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 Nintendo Switch 2 presentation less than a month away now, people are understandably very eager to learn more about the successor to the Switch. While more is known now than has ever been before, there has been little in the way of specific information made available quite yet….
When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was announced a few days ago, fans such as myself were excited. It’s been too long since the THPS series was prominent and while the excellent THPS 1+2 hinted at a bright future, Activision Blizzard put the kibosh on things after the game sold…
Have you heard? Pokémon Sword and Shield will be receiving Expansion Pass DLC in lieu of the series’ typical “third version.” Not only that, but the “Isle of Armor” and “Crown Tundra” DLC will be bringing all-new, never-before-seen Pokémon along for the ride! Let’s take a look at all the new Pokémon…
One of the most maligned elements of Pokémon Sword and Shield ever since its announcement was the fact not every species would be obtainable in the games. After plenty of backlash (and a pair of games that still boast a variety of Pokémon species), it’s been announced that Sword and…
Today’s Pokémon Direct revealed Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX, a Nintendo Switch remake of the 2006 titles Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, respectively. The game retains several features of the original…
Following last week’s release of Flareon at Build-A-Bear in Australia, we now have word that the Fire-type Eeveelution has made its way here, to North America! You’ll find the fluffy Flareon plush donning extra large ears and an adorable bushy tail — all present to help bring its owners a…
Get ready, trainers! The latest Pokémon Direct is almost here, and you can catch it live below as it starts at 6:30 a.m. PT!
Arc System Works has built up an impressive array of characters over the years, and now they’re crossing over in a brand-new 2D action game – Code Shifter. In the game you blast your way through stages with over 100 characters from the Guilty Gear, BlazBlue, River City, and even…
After weeks of character-specific trailers, Atlus Japan has released a three minute long Persona 5 Scramble video showcasing even more of the story and gameplay, all to a new remix of Rivers in the Desert. Give it a watch below: Yes, it looks like there’ll be snowboarding. Persona…
Kan Gao’s renowned sci-fi adventure game and tearjerker To the Moon releases next week on Nintendo Switch, and a new launch trailer has been released in anticipation. This launch trailer is actually a remake of the 2011 Steam trailer with the new port’s updated graphics, which look very slick and…
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It’s award season, folks, and that means we’ll start to see all of the nominees across the entertainment industry. The Game Developers Choice Awards, or GDC Awards, 2020 nominee list has been revealed ahead of March’s show. The full list can be seen below, spanning 10 different award categories, with…
Indie platformers on the Nintendo Switch aren’t exactly uncommon. So seeing another one pop by my desk isn’t the most noteworthy thing, but hey, news is news! Let me just write while I take a big sip of water here, as I read off that classic ’90s style collectathon Regina…
Try and act surprised, everyone, as the next headliner for Pokémon GO’s regular Community Day events has been revealed. Following in Turtwig and Chimchar’s footsteps, Piplup will be 2020’s first headliner on January 19th. That means boosted appearance and Shiny rates for Sinnoh’s Water starter, but be sure to stay…
