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…
If you’re looking for more Octopath Traveler goodness while you wait for the game’s release, which is just two weeks away, you’re in luck: Square Enix has shared its most recent Japanese TV commercial with the world on YouTube. While it only shows clips of the game for 15 seconds,…
Starting today, all you Pocket Campers can participate in the game’s third fishing tournament taking place at Lost Lure Creek. Simply try to catch those sparkling fish shadows in the river water to get either an angelfish, bluegill, or arowana at least once every three hours. After that period of…
If you’re a Pokémon fan, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to merchandise. From the thousands of plushes, figures, trading cards and more, you have plenty of options. Now that selection is expanding with a new merchandise line, and it’s very nostalgic. Series artist Ken Sugimori has drawn up…
Tubular! The funky pair of aliens that are ToeJam & Earl will finally be getting “Back in the Groove” this fall, HumaNature Studios has announced. The Switch version has apparently already been submitted for certification by Nintendo, with the other console releases not far behind. Back in the Groove was…
After launching just last week Mario Tennis Aces is already shaping up to be a potential esports contender, with its strategic energy management and tricky shots having more in common with fighting games than your average tennis sim. Like most competitive games, Nintendo seems to be on top of keeping…
Since its surprise reveal at E3 2017, I’ve been eating up every piece of Blade Strangers news that comes along. The crossover fighter from Nicalis and Studio Saizensen looks to strike a great balance between eye-catching visuals, rewarding combat, and easy to play and understand mechanics — and that’s just…
I’ve always had a soft spot for strategy games, with my love for Fire Emblem being evident enough on this site and plenty other series peaking my interest. Most of these are turn-based affairs, with menus and chess-like grids being the norm. At this year’s E3 I got to shed…
Two atmospheric and appreciated indie titles from developer Playdead are making their way to the Nintendo Switch eShop today, and even if they look dreary you should definitely be excited. Both games tie their storytelling to your exploration rather than scenes or dialogue, making them must-haves for fans of minimalism…
Current Pokémon games have been continuing their special distributions, offering a duo of hard to get Legendaries nearly every month this year. Next up is a pair of roaming legends from Gen V, known for disruptive weather and their high speed — Tornadus and Thundurus. In the above…
After eight years, a new Carnival Games is making its way to Nintendo Switch. 2K Games announced today that a brand new game, built from the ground up for Switch, will release on November 6th for $39.99. Carnival Games uses the various functions of the Joy-Con controllers, just like how…
Level 5 just shared the inaugural trailer for Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy DX, the first game in the series to hit the Nintendo Switch. Watch the heroine dash around London, tracking down clues in order to find her missing father with the help of her two…
Most Legendary Pokémon always struck me as cheating. The thrill of encountering them was always awesome (I still remember randomly running into Suicune and freaking out to the point of using my Master Ball), and their involvement in the plots and myths are great for lore hounds. But all that…
