By Staff Reports On July 15, Donkey Kong, the unstoppable king of swing, returns to the Nintendo Switch system with his touchstone adventure, the classic Super NES™ game Donkey Kong Country™. With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you’ll be able to join Donkey Kong, his pal Diddy Kong and their trusty animal friends as they explore jungles, climb snowcapped mountains…Read moreRead more
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Donkey Kong Country Swings Onto Nintendo Switch Online This Month
Netflix, CD Projekt Red, and Studio Trigger Come Together for Global Anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
By Staff Reports Netflix, CD Projekt Red, and Studio Trigger announce an all new original anime series CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS set in the same universe as the upcoming game, Cyberpunk 2077. The series will premiere in 2022. CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS tells a standalone, 10-episode story about a street kid trying to survive in a technology and body…Read moreRead more
Nerdist Pop Culture Panel Series NERDIST NEWS TALKS BACK Returns June 22
By Staff Reports Today, Nerdist announced the popular series Nerdist News Talks Back will return on their official YouTube channel. Beginning Monday, June 22, fans can join host Dan Casey (Nerdist News, Explainiac) and a rotating panel of experts, luminaries, and celebrities from the pop culture universe to abandon character limits and dig into fascinating discussions of everything (and anything)…Read moreRead more
EA Announces Starship Dogfighter Star Wars: Squadrons, Coming to Xbox One October 2
By Staff Reports (XBox Wire)— Hop in and take the controls of X-Wings and TIE-Fighters this Fall with Star Wars: Squadrons, a new starship dogfighting game taking place in the Star Wars universe shortly after the events of “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.” Experience life as both a New Republic and…Read moreRead more
The Alpha Is Coming to PREDATOR: HUNTING GROUNDS
By Staff Reports In collaboration with 20th Century Studios, and game developer IllFonic, the National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) today announced the Alpha Predator, an original design by the toy company, as a playable class in Predator: Hunting Grounds for the PS4™ system. The initial run of the Alpha Predator action figure in the US will see a…Read moreRead more
Action-RPG Tower of Time coming soon to Switch, PS4, and Xbox One
By Staff Reports Indie publisher Digerati and developer Event Horizon are pleased to confirm the release dates for innovative action-RPG Tower of Time. The epic adventure launches 23/24 June on PS4 (NA/EU respectively), 25 June on Nintendo Switch, and 26 June on Xbox One. Already a hit with players on PC – it has a 9/10…Read moreRead more
Curse of the Sea Rats Launches Kickstarter Campaign
By Staff Reports Independent games developer Petoons Studio is releasing a Kickstarter campaign on June 2nd to fund their new hand-drawn ratoidvania Curse of the Sea Rats for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam. Curse of the Sea Rats packs all of the best features from the metroidvania genre featuring beautiful 2D hand-drawn…Read moreRead more
Blair Witch comes to Nintendo Switch on June 25th
By Staff Reports Today, Bloober Team, the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Layers of Fear and Observer game, in partnership with global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), call you back to the woods with the upcoming release of Blair Witch on Nintendo Switch. The game is set to launch on June 25th, 2020…Read moreRead more
SUDA51, Nioh 2’s Fumihiko Yasuda Among Gaming Guests Highlighting MomoCon’s First Digital Event May 21 – 24
By Staff Reports MomoConline, a virtual event celebrating gaming, pop culture, and animation, will delight fans from May 21 – 24 in place of the previously planned MomoCon 2020. The digital party kicks off on the official MomoCon Twitch network with a bevy of panels and special guest appearances across all four days. Acclaimed game…Read moreRead more
Project C28: Video Game Review- INFINITE BEYOND THE MIND
By Noble Morris Project C28 here, back with a video game review for Pastrami Nation! This time, I check out Infinite Beyond the Mind! Here’s some info on the game: Developed by Emilie COYO and published by Blowfish Studios. Infinite – Beyond The Mind is a futuristic retro action platformer. Raised on battlefields in a…Read moreRead more
The Legacy Continues — Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2, Remastered From Ramp to Rail on September 4
By Staff Reports The videogame that transformed the skateboarding world is back! The original birdman Tony Hawk, and Vicarious Visions, the studio that reinvigorated Crash with the Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy, have teamed up to bring fans remastered versions of the first two badass games in the critically acclaimed Tony Hawk franchise — Tony…Read moreRead more
Pastrami Nation Mega Podcast!
Welcome to Pastrami Nation’s Mega Podcast! Join Nolan, Jason, and a slew of amazing podcasters, reviewers, and guests from our eight-year history! We talk about pop culture during these COVID times, debate what franchise is doing better in 2020 (Star Wars or Star Trek), and learn about our amazing giveaways that end on May 13th!!!
Power-Con Postponed Until 2021 – Online Experience to Be Announced Soon for 2020
By Staff Reports As the safety and well-being of fans is of the upmost importance, the team at Power-Con has decided to postpone our 2020 event. Power-Con will return September 11 & 12, 2021 to the Hilton Anaheim in Anaheim, California. Everyone at Power-Con has remained optimistic that the 2020 event could continue as originally…Read moreRead more
Life is Strange – Strings Review
By Kevin Hoskinson Based on the 2015 episodic video game Life Is Strange, Titan Comic’s “Life is Strange: Strings” is the continuing story of young photography student Max Claufield, who is suddenly gifted with the ability to rewind time. Using her unique gift, she was able to reconnect with her old friend Chloe as well…Read moreRead more
ZexRow, Reverse2k, Michelle Phan, and Nate Robinson Invite Fortnite Community to Charity Streamathon #GamersVSCovid, Set for April 26
By Staff Reports #GamersVSCovid, a charity streamathon in support of Direct Relief’s Covid-19 Fund for Community Health, kicks off this Sunday, April 26 with free-to-enter, donation-encouraged tournaments featuring Fortnite hosted by Team SoloMid’s ZexRow and Reverse2k, YouTube sensation Michelle Phan, former NBA pro Nate Robinson, and other fan-favorite content creators. The 12-hour streamathon will be…Read moreRead more
TT Isle of Man 2 Video Game Review
By Noble Morris Hey guys, Project C28 here, back with a video game review of TT Isle of Man 2! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL AND WATCHING THE VIDEO You can follow me on Facebook & Instagram at Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Projectc28/ Instagram: @PROJECT_C28 https://www.instagram.com/projectc28/ @ohhinoble https://www.instagram.com/ohhinoble/ PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/projectc28/ GUYS YOU CAN FOLLOW GIRLFRIEND HERE:…Read moreRead more
Free Final Update to Super Mario Maker 2 Adds World-Building Mode and New Course Parts
By Staff Reports The Super Mario Maker 2 game allows players to unleash their creativity with more new options and the ability to create their own world map. On April 22, the free final update to Super Mario Maker 2 for the Nintendo Switch system adds a new World Maker mode, as well as a host of new content and features….Read moreRead more
Cyberpunk 2077 Meets Xbox One X in Custom Console
By Staff Reports CD PROJEKT RED announces the upcoming release of limited-edition, Cyberpunk 2077-inspired Xbox One X console. Created in collaboration between designers from CD PROJEKT RED and Microsoft, the limited-edition, 1TB console encapsulates the urban decay and vibrant tech of Night City. Its design features glow-in-the-dark elements, custom decorative panels, LEDs, color-shift effects, and…Read moreRead more
Kakao Games Announces Collaboration With Kong Studios for Guardian Tales in Western Markets
By Staff Reports Kakao Games announced today that it will be publishing Kong Studios’ upcoming game: Guardian Tales. The game will be serviced worldwide by the publisher and will be launched in several phases. Guardian Tales is currently already available on Google Play in Canada with an iOS version following shortly. The soft launch window…Read moreRead more
Pastrami Nation Podcast- SDCC 2020, Quibi, Animal Crossing, and Linebreakers Art Drive!
By Nolan P. Smith Join Nolan Smith, Eddie Aguirre and Kevin Hoskinson for a social distance, recorded Pastrami Nation podcast! On this episode we discuss the cancellation of the San Diego Comic Con, Quibi, Animal Crossing, Linebreakers Charity Art Drive and more! Check out video and audio versions below! www.pastramination.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/pastramination Instagram: @pastramination Twitter:…Read moreRead more
Comic-Con 2020, WonderCon Cancelled in Light of the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Staff Reports For the first time in its 50-year history San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC), the organizers behind the annual pop culture celebration, announced today with deep regret that there will be no Comic-Con in 2020. The event will instead return to the San Diego Convention Center from July 22-25, 2021. Recognizing that countless…Read moreRead more
New Trailer and Stills for Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge
By Staff Reports One of the most popular videogame franchises in history comes to animated life in Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge, an all-new, feature-length film produced by Warner Bros. Animation in coordination with NeatherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting April 12, 2020,…Read moreRead more
Vigor is Coming to Nintendo Switch
By Staff Reports Bohemia Interactive is proud to announce that their popular shoot-and-loot title, Vigor, is coming to the Nintendo Switch™. After the news was announced on March 26th on the Nintendo Direct showcase, players have the opportunity to participate in the Closed Beta from April 9th to April 16th. Enrollment to the beta will…Read moreRead more
Titan Reveals New Horizon Zero Dawn Comic Series Starring Aloy And Talanah
By Staff Reports Titan Comics and Guerrilla embark on an exciting adventure together, as they announce the first original comic book series set in the world of the global smash-hit PS4 game Horizon Zero Dawn. The hotly-anticipated debut issue is set to arrive in stores summer 2020 with a cover by superstar artist Stanley “Artgerm”…Read moreRead more
Moons of Madness Is Now Available On Consoles
By Staff Reports You can finally launch into space and experience Lovecraftian horror on your PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, as developer Rock Pocket Games and publisher Funcom announce the console release of Moons of Madness. Watch the trailer! Assume the role of Shane Newehart, chief engineer on a research facility on Mars, where something is…Read moreRead more
New Nintendo Direct Mini Highlights a Wide Variety of Games Coming to Nintendo Switch this Year
By Staff Reports During the latest Nintendo Direct Mini video presentation, Nintendo shined the spotlight on a breadth of different types of games launching for the Nintendo Switch system in 2020 – some of which are available today! Games featured in the video include sprawling role-playing adventures like Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition and BRAVELY DEFAULT…Read moreRead more
ORIGIN PC Joins Folding@Home Research Efforts Using Gaming PC Power
By Staff Reports ORIGIN PC and CORSAIR are putting out a call to action to all PC gamers and PC users around the world to join Folding@Home to help accelerate the research of COVID-19. Folding@Home works by simulating the dynamics of coronavirus proteins to aid in the discovery of potentially druggable pockets. To help with…Read moreRead more
FaZe Clan’s First #Fight2Fund Online Pro-Am Tournament Raises Nearly $50,000 In Support Of Communities Affected By COVID-19
By Staff Reports FaZe Clan, the world’s most popular esports and gaming entertainment collective, activated the global streaming community for positive action during the current pandemic with its first #FIGHT2FUND online pro-am tournament earlier this week. Organized by FaZe Clan in less than 48 hours, the worldwide community galvanized for the first competition in the…Read moreRead more
Your Island Getaway Starts Now! Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Now Available
By Staff Reports Picture it: You just landed on your own deserted island paradise. You instantly find your inner peace as you hear the soothing sound of ocean waves. You set up your new tent and, before calling it a night, decide to wander around the island to take it all in. Before long, you…Read moreRead more
A Statement from Pastrami Nation Regarding the Coronavirus, Pop Culture and More
By Nolan P. Smith Editor I have watched the world change in a matter of days, as we all have. It went from precautions to self-isolation and social distancing in the blink of an eye. First and foremost, I hope everyone reading this is safe and healthy. What we are seeing is a nation driven…Read moreRead more