A new report from MobileGamer.biz has confirmed that Angry Birds and Sonic Rumble developer Rovio has been hit with layoffs due to its puzzle game Angry Birds Dream Blast underperforming. The article says that the studio will lay off 36 team members while undergoing restructuring as it continues to integrate…
In a new interview with WCCFTech, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi answered some questions about both the upcoming Switch 2 port of Remake and what the future holds for the remake trilogy. Apart from chatting about game-key cards again, Hamaguchi revealed that Rebirth was set to receive DLC…
Remakes of games can be a touchy subject. The line between preserving all that’s loved from the original and tainting its legacy is a thin one. Factor in a more contemporary hit to build off of though? Now that makes things easier, and ideally leaves us with something like Persona…
A new report from MobileGamer.biz has confirmed that Angry Birds and Sonic Rumble developer Rovio has been hit with layoffs due to its puzzle game Angry Birds Dream Blast underperforming. The article says that the studio will lay off 36 team members while undergoing restructuring as it continues to integrate…
In a new interview with WCCFTech, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi answered some questions about both the upcoming Switch 2 port of Remake and what the future holds for the remake trilogy. Apart from chatting about game-key cards again, Hamaguchi revealed that Rebirth was set to receive DLC…
Remakes of games can be a touchy subject. The line between preserving all that’s loved from the original and tainting its legacy is a thin one. Factor in a more contemporary hit to build off of though? Now that makes things easier, and ideally leaves us with something like Persona…
Just a few months ago, we were treated to a massive 47-minute Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct that showcased a ton of new information and gameplay for the upcoming title. Honestly, I can’t remember another single-game Direct that packed in so much content. And just when you thought Directs couldn’t…
Nintendo has revealed their Halloween sales on the eShop! From now until October 31st, you could score a deep discount on a wide variety of games and genres. Check out some of the notable titles that are available in the sale: EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Edition – $67.99($79.99,…
With Pokémon Legends: Z-A out in the wild for everyone to enjoy, players have been making some discoveries regarding lore and new designs for their favorite series. We’ve already reported on how the game confirms that Pikachu poops, but the bigger meme gaining traction from Z-A is Mega Starmie’s design….
Nintendo has announced that it will be hosting the first in-game event for Donkey Kong Bananza’s DLC, titled “DK Island & Emerald Rush,” next week. Set to begin on October 28th, 2025, and run until November 4th, the event will feature a mode called “Chip Fever” that introduces a chip-focused…
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…
Over the weekend, Japanese outlet Kyodo News posted an article detailing how both Nintendo and Capcom are increasing their investment in film production. Citing how Nintendo has plans for both The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the live-action Legend of Zelda film, there’s some information about the company reorganizing a…
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…
In a stream last night across social media and YouTube, Sega shared roughly one hour of new footage from Yakuza Kiwami 3, the upcoming remake of the rather divisive Yakuza 3. While it doesn’t reveal too much new about the main game, this is our longest look yet at the…
