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,…
The next event in Pokémon GO’s Season of Rising Heroes is, ultimately, setting the stage for Team GO Rocket to swoop in and cause their usual shenanigans (and perhaps be the villainous punching bag that hit hard throughout the Season). So, there won’t be any new Pokémon debuting in-game. Instead,…
Start your engines, pump up your squirt guns, and set your GPS for Boston, MA – Nintendo of America is hosting two game tournaments at PAX East in Boston from March 23rd to 26th. The Splatoon 3 North American Championship 2023 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup 2023 both…
I woke up this morning and logged onto my computer with a stifled yawn and no coffee (I don’t like coffee). As always, I pulled up Slack to see what articles our editor listed as needed for the day. In the wake of a Direct, it’s usually a bit slower…
It’s that time of year again — you wake up, see “Nintendo Direct” trending on Twitter with subtopics, and see that it’s actually happening and not just a bunch of bored fans sending pleas out into the ether. And this one is a long time coming — this will be…
This is part 2 of a multipart review. You can read part 1 here. I hate open world games*. I adore Xenoblade. *Except Breath of the Wild. Because its world was designed by the people who make Xenoblade. I’ve thought about this seeming contradiction for practically a decade now. While…
Ten years ago, Xenoblade Chronicles released in the Americas, a majestic masterpiece that broke new ground in scale, atmosphere, and worldbuilding, providing foundation (along with oft-forgotten spinoff sequel Xenoblade Chronicles X) for Monolith Soft to help craft the environment for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and change…
The extent to which people continue to tinker with and exploit The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is truly impressive. From pulling magnificent Stasis stunts to clobbering every enemy in Hyrule with Magnesis, the possibilities are endless — and now a new method to duplicate item slots and…
When you think of iconic duos, what comes to your mind? Peanut butter and jelly? Beavis and Butthead? How about Pokémon and link battles? No, just me? Link battles in Pokémon Red and Blue were the highlights of recess and sleepovers when I was a kid. While it usually just…
They say geek culture is mainstream, and yet we still suffer every day of our lives. And by “we,” I mean “weebs.” We are ridiculed every day on this planet merely for enjoying media where a guy trips into a woman, causing her to slap him and go “eek, you…
It’s hard to imagine that here we are, in 2022, and we’re still getting new details about the development of the original Pokémon games. I mean, these games are some of the most iconic and beloved titles in gaming history, so it’s surprising when something comes out that genuinely surprises…
I’m a friend of many talented artists, which is how I know that that stuff takes time. You can’t just paint the Mona Lisa in one go in one layer, after all — but maybe you’d be able to paint a Pikachu that quickly, if you’re a Pokémon fan artist,…
It’s right before Memorial Day weekend, which means the same thing it does every year — it’s almost E3 time! Or it would be, if E3 wasn’t cancelled. First, let’s spare some Fs for the fallen conference, gone but not forgotten… we will treasure the cringe compilations in our heart…
Reggie Fils-Aimé is a man both far more and far less interesting than you would think. On paper, he should have a truly remarkable life. Born to the son of Haitian immigrants, growing up in the Bronx, working his way up and across various corporate ladders to become a transformative…
The Nintendo Wiretap is back with news that’ll surely please Xenoblade fans! With the news that Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is releasing a full two months early, there’s a lot to rejoice. We discuss the release and new info about Sonic Origins’ upcoming launch that’ll be bringing fans some of their…
