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…
While the Sinnoh region may have taken the spotlight for fans this last week, the home of Kyogre and Groudon is ready to hit The Pokémon Company’s dedicated streaming app once again. More Pokémon: Advanced Battle episodes will be arriving on Pokémon TV this Friday. In the eighth season of…
Following the recent news of voice actors Roger Craig Smith and Cindy Robinson retiring from their respective roles as Sonic and Amy Rose, it was easy to assume that it was Sega making the call; after all, with Sonic’s 30th anniversary now only a few spin-dashes away, an overhaul of…
Hot off the press of a week of continual Pokémon news, Japanese toy company Re-Ment – known for their Nintendo collaborations with both The Pokémon Company and HAL Laboratory – will be releasing their next set of figures in the creature catching series tomorrow. The Pokémon Stained Glass Collection features…
In just a couple weeks the permanent Kirby Café Store will open in Tokyo! Sure to stand alongside Nintendo Tokyo and Pokémon Centers as a must-shop destination, souvenirs aren’t the only thing it’ll be serving guests. Stage inspired takeout drinks will be available to anyone visiting the store….
It’s impossible to not love the cast of Xenoblade Chronicles, and that includes the High Entia princess Melia. Announced last year, Good Smile Company’s Melia figure now has a confirmed release window of July 2022 in Japan and August 2022 in North America, priced at ¥20,000 and $190.99 respectively. The…
Happy almost Pokémon Day! The franchise’s 25th anniversary is nearly upon us, so to get this weekend bash started early, Original Stitch and The Pokémon Company have some exciting news to share. Previously, we reported that Pokémon from the Hoenn region were next in line, adding 135 patterns to choose…
Yesterday we learned Hori is planning to release a Monster Hunter Rise Split Pad Pro, aka one of our favorite Switch controller options. That’s not the only accessory they’ve got in the works though, as some new cases will also be released alongside the game. Two soft pouches will be…
You’ve seen him in Smash Bros. You’ve seen him in Yooka-Laylee. Now, you can find Shovel Knight with a side of horsey sauce. It looks like Arby’s will soon have kids meals toys featuring Shovel Knight, according to the official menu on Arby’s website. The only info on…
If the recent Mortal Kombat movie trailer got you flashing back to the series’ roots, then I’ve got some good news for you. Arcade1Up has announced that their next machine is heading back to the Midway classic and adding in even more titles. “Get over here” and have a look…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been the perfect virtual paradise for Nintendo Switch owners throughout the past year, but wouldn’t it be nice to bring some of that luxury to your real home? My Nintendo and BoxLunch have teamed up to offer fans the chance to win prizes that will…
Update (Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 at 1:20 p.m. PT): In less than 24 hours, the initial run of Stardew Valley: The Board Game has sold out! Eric Barone has confirmed a second print run is in the works. The first printing of the board game is now sold out….
UPDATE (Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 at 10:02 a.m. PT): The helmet is now available to order from First 4 Figures! For full pricing, payment options, and more, you check out this handy FAQ on F4F’s official site. Plus, if you secure your pre-order before Wednesday, March 17th, at 1 a.m….
