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…
With the Switch 2 a little over a month away from release, Nintendo is starting to ramp up its advertising efforts to make people aware of the console’s existence. In a pretty decent callback, its newest teaser actually brings back Paul Rudd to promote the console and its new game…
Update (3/17/25): First 4 Figures has revealed a Definitive Edition of the upcoming Tooty figure. It will come with an additional torso and stand, allowing you to mix and match and display both versions together. The Definitive Edition will be released tomorrow, alongside the standard edition. It also…
When it comes to Nintendo, ambition is the name of the game, and not just regarding video games. This can be seen in no better way than with the outstanding Super Nintendo World. This amazing theme park was originally only found in Japan, but has continued to expand to other…
It appears that the rumors were true. Nintendo and Lego both made a joint announcement yesterday that the “Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart” kit is, in fact, the next addition to the Lego Super Mario range for Adults. While the rumors were accurate about how many pieces this…
Having been nearly six years since the release of Fire Emblem: Three Houses for the Nintendo Switch, the game has maintained a surprisingly devoted following in that time. Case in point, Good Smile’s Pop Up Parade line of figures is now featuring Sylvain Jose Gautier of the Blue Lions house….
Over on Twitter, account Brick Built Blogs has posted a first-look image at the upcoming Lego Mario Kart set. Made with 1972 pieces and costing a whopping $169.99, the set is a recreation of Mario and the basic kart available at the start of practically every Mario Kart game. Reportedly,…
Time Magazine has unveiled a new edition, featuring our favorite portly plumber Mario! Just in time for MAR10 Day, Mario is the latest character to grace Time’s cover, with the magazine filled with articles about Mario’s history over the past 44 years. Being chosen for a special edition of Time…
Update (3/25/25): Good news, Trainers! The US Pokémon Center has stocked the same Easter plushes we saw in Japan a few weeks ago, with these being called “Fancy Spring” Plushes instead. (Sadly, at the time of this writing it appears as though Espeon is sold out.) Alongside the…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
LEGO and Nintendo have done some fantastic collaborations in the past and the upcoming Game Boy set looks to continue that trend. As recently spotted by the Instagram account Falcon Brick Studios, the set is primed for an October 1st, 2025, release and will include a staggering 421 pieces to…
When it comes to promoting products, one common strategy that gets employed is the idea of a rewards program. Nintendo has made good use of this concept over the years themselves, and while the Gold Points program has recently been discontinued, the Platinum Points are still holding strong. For those…
When an opportunity presents itself, people won’t hesitate to pounce on it. With the explosive success of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, it was inevitable that we’d eventually see people trying to make money off of the game. Recently, a trading feature was added to TCGP and that has opened…
As the countdown towards the release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond marches on, the excitement among Metroid fans becomes ever more palpable. It’s been nearly eight years since the game was first announced, and just over three since the last new Metroid game was released. Needless to say, there’s a…
