Nintendo Switch 2 has officially become THE console to own if you’re a Wario fan. With the July 2026 Nintendo Switch Online update adding Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, you can now play more games starring Mario’s greedy rival than on any other Nintendo console. Of course, this is…
New Pokémon collaborations with gaming hardware companies HORI and Razer have been revealed, with both starring the Eevee evolutions Espeon and Umbreon. HORI’s new Wireless HORIPAD Turbo – a controller for Nintendo Switch 2 – features artwork of both Gen 2 Pokémon and has been listed on Amazon (via GamesRadar+)….
Viral co-op horror game Escape the Backrooms has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 with no prior announcements – making it a surprise release. Available digitally via the eShop for $12.99 / £9.99, up to four players can gather online to explore over 30 backrooms while avoiding hostile entities. …
As most people are likely aware of by now, Grand Theft Auto VI is releasing in November. To get away from competing directly with Rockstar’s long-anticipated sequel, most publishers have shifted the release dates of upcoming games to September and October 2026. Capcom is among those publishers, positioning Onimusha: Way…
In a post by Nintendo Patents Watch yesterday, it’s been reported that an updated Switch 2 model with a new LCD panel has appeared on a Chinese resale site. While hardly something like a Nintendo Switch 2 OLED or even a major redesign, the new LCD panel is purported to…
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…
Announced during today’s brief Splatoon Raiders Direct, Nintendo revealed that its upcoming single-player spinoff will feature unlockable amiibo costumes that players can wear. Set to the new Shiver, Frye, and Big Man amiibo, the in-game costumes match the updated looks of Deep Cut and let you blend in just a…
According to an updated employee data page, Nintendo has added a little over 300 permanent jobs to its roster during the previous fiscal year. Measured between April 2025 and March 2026, Nintendo’s employee numbers grew from 5,630 to 5,938. It’s not a tremendous surge of people, but it’s a rarity…
Coinciding with last week’s launch of Star Fox, a new merchandise item based on the game has appeared on European Nintendo Stores. The Star Fox Mousepad – now live on the UK store for 500 Platinum Points – features the main cast (from left to right) of Slippy Toad, Falco…
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…
New sales data on Star Fox’s UK launch has emerged, with the remake selling significantly faster than its predecessors. According to The Game Business co-founder Christopher Dring, the Nintendo Switch 2 title “sold almost double what Star Fox Zero did during its opening week” in terms of physical sales. Zero…
Baskin-Robbins has announced a collaboration campaign with Nintendo to bring Animal Crossing-themed ice cream to Japan this summer. Nintendo revealed that limited-time items will be available at Baskin-Robbins outlets across Japan from July 1st to July 31st. The event introduces a limited-time flavor called “Summer Island Feast,” which…
Nintendo has announced that a new Direct presentation will be broadcast tomorrow, June 30th. The livestream will be 15 minutes long and will focus solely on series spinoff Splatoon Raiders, giving fans more details on the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive. It will start at 7 a.m. PT | 9 a.m….
During Pokémon GO’s Season of Memories in Motion a new feature was introduced – Daily Discoveries. Each day of the week would have different events and/or perks (but only happening Sunday through Friday). Already there were longstanding events for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, so it was quite the surprise when…
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…
