Video Games

To celebrate the launch of Fire Emblem Fates, Nintendo recently held a hugely successful preview event in downtown Toronto at the historic St. James Cathedral. The theme was “Choose Your Path” and gave eager fans a chance to play the two versions of the game—Birthright and Conquest—to help them decide on their preferred path. While there, I had the rare opportunity to interview Chiko Bird from Nintendo’s Treehouse to learn what gamers can expect from these hugely anticipated games.

Journey back in time and experience the beginning of Capcom’s quintessential survival horror series with the Resident Evil Origins Collection for PS4 and Xbox One. This special two-game box set features the critically acclaimed original Resident Evil, and its popular prequel, Resident Evil 0, both remastered in gorgeous high-definition and 5.1 surround sound.

What do you get when you cross the lighthearted and comical Mario & Luigi franchise with the zany and charming world of Paper Mario? It’s Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, a side-splitting new crossover role-playing game for Nintendo 3DS fans of both series won’t want to miss!

After a moderate release schedule in January, the gaming industry is back in full swing with non-stop blockbusters coming to BestBuy.ca and hitting Best Buy shelves all month long. From XCOM 2, to Street Fighter V, to Far Cry Primal, and many more, there’s something for everyone this month in gaming!

Nintendo is once again set to release the latest instalments in many of their fan favourite franchise this year. Both the Nintendo Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS are set to get some heavy hitters. Ports to the Nintendo 3DS, long awaited sequels, indie games, fan funded games and crossovers are all coming this year.

These days, when buying a console, not only are you getting a gaming machine, you are also getting a fully-fledged entertainment system. The consoles of today can play video games, stream movies and TV, can play music, and allow you to share user created content. Come join me, as we look at these feature-rich devices and find out how you can get the most out of your Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U.