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…
Nothing screams “high fashion nerd” better than a designer handbag paired with the Nintendo characters we love, and the big N’s latest collaboration sees that vision realized: Nintendo and Danielle Nicole Handbags have announced a new product line. To celebrate the partnership, there will be an official launch event at…
It’s no secret that Pokémon GO is still going strong for countless Trainers around the world. From Community Days to huge festivals, thousands of players continue to come together to celebrate the ‘mon catching game. If you’re one of those people, this new collection at the Pokémon Center might just…
The Kirby Café isn’t just about the sights and flavors of Pop Star. Along with the new menu, goods, and overall renovations to the (now permanent) location, a new soundtrack album will be released to treat your ears just as well as your tastebuds. The Sound of Kirby Café 2…
After debuting last year, Fire Emblem Expo is officially coming back to Japan. Fittingly titled Fire Emblem Expo II, the event will call fans to Zepp Namba in Osaka to celebrate the memories, music, and more of Nintendo’s flagship strategy series. https://www.intsys.co.jp/works/FEexpo2/video/expo2019.mp4 Those in attendance will be able…
Anyone can tell you how you’re supposed to behave at the movies, but I’m glad I’ve been re-educated by a gaming icon. Pac-Man is staring in a new promo video that’ll play in Japanese theaters where he goes through the things you shouldn’t be doing during the show – in…
It’s that time of year again: great food, spending time with your loved ones, and of course, exclusive Nintendo merchandise. The Nintendo NYC store has unveiled a new Bowser statue (which replaces the old Donkey Kong one), and with it an exclusive Nintendo item. We’ve got something new to…
It just doesn’t feel like the holidays if I don’t spend some time in my Animal Crossing town while it’s blanketed in snow and covered in lights. Now, thanks to Penny Arcade, I can bring that feeling with me everywhere I go. A brand new Animal Crossing pin set is…
Nintendo’s first official store in Japan won’t be open to the public for a few more days, but thanks to a special press preview, some lucky people have already gotten to step inside Nintendo Tokyo. Among them are Japanese gaming publication Famitsu, who’ve shared plenty of photos from their early…
The holidays are coming in fast, which means there’s all kinds of togetherness and cheer. Not for wallets and bank accounts though — those are about to get wrecked. It’s not as bad as it sounds, especially with things like Fangamer’s annual Black Friday Sale. I’ve been tempted and shelled…
Title character Sonic’s recent redesign in the upcoming Paramount Pictures film Sonic the Hedgehog is said to have cost the studio less than $5 million USD to put together. The information comes from IndieWire, which sources someone close to the movie’s production who says visual effects work on the movie was “far…
Are you looking for some exclusive Nintendo merch to spice up your gaming sanctuary? If so, good news! Nintendo of Europe has released a new My Nintendo poster set, including prints from Super Mario Kart, Super Metriod, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The posters themselves…
If you’re looking to keep your Nintendo Switch Lite protected while gaming on the go, look no further than the Nintendo Switch Lite Flip Cover & Screen Protector accessories, available exclusively online beginning December 8th. The Nintendo Switch Lite Flip Cover and Screen Protector set includes a flip cover for…
