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…
Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
As the “Year of Eevee” celebration continues, more and more merchandise centered around the beloved Evolution Pokémon continues to be revealed. Just last week a brand-new life-size Eevee plush was shown off, but that wasn’t to be all they had in store. A new batch of life-size plushies have been…
In my experience, updates for the Nintendo Switch Online digital library of titles usually features one notable title at a time accompanied by a few more esoteric choices. This time though? This time we get two notable additions accompanied by a few more esoteric choices. Half and half, baby! Leading…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Tears of the Kingdom is destined to be remembered as one of those games that ages like a fine wine. In the past couple of weeks, fans have showcased their incredible ingenuity by crafting remarkable contraptions using various in-game resources. These creations range from a fully functional electric helicopter to…
If you’re going to name some new streets, why not have a little fun with it? That’s exactly what Andrea Miller thought when naming the new roads for a new housing development southwest of Lake Las Vegas. As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the new Serenity Place housing development…
It’s hard to believe that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has almost been out for a whole month, but as we approach its fifth weekend on store shelves, the UK’s GfK sales tracking has confirmed the game still holds its crown as a top-seller. This is despite…
Sonic the Hedgehog is a merchandising juggernaut – if you can name it, there’s probably been some Sonic variation of it, official or otherwise. This latest reveal might seem a bit weird, but it turns out it’s the result of fan feedback. Earlier this year, Sega teamed up with Uncanny…
The love-letter that is Dead Cells has sold over 10 million copies since it launched via Early Access on May 10th, 2017. The game, which merges Metroidvania elements with a roguelike structure, has since released across many different platforms, with the Switch version debuting in August 2018. This was followed…
It’s only been a few weeks since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and dedicated dataminers are already diligently delving into the game’s code to unearth any hidden details that may have been excluded from the retail version. Their efforts have led to an intriguing…
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,…
To kick off the summer vibes for the Northern Hemisphere, the Water Festival event returns in Pokémon GO! This year’s version of the event is embracing a beachy theme due to the debut of Sandygast and Palossand (everyone’s favorite haunted sand castles from the Alola region). We’ll also see a…
The wild saga of Sonic co-creator, Balan Wonderworld mastermind, and notorious curmudgeon Yuji Naka getting prosecuted for insider trading is beginning to wind down. After being indicted last December, Naka admitted to insider trading in March, but later said that it originated with a secretarial screwup. Now the trial is…
Fun in the sun! Splatoon 3 released the anticipated Sizzle Season update yesterday, June 1st to celebrate Pride—I mean, the oncoming summer (let’s be real, it’s both). Additions include: New catalogue Stage: Barnacle & Dime Returning Splatoon 2 stage: Humpback Pump Track 2 Main Weapons (S-BLAST ‘92 and Painbrush)…
