

Religion is a very difficult topic. On the one hand, it gives meaning to millions of lives and allows them to push forward through tough times. On the other, many powerful people have used the good faith of people to do selfish acts. Many awful deeds have also been done…

What started as a 3DS digital-only exclusive back in 2014 has grown to be a three-part series that spans multiple consoles. Even past Azure Striker Gunvolt, there are several spinoff series, such as Mighty Gunvolt and Gunvolt Chronicles. Overall, this series has appeared to have quite a bit of success,…

In the realm of game makers, the Nintendo Switch has Super Mario Maker 2, RPG Maker MV, and now, Game Builder Garage. The first two have maintained a reasonable fan base with RPG Maker offering a successful PC version since the series’ initial release in 1992. Similarly, the Super Mario…

Demon Gaze Extra is yet another game from the PS Vita catalog that’s been enhanced and ported to the Nintendo Switch. What gives it the “Extra“ name are some quality of life improvements such as the autopilot system and toggleable fast battles, a new class that’s unlocked halfway through the…

Popular media franchises usually generate spin-offs. The fans get more content, and the higher-ups more money, so it’s a win-win situation. In this regard, videogame adaptations are highly popular, as it allows fans to play as their favorite characters. While some franchises only get mobile game adaptations (that often rip…

Xenoblade Chronicles has grown to be a successful JRPG series following its initial release on the Wii in 2010. From a JRPG that Nintendo initially wasn’t going to bring over, to a multi-million series, Xenoblade Chronicles has truly come a long way. The announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was met…

Nostalgia is king in the modern era of entertainment. From reboots of old movie franchises to ports of classic games onto new video game systems, audiences crave what feels familiar. In the absence of an older property, new artists have been leaning into a nostalgic style, particularly when it comes…

Released by otome giants Otomate and Idea Factory, Variable Barricade is the latest game localized by Aksys and brought to the Nintendo Switch. With otome games popping up left, right, and center for Nintendo’s console, does it have enough to stand out? Story Variable Barricade’s protagonist is Hibari Tojo, the…