The Wii U Is Getting Harder To Find

“Grab a Wii U while you can, because they won’t be around forever,” a Nintendo executive said in a 2016 interview, as the company geared up for the launch of Switch. The Wii U has vanished from retail stores and, now, used games salespeople across the country are saying that they’re not seeing many Wii…

A patch deployed early this morning seemsto have fixed Monster Hunter World’s matchmaking issues on the Xbox One. Searching and joining rooms works! SOS works! Maybe next time Capcom will have an Xbox One beta, too!

Comparing Nintendo Switch Sales To The Wii’s And The Wii U’s

The Nintendo Switch sure is doing great. Previously, we’ve seen how its sales numbers compare with the PS4’s, but let’s now look at how it stacks up with Nintendo’s last two consoles. The comparison is interesting, because the Wii, of course, was a smash hit. The Wii U was not. These sales charts appeared at…

After 27 Years, Manga Akagi Ends Today 

Gambling-themed manga Akagi debuted in the early 1990s. Today, its run is coming to a close. Set in the mahjong world, Akagi told the story of a gambling genius who uses unorthodox techniques to keep others on their toes and test his luck. According to the manga’s official site, Akagi’s 27-year run is “finally concluding.”…

These Japanese Traffic Cones Are Spiritual And Beautiful

Traffic cones are roadside eyesores. But in Japan, there are spiritual ones, depicting the guardian of travelers and children. On Japanese roads, stone Jizo Bosatsu statues are ubiquitous. If you’ve taken a walk in the city or a hike in the countryside, you’ve come across a Jizo statue, often wearing hats or bibs. Few deities…

At This Japanese Noodle Restaurant, The Restroom Is So Thoughtful 

Going to the toilet at Ichiran Ramen, means more than high-tech washlets. It means all the toilet paper you could ever want. Just check out these Google image search results: That’s because in the popular ramen chain’s restrooms, there are rolls and rolls of toilet paper on the wall. If the restaurant somehow runs out,…

Asakusa. Tokyo, Japan. By Alejandro Aguilar. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line! 

Mario Kart Is Coming To Smartphones

First Mario, then Animal Crossing, now Mario Kart is on its way to iPhone and Android devices. Nintendo just announced Mario Kart Tour, which is due for release sometime before March 2019. And…that’s all they said. But it’s not hard to look at the changes made to those other series and draw a line to…

Time For Some Tea

Jourdan Tuffan is a freelance artist based in the UK. You can see more of Tuffan’s work at his ArtStation page To see the images in their native resolution, click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the best of both…

The Nintendo Switch’s Online Service Will Launch In September

Nintendo Switch Online, the console’s long-delayed premium monthly subscription service, will finally launch in September 2018, the company just announced. The service, originally supposed to launch last year, will cost $20 a year, which will allow users to play Switch games online (they are only free until the service launches). Subscribers will also get access…

Murderous Pursuits Is A Game About Murdering People Having A Party On An Airship

The team behind The Ship: Remastered, a remake of a very good 2006 game about walking around a party and murdering people, are back with a new game called Murderous Pursuits. It’s basically the same deal as The Ship, except this time it’s set on a steampunk airship. There’s a Dishonored influence to the art…

It Sure Looks Like The Winner Of This PUBG Charity Match Cheated

Here’s a thought: Don’t cheat. And definitely don’t cheat during a charity stream hosted by a game’s developer. It’s hard to say for sure, but unfortunately it seems like that’s what happened during a portion of the PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds official five-day charity marathon for Extra Life. The even-more-unfortunately-named streamer Bustin_the_nuts noticed that something fishy was…

Oh, This Is From An Adventure Game, OK

You don’t normally associate Telltale’s games with fast-paced, hard-hitting action, but their Batman series has a bit of combat in it. Which had to be choreographed in real life, with two stunt fighters beating the crap out of each other. In an entertaining look behind the scenes (studios: this is way more interesting than twitch…