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…
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night finally burst through its Kickstarter journey to the finish line this month. The game’s Nintendo Switch version was released today, but it hasn’t been a smooth launch. Kickstarter backers and fans who purchased the game noticed that there were some performance issues. Redditor Trav_Hogan started…
It seems like just yesterday that Pokémon Detective Pikachu premiered in theaters, yet here we are with digital and Blu-ray release dates for the movie already! The official Twitter account has just announced that fans will be able to buy Detective Pikachu digitally on July 23rd and on Blu-ray on…
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For those Jedi lovers out there, take note — after yesterday’s reveal of NES and GB carts for Limited Run Games’ Star Wars rereleases, they’ve now announced a Limited Collector’s Edition for the Game Boy game. This Friday at 10am & 6pm ET, grab a limited Collector's Edition for…
Rising from its Dracula-styled coffin baring fangs and a black widow’s peak, the Wii U unfurled its velveteen cape to reveal a firmware update in late June of the year of 2019, over two years after Switch Belmont sent it to sleep in March 2017. “I vake once more!” bellowed…
The day has arrived! Funko’s latest A Day with Pikachu figure — titled Sparking Up a Celebration — has started arriving from the Pokémon Center. Orders for the toy just opened up late last week, and the PC must have shipped out the first batch immediately because Pikachu in all…
If you’re a collector of all things Pokémon and you’re looking to add a few small, cute touches to your home (or workplace), then the Pokémon Center’s latest additions might just peak your interest. Just this week, it’s stocked some super adorable ‘mon, with the likes of Lucario, Psyduck, Jigglypuff,…
In celebration of the Splatoon 2 Final Fest that’s taking place in July, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is sending in-game gifts to every player! You can represent your Splatfest team — Team Chaos or Team Order — with the two tees that you’ll receive in you mailbox upon signing in…
As has pretty much become the standard for Pokémon GO at the turn of the month, July just on the horizon has some changes coming to the game regarding Field Research and, this time around, EX Raid Battles! Starting on July 1 at 1:00 p.m. PT, and running through the…
Today marks the release of Samurai Shodown on consoles other than Switch. Nintendo faithfuls may still have a bit of waiting to do ’til winter, but here’s something to hold them over in the meantime! In celebration of the release, a new trailer was dropped featuring the game’s whole playable…
Upcoming mobile game Pokémon Masters will be shown off during a livestream presentation scheduled for Thursday. Nothing is known about what will be discussed, but the presentation is set to be eight minutes long. Pokémon Masters was unveiled during a special “Pokémon Press Conference” late last month, but…
During Nintendo’s E3 Direct, a sizzle reel confirmed a bunch of new third party titles heading to Switch, among them being Big Ben Interactive’s The Sinking City. A supernatural investigation game inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, you’ll face off against lovecraftian beasts, untangle the city’s mysteries, and maintain…
