Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
The Nintendo Switch 2 continues to sell like hot cakes, so peripheral manufacturers aren’t stopping with new accessories for owners to grab. If you’re looking for a stylish carrying case and are a big fan of Gengar, Hori has got you covered. Recently launched in Japan, Hori has a new…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
The Nintendo Switch 2 continues to sell like hot cakes, so peripheral manufacturers aren’t stopping with new accessories for owners to grab. If you’re looking for a stylish carrying case and are a big fan of Gengar, Hori has got you covered. Recently launched in Japan, Hori has a new…
Fans of the classic RollerCoaster Tycoon series will be happy to learn that Atari is finally releasing a physical edition of the third installment of the series for the Nintendo Switch and PS5. While available digitally since 2020 (and currently $7.50 on the eShop), RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition will…
The upcoming installment in Capcom’s flagship horror series has been compared to fan-favorite predecessor Resident Evil 2 by Resident Evil Requiem’s producer. Having acknowledged the similarities between Resident Evil 4 and Village, PC Gamer asked Producer Masato Kumazawa if there is a game he believes Requiem shares DNA with. “I…
It’s incredibly hard to believe we’re now less than a month away from the launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond—a game we’ve waited a whopping eight years for since its announcement at E3 2017. But here we are, on the cusp of an all-new first-person Metroid adventure. To get you…
It seems that nothing can stop the might of the Pokémon franchise. According to Mat Piscatella, senior director of market research company Circana, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has become the “best-selling physical game of the year” in the US thus far. The information comes from an interview he did with YouTuber…
Update: Rockstar Games has confirmed that Res Dead Redemption will be heading to Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on December 2nd, 2025. Each version will sport 60 fps playback and HDR support, while the Switch 2 version will utilize DLSS for better image clarity. Despite…
Despite its nature as a spinoff from the main series, Pokémon Pokopia will actually be introducing brand-new forms for Pikachu and Snorlax for the first time in the series’ history. As revealed at the end of a rather lengthy new trailer, players will be able to welcome Peakychu and Mosslax…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
While the newest trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was only been up for a few hours, that hasn’t stopped us at Nintendo Wire from digging through the footage to uncover some easter eggs. While there are a ton of obvious ones that longtime Mario fans will spot instantly,…
Feast upon new tracks in Nintendo Music, with the addition of Kirby’s Dream Buffet! The multiplayer party game was released for Nintendo Switch in 2022, with the goal being to be the largest Kirby at the end of the match. You were thrown into minigames, races, and a Battle Royale…
