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…
During the Switch 2 Direct earlier this week, Nintendo outlined what it is calling “Switch 2 Enhanced Games” for the new console. As the title suggests, these will be Switch 1 games that feature enhancements for the Switch 2 without being natively developed for the platform. Nintendo Wire currently has…
Nintendo of America has just confirmed that a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct is coming on August 8th! The livestream kicks off at 7:00 a.m. PT. Tune in 8/8 at 7am PT for a Super #SmashBrosUltimate Direct livestream, featuring new game information delivered by director Masahiro Sakurai! pic.twitter.com/Df3xxTCTGR —…
Ever since the Nintendo Switch’s intuitive dual Joy-Con multiplayer was revealed I’m sure plenty of Windjammers fans have wanted to see the 1994 gem make its way to the system. It seems like modern-day publisher Dotemu has noticed too. Check out this latest trailer: While we don’t have…
It’s that time of year again, where players from around the world head to Las Vegas to challenge each other on every controller, system, and game they can. Evo 2018 has begun, and here you can catch all the action unfold via the official Evo Twitch stream. Check back regularly…
Shortly after today’s Evo 2018 finals for Blazblue Cross Tag Battle, Arc System Works finally pulled back the curtain on a secret every fan already knew. The nine previously datamined characters were confirmed, shown, and revealed for release in just a few days on August 6th. As shown in the…
As promised, Atlus has finally given us our first batch of info regarding Persona Q2, and it sounds like it’s going to be a massive game. Not only are there characters from Persona 3, 4, and 5, but the much-loved female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable is making the cut,…
Last time around Bayonetta made it into Smash solo — but with the crossover count through the roof all throughout Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, why not bring a friend along? Enter Rodin, owner and proprietor of The Gates of Hell. Known for selling weapons forged from demons he slays personally,…
Gotta love well kept secrets, especially when you’re the one finding them. That’s how Shane Marchis has gotta be feeling right now, with a new discovery deep beneath the waves of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’s Amiss Abyss level. Take a look to spot a familiar foe: Here's a…
I may have fallen out of Pokémon during the third generation, but after backtracking and giving their remakes a spin I’ve got a new fondness for the upcoming Legendaries. Check out what some key Pokémon staff have to say about Kyogre and Groudon, masters of weather effects and the mascots…
Kirby’s no stranger to the plush treatment — with his simple design and soft nature he’s probably the Nintendo character best suited for it. That’s why our world is just a little bit brighter with Takara Tomy’s new, giant Kirby and cloud pillow/plush set coming to Japan. Behold the Kirby…
The official Pokémon YouTube channel recently released several videos showing off a variety of different Pokémon walking around in upcoming titles Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu/Eevee! You can get a closer look at Venusaur, Electrode, Onix, Golem, and Caterpie — and watch how each one has its own way of moving…
Bandai Namco has released details on the upcoming beta for the Switch version of Dragon Ball FighterZ. First off, the beta will be available for preload today. Bandai Namco provided this timeline for the beta period: August 3: Release the Open Beta on the eShop for pre-load only (players will…
Limited Run Games has officially listed the physical release of Oxenfree in its online shop! You can now pre-order the game for $34.99, and you have until August 17th at 11:59 p.m. ET to do so. As noted on the page, orders won’t be shipped until all the cartridges are…
