I always knew there was a level of dedication to the craft that came with Pokémon TCG’s illustrations, but I didn’t think it resulted in grander artwork coming after multiple sets. As noticed by content creator Pokevault_Chronicles on Instagram, if you assemble nine different cards from five different sets together,…
Just last month, we reported that the Nintendo Switch 2 debuted as the fastest-selling console in US history, with a whopping 1.6 millions units shipped during the month of June. Nintendo has had over 40 years of critically and commercially successful hardware launches, majorly shaping the landscape of gaming culture…
In its ongoing campaign to get everybody buying Razer products, the peripheral manufacturer teased a new product for fans of Pokémon: a pair of Gengar headphones. While not originally announced alongside its new line of products earlier this year, Razer is seemingly continuing its collaboration with The Pokémon Company to…
I always knew there was a level of dedication to the craft that came with Pokémon TCG’s illustrations, but I didn’t think it resulted in grander artwork coming after multiple sets. As noticed by content creator Pokevault_Chronicles on Instagram, if you assemble nine different cards from five different sets together,…
Just last month, we reported that the Nintendo Switch 2 debuted as the fastest-selling console in US history, with a whopping 1.6 millions units shipped during the month of June. Nintendo has had over 40 years of critically and commercially successful hardware launches, majorly shaping the landscape of gaming culture…
In its ongoing campaign to get everybody buying Razer products, the peripheral manufacturer teased a new product for fans of Pokémon: a pair of Gengar headphones. While not originally announced alongside its new line of products earlier this year, Razer is seemingly continuing its collaboration with The Pokémon Company to…
With the immense popularity of Nintendo’s Switch 2 console, it almost seems like a no-brainer that any and every third-party title will eventually find a home on the system. Since Street Fighter 6 was a launch game for the unit, many have wondered if Bandai Namco would follow suit with…
In this week’s Nintendo Music update, we get to dive into Toad’s first leading role! Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, originally released on the Wii U and later rereleased on the 3DS and Nintendo Switch, first started as side levels in Super Mario 3D World before becoming a full-fledged game. Treasure…
If you’re a GameCube collector like me, you probably know that one of the rarest — and priciest — titles in the library is Chibi-Robo! With resale prices topping $200, it’s been out of reach for many fans for years. But not for much longer! Nintendo has announced that Chibi-Robo!…
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…
If you’ve followed our past posts on McDonald’s Japan’s August specials, you’ll know that this past weekend saw the start of a promotion with The Pokémon Company. In addition to some toys included with Happy Meals, there was a limited-edition set of Pokémon cards that included an extra-limited variant of…
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…
When Street Fighter 6 released for Nintendo Switch 2 on the console’s launch, it came with some new features exclusive to the Nintendo port. The most obvious feature was amiibo support, including Street Fighter character figurines and a brand-new set of cards specific to SF6. With DLC characters still coming…
When the Switch 2 was announced, a number of industry pundits were concerned that Nintendo had played things too safe. In the past, Nintendo has taken wild swings with its hardware and done outlandish things like include motion controls or force people to play with a tablet. The Nintendo Switch,…
