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The Best Monster-Tamer Games, According To Metacritic
Monster-tamer games are so satisfying and loved by most of the gaming community. Here are the ones Metacritic thinks are the best overall.
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New Manga Launched from Creator of Yo-kai Watch
Yo-kai Watch officially ended this past April, but Konichi has launched a new project - and it is free to read.
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Franchises That Could Use a Pokemon GO Clone
Niantic has been trying to capture the success of Pokemon GO with every franchise imaginable, but a few unused ones would actually fit the mold.
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Yo-Kai Watch Dev Level-5 Teases What Could Be Coming Next for the Series
The CEO of Level-5, the studio behind Yo-Kai Watch, teases the development of a project that will appeal to fans of the franchise.
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Professor Layton and Yo-Kai Watch Dev Level-5 Teases New IP
Level-5, the developer of the Professor Layton and Yo-kai Watch series, is teasing the reveal of a new IP for later this year.
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10 Most Successful Video Game Movie Adaptations Never Released In The West
These movies based on video games were huge successes, just not in Western countries.
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Games to Play If You Like Pokemon
While no other franchise could compete with Pokemon's success and identity, there are still plenty of gaming alternatives for fans to enjoy.
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3DS eShop Games to Buy Before the Service Shuts Down
The 3DS eShop may be shutting down sooner than fans would like, but there are some games fans should make sure to pick up before it does.
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10 Best Pokemon Clones, Ranked
Pokemon may be the most popular creature-gathering game out there, but it's not the only one. These titles offer just as rewarding an experience.
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Yo-Kai Watch 4 & 9 Other Nintendo Switch Games That Are Still Stuck In Japan
Yo-kai Watch 4 is just one of many Switch games that is only available in Japan. Whether any of them will ever make their way west remains to be seen.
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Level-5 Seems to Have Shut Down Its North American Operations
A new report claims that Professor Layton, Ni no Kuni, and Yo-Kai Watch developer Level-5 has permanently shut down its North American offices.
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Final Fantasy 14 Kicks Off Yo-Kai Watch Crossover Event
Final Fantasy 14's Yo-kai Watch event is back for the first time in two years, bringing back the Whisper-go mount and several new minions.
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Ni No Kuni Creator Will Make Games For Switch
Ni no Kuni and Yo-Kai Watch developer Level-5 details its plans to support the Nintendo Switch, confirming that it will not be releasing a game at launch.
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Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits Review
The arrival of Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits provides fans with a familiar experience that changes very, very little when compared to the first iteration of the series.
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Yo-Kai Watch Review
Yo-Kai Watch is filled with charm, monsters to befriend, unique battle mechanics, and gameplay that keeps players engaged. Still, the title is filled with redundancies.
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Nintendo Announces Release Dates for Star Fox, Zelda: Tri Force Heroes & More
Nintendo reveals the release dates for its upcoming slate of Wii U and 3DS titles throughout the rest of the year, including Star Fox Zero and Zelda: Tri Force Heroes.