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. These…
Sony Pictures has released a new featurette for its upcoming Resident Evil reboot, with new footage showing some first-person sequences. The video includes commentary from director Zach Cregger, who says he pulled “a lot of inspiration” from the games. First-person footage of protagonist Bryan (played by Austin Abrams) aiming his…
Following a new trailer for Mega Man: Dual Override at this year’s Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase, Capcom announced a crossover between the game and its action-adventure hit Pragmata. Pragmata’s new downloadable content will have protagonist Hugh Williams kitted out as the Blue Bomber himself, while robot sidekick Diana will…
Square Enix has released a new update for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales that addresses one of the biggest issues players have had with it since launch: how incessantly annoying the fairy companion character can be. As part of the new version 1.1.0 update, you can now completely…
Nintendo Japan has released two new commercials for the upcoming single-player spinoff Splatoon Raiders. Both videos are 30 seconds long. The first is titled “Action Edition” and features the game’s frantic ink-spreading, Salmonid-splatting gameplay. The second, the “World Setting Edition,” focuses more on the various environments across the island setting….
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
A partnership between popular mobile game Pokémon GO and fast food chain McDonald’s has been announced. The reveal was made from the official Pokémon GO X account, though information on what the event will entail or when it will take place has yet to be disclosed. The post (via machine…
Nearly two months after its debut, Nintendo has finally uploaded a demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book to the eShop. Playable exclusively on Switch 2, the demo will give you a sampling of Yoshi’s latest adventure that includes the first chapter of the game. If you like what you…
On social media this morning, Capcom announced that a new collaboration with Universal Studios Japan will see the theme park hosting a time-limited Resident Evil Requiem attraction called “The Dive.” Set to run between September 11th, 2026, until December 27th, 2026, the attraction will be a part of USJ’s “Halloween…
It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since Pokemon GO was originally released! The game became a phenomenon upon release, with old and new fans spending the summer collecting the original 151 Pokémon. People were encouraged to go outdoors and connect with one another to obtain all available…
Gaming merchandise retailer Fangamer has introduced a new Klonoa plush to its store, with a design based on the character’s original PlayStation outing. A piece of official Klonoa: Door to Phantomile merchandise, the $39 Klonoa Plush is available to pre-order now, with shipping starting in the first quarter of 2027….
Developer Toys for Bob has made quite a name for itself over the last decade. Having reworked the original Spyro the Dragon trilogy and created a successful new entry to the Crash Bandicoot series, the team knows what makes retro 3D platformers work. While the studio is currently in the…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
Rhythm Heaven holds a special place in my heart, as I’m sure it does for many fans of Nintendo’s more niche and quirky corners. That this is the first all-new entry in the series in 15 years (though we did get the excellent Rhythm Heaven Megamix in the meantime) is…
Universal Studios has announced that Resident Evil will be taking over its Las Vegas-based Horror Unleashed attraction starting this week. From July 9th through August 30th, the Resident Evil Takeover will introduce a new interactive horror experience, with guests venturing through six zones themed around the legendary game franchise. It…
