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,…
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…
It looks as if the ongoing lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair is just starting to heat up. In a new post on the company’s official website, Pocketpair detailed some of the issues that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company lobbied against them. While the site refers to only the specific patent…
Now that Mario & Luigi: Brothership has officially launched on Nintendo Switch, it’s time to celebrate with a slew of goodies — including new icons for Nintendo Switch Online members! Alongside the fourth and final wave of Super Mario Party Jamboree icons, we’re getting a nice batch of Brothership icons…
When it comes to virtual consoles, the Nintendo Switch has a quite impressive library thanks to Nintendo Switch Online. Of course, there’s still quite a wide array of older titles available on the system outside of that, such as Sega Genesis Classics. This collection was announced for Switch in late…
Nintendo recently held an investors meeting, revealing information on the current Nintendo Switch as well as the upcoming successor console. One of the more interesting facts was about Nintendo’s online service. Nintendo Switch Online had 34 million users as of September 30, 2024, but according to Nintendo, membership has decreased…
Somehow, someway, Super Mario Run has continued to receive “new” content since its release in 2016. To commemorate the launch of Mario & Luigi: Brothership today, Nintendo has launched a crossover event in Super Mario Run. Running until December 19, 2024, the event adds the limited “Mario and Luigi’s New…
As more details from Nintendo’s Q2 FY2025 financial report come out, we’ve learned some new things regarding the future of Nintendo’s transmedia prospects. One such detail is that the live-action Legend of Zelda movie, which was announced last year, will be targeting a release date of 202X. The date came…
In a bit of a surprise post today, longtime Nintendo composer Yasuaki Iwata revealed on Twitter that he hasn’t been with Nintendo since July 2023. As he writes, “In July of last year, I took a step in a new direction by leaving my position at Nintendo.” He then thanked…
In a rather lengthy interview on VGC with Sega’s VP of Global Transmedia Group, Justin Scarpone, it was revealed that the company is currently developing a new Virtua Fighter title. After having brought the brand back to mainstream awareness with Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown in 2021, it seems as…
Just a few moments ago, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa officially confirmed that the successor to the Nintendo Switch (commonly referred to as the Switch 2) will be backward compatible with Nintendo Switch titles, as well as with Nintendo Switch Online software! This is Furukawa. At today's Corporate Management Policy…
Featured last October, the Harvest Festival returns in Pokémon GO! While happening later this year, last year’s debut, Smoliv, will have another debut in the 2024 edition. Shiny Hunters, you can add Shiny Smoliv to your collection once the Harvest Festival begins. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter…
New icon alert! Donkey Kong Country 2 icons have dropped for Nintendo Switch Online members, but it won’t be as simple as just buying them outright. In order to obtain the icons, you’ll have to be actively playing Donkey Kong Country 2. (A prompt will appear to boot up the…
Nintendo has revealed that sales of the Nintendo Switch remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door have surpassed the original GameCube release in less than one year. As part of the company’s financial report for Q2 FY2025 today, it was announced that The Thousand-Year Door has reached 1.94 million units…
