As part of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, a new music event will be taking place in Los Angeles, California and London, United Kingdom. Dubbed Pokémon Night Out, these EDM concerts will feature Alison Wonderland and Marshmello. There will be Pokémon GO activations at both events, yet for the first event in…
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…
We’re officially in the home stretch! The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, and if you haven’t secured your copy yet, now might be your last chance to save some money before release day. Both Amazon and Walmart are still…
If you’re in the market to adorn your desk with a statue of Princess Zelda, First 4 Figures has got you covered. Just this morning, the company opened pre-orders for its new Tears of the Kingdom inspired Zelda statue, which stands at roughly 12” tall and showcases her with a…
The Community Week event returns in Pokémon TCG Pocket this month! Centered around the idea of community, these missions will be about making friends, sending thanks, sharing and trading cards, and more. Complete these missions and you’ll be rewarded with a new backdrop to display three cards, Shinedust, Pack Hourglasses,…
Looking to grab some games that will get you in a spooky mood this Halloween season? Look no further than the treats that Nintendo is offering up on the eShop in their Screaming Deals sale, offering up to 75% off select titles that (mostly) fit right in with the ghouls,…
After letting rumors float around for the past week, developer Aspyr has officially announced that Shrek 2 Remastered will be hitting PC and consoles in the near future. Set to release on November 10th, 2026, with an official Nintendo Switch 2 edition in tow, Aspyr uploaded a brief trailer which…
The Pokémon Company announced this morning that a permanent retail location for the franchise will be opening in London, UK soon. The first of many to expand beyond Asia, the store is planned to open by 2029 and will feature “exclusive merchandise and one-of-a-kind experiences for Trainers of all ages.”…
As is to be expected considering the game’s release in two weeks, Nintendo has finally unveiled the file size for the digital version of the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Despite looking like a generational leap over what the Nintendo Switch 1 could do, Link’s re-imagined adventure…
A talented modder has turned a beloved 2D Nintendo fighter into a full-blown 3D brawler, allowing fighters to navigate Super Smash Bros. Melee’s maps in all directions. “Super Smash Bros. Melee 3D,” developed by programmer Aidan Walz, turns the 2001 GameCube classic into an arena fighter, making it play similarly…
With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, Nintendo fans have plenty to look forward to, especially with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. But if you’re planning to pick up Link’s latest adventure at launch, there’s no reason to…
Not only is the Pokémon franchise celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, the Pokémon Trading Card Game is too! For Pokémon TCG Pocket, a special log in event celebrating the anniversary will be active for one year. Trainers who log in for all 10 days of the Pika! Pika! Pikachu…
Acclaimed game director Masahiro Sakurai has pulled off some legendary feats throughout his career, so it’s interesting to get this take on the whole AI bubble that has been dominating headlines as of late. In a new interview with Defaminicogamer mostly covering Sakura’s “Game Designers Award,” the outlet asked him…
With the proliferation of AI in practically every industry at the moment, it’s not surprising to learn that around 94% of games studios are using AI technology in some capacity. The new statistic comes from the VAIA Report, a report carried out by industry consultation company Vivrato. The company polled…
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…
