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 Pokémon franchise has come a long way ever since the days of taking over the world in the late ‘90s. With the 30th anniversary coming up next year, the world and the Pokémon that live in that world have had a long time to develop and grow into what…
You’ve likely seen the news already, but if not, I have a surprise to tell you: Lego Pokémon is official and will be hitting store shelves in 2026. Both Lego and The Pokémon Company made the announcement this morning with the official Lego site getting a landing page based on…
Just this morning during Pokémon Presents, The Pokémon Company officially revealed a new game in development! Titled Pokémon Champions, the game will be released on both the Nintendo Switch family of systems, along with iOS and Android devices. Pokémon Champions focuses on battling, including past gimmicks such as Mega Evolution…
If you utilized Amazon as a third-party fake Nintendo merchandise seller, they’ve got your number. The Big N and Amazon filed a joint lawsuit in October 2023 for illegal sales of fake amiibo and game cartridges being passed off as the real deal. The seller in question failed to respond…
It’s official! While we already knew that Nintendo would be airing its Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct on April 2nd, we now have the exact time and details of the presentation! The Direct will air on April 2nd, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m….
It’s official! After years of rumors, leaks, and speculation, Nintendo has finally announced the Nintendo Switch 2. Watch the trailer below to see the console in action! While pricing and a release date have yet to be revealed, the trailer concludes with the announcement of a Nintendo Switch 2 Direct…
Nintendo recently held an investors meeting, revealing information on the current Nintendo Switch as well as the upcoming successor console. One of the more interesting facts was about Nintendo’s online service. Nintendo Switch Online had 34 million users as of September 30, 2024, but according to Nintendo, membership has decreased…
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom continues the series’ tradition by supporting a wide variety of amiibo in-game! Check out our handy guide below for all the known details so far. We will update this guide with new information as we approach the launch of Echoes of Wisdom on…
As part of its “PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation” today, Sony announced that its latest console will be getting a mid-generation refresh in the form of the PS5 Pro. Set to release on November 7, 2024, the console will cost a staggering $700 in the U.S., with regional pricing in Europe…
With a new theme park expansion on the way for Super Nintendo World, it was only a matter of time for the Nintendo Switch to get another Donkey Kong Country title. Today’s Nintendo Direct didn’t disappoint in that regard with the announcement of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. …
After the return of Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, it was only a matter of time until Nintendo found a way to bring the other Mario RPG series to Switch. Today’s Nintendo Direct was kicked off by Mario & Luigi: Brothership, an all-new entry in the…
Less than a year has passed since the Super Mario Bros. Movie dominated at worldwide box offices wordwide, and the teams at Nintendo and Illumination are wasting no time on the next installment! Today, Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri officially confirmed that the sequel to the Mario Bros. Movie…
Another day, another Switch 2 rumor. In a recent late-night report by Bloomberg, it has been suggested that the Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for a release later this year, featuring an 8-inch LCD screen. The report cites Hiroshi Hayase, an Omdia analyst who specializes in research on small and…
