Yesterday afternoon we witnessed a devastating loss to the video games industry. In another round of layoffs that seems to happen every week, WB Games announced it would be closing three studios. These were Player First Games (Multiversus), WB San Diego (which had not yet announced its game), and Monolith…
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…
It’s very bizarre to hear executives from Microsoft talking about the Nintendo Switch 2, but ever since the company’s pivot to multi-platform development took hold, we’ve been hearing more and more from Team Green about games on other platforms. During the Official Xbox Podcast yesterday, Xbox Games Studio head Craig…
Every major Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update brings both the obvious and the unexpected. We knew we’d be getting Pyra / Mythra and all things from yesterday’s Mr. Sakurai Presents, and that balance changes would likely work their way in. Did anyone call new amiibo functionality, though? In the latest…
It looks like new Pokémon rewards have been added to My Nintendo, showcasing Pikachu alongside some of our Galar pals: Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble. Three new rewards are now available: a set of four pens, each adorned with the aforementioned Pokémon; a memo pad; and a sticker set featuring line-art…
Last summer, we reported that Universal was halting all construction on its Epic Universe theme park, due to virtually nonexistent theme park revenues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The indefinite pause in construction left Nintendo fans in a lurch in regards to future plans to visit Southern America’s…
Hori recently unveiled their upcoming Monster Hunter Rise collection, and as appealing as they are they definitely cater to fans of those games specifically. If you’re after something a little more universal, a little more aesthetic-based, then might we suggest these adorable accessories? Coming this April, their new line…
Trainers involved with the physical side of two-dimensional Pokémon battles will be ecstatic to know that Play! Pokémon is finally back – at least for Australia and New Zealand players. Play! Pokémon events will be returning to the two regions starting this week on Saturday, March 6th. Trading Card Game…
You’ve seen him host a Café, you may’ve spotted him working a Dream Train, and recently he set up his own Market. Now, Kirby has a new pop-up concept in store for Japan. A mix of sweet and industrial fueled by hard work and pink power; it’s Kirby’s Dream Factory!…
Every time Fangamer announces something new, I always have to clutch my wallet and hope I’m able to keep myself from dumping every item into my digital shopping cart. Today is no different, as the fandom merch extraordinaires have announced a new line of items themed after A Hat in…
From the ground to the skies, Game Freak’s Pokémon phenomenon has made its way to all sorts of products and commercial exhibits across the world, but none have been as sporadic and delightful as the manholes covered in artwork known as Poké Lids. Since early 2020, Poké Lids began to…
Last week, we reported on the news that Shovel Knight toys were coming to Arby’s Kids Meals. At the time of that report, all we had to confirm the news was a delicious-looking pile of chicken tenders and a side of fries with the Shovel Knight logo floating beside them….
The Monster Hunter series is no stranger to gigantic proportions, leaving players in awe of its sprawling landscapes to explore and the towering behemoths to defeat. With Monster Hunter Rise, it seems that Capcom even decided to go big with the game’s soundtrack, which features a whopping 117 tracks over…
Pokémon’s 25th anniversary is full of surprises – did anyone expect a celebratory virtual concert by Post Malone? – and this latest merch collaboration is only adding to the strangeness. Japanese fishing company DUO has opened pre-orders today for its first two Pokémon-themed fishing lures, based on Pikachu and Kyogre….
Last year, Australian fashion brand and company BlackMilk Clothing created dedicated collections for Pokémon, Super Mario, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Each release was packed with charm, spotlighting each individual franchise and their beloved characters. For 2021, BlackMilk is adding to its Pokémon collection by releasing a brand new line…
