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…
Christmas is only a few days away, and if you’re like me, you may have waited until the last minute to grab gifts for the gamers in your life. Luckily, there are still plenty of Nintendo Switch 2 deals available right now that will arrive before Christmas! Here’s everything you…
With September creeping around the corner, the season of school is pretty much here! And for many kids, that means new fall clothes and new school supplies are imminent. That’s not all that awaits the new year though, not with Nintendo making waves in every corner of the universe! Nintendo’s…
If you’re looking to be both fashionable and tactical, we have the accessories for you. SuperGroupies has announced a line of new high-end Fire Emblem merchandise, featuring items themed after three of the series’ most popular and stylish Lords. The set’s items are themed around Ike, Chrom, and Byleth, which…
As a musician, I’m always trying to learn my favorite video game tunes on my instrument. One of the soundtracks I’ve always wanted to mimic is Cuphead’s. Thanks to its classic, jazzy nature, it’s the perfect soundtrack for a band to learn to play. Now, thanks to Cuphead developer Studio…
If you’re heading to the Emerald City for PAX West this year, be sure to stop by Nintendo’s booth, where in addition to trying out upcoming games, you’ll also be able to get a Luigi’s Mansion 3 collectable pin. You can get the pin by checking with your QR code…
In a move that’s sure to draw a big “hmmmm” from onlookers, an Overwatch themed Switch case went up for sale on Amazon today before quickly being taken down. The case was officially licensed by both Blizzard and Nintendo, which is provoking enough to make us stroke our beards in…
Another Pokémon Center DX is about to open to the world, or more specifically western Japan. After Tokyo got theirs, it’s Osaka’s turn to bring things up to a whole new level of Poké mania to pave the way for Sword & Shield later this year. To coincide with the…
Pokémon merchandise is a big deal. Maybe not to all people, but to us collectors who have favorite ‘mon, new figures, plushes, and apparel make our world go ’round. In fact, the first thing that comes to mind when a new Pokémon game is announced and new pocket monsters are…
PDP was kind enough to send us a batch of its newest controllers – designs that include Yoshi, Sonic, Link, and Zelda. We take a close look at their gorgeous shell features and check out how they work during gameplay in this newest review video. Interested in getting your own?…
If you’re like me, then you probably own way too many t-shirts, but you never turn down the chance to pick up some new ones. Now, Uniqlo has released a new line of gaming themed t-shirts, featuring designs from classic franchises like Contra, Sonic the Hedgehog, Pac-Man, and more. …
The Switch Lite model drops in a month, but you won’t have to wait to find some accompanying peripherals to supplement your experience. Hori has announced a lineup of Switch Lite accessories to pair with your new gaming system, including the following: A Screen Protector Protective Casing STRONGER Protective Casing…
Europe’s been on a roll when it comes to special editions, and while we’ve gotten some of our own stateside, one of the biggest omissions is the steelbook bonus included with The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. But if you aren’t one of the lucky collectors in Europe and can’t…
Amazon has a new listing for the official Pokémon Sword & Shield guide — titled Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield: The Official Galar Region Strategy Guide. This 352-page handbook contains a full walkthrough and a handy guide to the Galar Region Pokédex. It will provide tips and tricks for tackling…
