Category: Video Games

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay Showcase Streamed

Pak Hanu

Nintendo has recently released the first full gameplay video for The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Keep in mind for those who want to go in blind should avoid this gameplay video as it contains some minor spoilers. The gameplay video starts off with a brand ability that will be introduced in the game known as “Recall.” As seen in the previous game trailers, Recall will allow players to “rewind” objects. With this powers players will be able to rewind objects to go above the clouds to reach…

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TWK Reviews Episode 54: WWE 2K23 is a Slight Step Forward

T Dub

Hello Hero-Club, TDub here, and welcome to my review of WWE’s annual video game release, WWE 2K23! For the first time since the series’ return with, WWE 2K22, 2K has managed to release a yearly sequel. Interestingly, with the return to the usual format, the game, itself has been seen as quite the big deal.   For those unaware, WWE 2K20, was the culmination of every bad decision that 2K could possibly make. As a result, WWE 2K20 ended up becoming the most glitch filled, high-budgeted wrestling game in recent…

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TWK Reviews Episode 53: Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star is a Real Game

T Dub

Hello all, TDub here and today we’re taking a look at Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star. Yes, this game is real,and yes, it’s a Nintendo Switch exclusive! For those not familiar with the world of Fist of the North Star, it’s a post-apocalyptic wasteland with almost no water available and just to add a bit of flavor there’s a Mad Max style influence on the character design. The main protagonist is a man by the name of Kenshiro who practices the deadly martial art known as Hokuto Shinken…

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TWK Reviews Episode 52: A Quick Look at Like a Dragon: Ishin!

T Dub

Hello all, TDub here once again with a bit of a quick look at the much anticipated title from RGG Studio, Like a Dragon: Ishin! with this being a review of the Playstation 5 version of the game. For anyone unaware, Ishin is a remaster/remake of a game that for ages was exclusive to the Playstation 3. In Japan. I hope that I don’t have to explain why a modern re-release of it is such a huge deal. There truly is no comeback story in the world of gaming better…

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 Trailer Streamed

Pak Hanu

Nintendo has recently updated their official Youtube channnel with a trailer for the fourth wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course. For those who are not aware, the previous wave was released last December. Similar to the previous three waves, the fourth wave will include a variety of tracks alongside Birdo who will be a new playable racer. Birdo’s latest console forway was in Mario Kart Wii, however she was recently featured as a playable racer in the Mario Kart Tour app. The newly added tracks include: Tour…

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February 2023 Pokémon Presents Presentation Streamed

Pak Hanu

Earlier this morning, The Pokémon Company streamed a Pokémon Presents presentation. The presentation started with details for Pokémon World Championships 2023, which will be held in Yokoyama Japan from Aug 11-13. Next, The Pokémon Company announced that a special version cards will be released as a part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic. Not much was shown about this release, however more details will be available on a later date. Continuing on, The Pokémon Company has announced they have teamed up with Dwarf Studios to develop a new animated…

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February 2023 Nintendo Direct Streamed

Pak Hanu

Nintendo has recently broadcast an all-new Nintendo Direct! As per usual, it featured a look at many of the games that will be released in 2023 and beyond. The direct began with the first look at Pikmin 4, revealing the new captains and the new Ice Pikmin species. Pikmin 4 is set to release later this Summer on July 21, 2023. Next, the direct looked at the third volume in the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass. The third volume will feature a new hero named Marsha, and the expansion pass…

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[Con Report] Magfest 2023: It Has Gone Super Now!

Brian Benjamin

Salutations Heroes and Villains, Ben Odinson here with a convention report on this year’s Super MAGfest. Hosted at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, the convention spanned from January 5th to the 8th. For those who are unaware on what Super MAGfest, here is the event’s official summary before I continue. Short for “Music and Gaming Festival,” MAGFest is a four day-long event dedicated to the appreciation of video game music, gaming of all types, and the gaming community. The event runs 24 hours a day, and…

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TWK Reviews Episode 50: A Hat in Time is Indie Gaming Perfection

T Dub

Hello, Hero-Club, TDub here with another video game review. Today, we are taking a look at the smash hit from Gear For Breakfast, A Hat in Time. Now, A Hat in Time is a throwback to the collect-a-thons of days gone. We are talking the likes of Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, Spyro the Dragon, Jak and Daxter, etc. So, as someone who grew up in that era of games, this was tailor made to scratch that nostalgia itch.   For those who never played a game like this, then good…

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Valiant’s Shadowman: Remastered Named Best Retro Game of 2022 by Digital Foundry

Brian Benjamin
Valiant comics logo

We got some news coming out of Valiant today, so check the press release down below. I have to say I am interested in playing Shadowman: Remastered as I’m a fan of some Retro games. January 12th, 2023 – The Deadside dominated 2022 as SHADOWMAN: REMASTERED from Valiant Entertainment and Nightdive Studios was named the Best Retro Game of the Year from noted ReedPop affiliate site Digital Foundry. Valiant’s SHADOWMAN character is one of the many popular characters in Valiant’s connected universe of more than 2,000 characters. Co-created in 1992 by…

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