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…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation less than a month away now, people are understandably very eager to learn more about the successor to the Switch. While more is known now than has ever been before, there has been little in the way of specific information made available quite yet….
There are only a small handful of sports personalities whose names you’ve heard even if you know next to nothing about the sport in question. Even if you’ve never looked so much as looked at a field the names Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, or Wayne Gretzky probably register somewhere in…
Look at any year-end top seller list and it’s pretty much populated by big ticket titles — which is why it’s nice that Nintendo has released a video announcing which indie titles of 2021 sold best. While not ranked (for understandable reasons), it still provides a glimpse into what was…
The past two years have brought semiconductor shortages the likes of which we haven’t seen before, making the acquisition of consoles difficult due to scarcity. And it doesn’t seem to be improving anytime soon, as Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said 2022 will likely continue to bring supply issues for the…
This year’s winter alts are still around, but Fire Emblem Heroes is already looking to the future. The New Year, specifically, with the annual tradition of kimono-clad characters returning. This time it’s mostly composed of ones introduced in the mobile game’s Book V storyline, with a Radiant Dawn Laguz added…
A new Poké Toon recently arrived, but it features an old favorite. While it’s not the same Jigglypuff you might remember from the anime, this Balloon Pokémon is here to give us its own story. That story’s all about making friends and finding your voice, with our spiky-haired…
If you’re like me, then you were raised on the childhood PC games of Humongous Entertainment — from their cornucopia of Backyard Sports titles that etched the name “Pablo Sanchez” into the echelon of all-time great athletes to a huge array of point-and-click classics like Pajama Sam and Sly Fox….
2021 is quickly coming to a close, and what a year it’s been! Even though the days of Smash Bros. character reveals are over, Nintendo still has a few aces up its sleeve with a handful of much-anticipated first party games coming next year. While our list below only contains…
Among the many video game companies out there, few captivate their audience’s attention with the mere announcement of an announcement like Nintendo. Directs capture the eyes and hearts of half the internet on days where they happen, with people’s satisfaction or disapproval often hinging on the presence (or lack thereof)…
2021 was a year that didn’t quite go the way anybody expected it to, but at least in the world of video games, that platitude is less heavy. Nintendo had a year of inertia, continuing forward momentum without doing anything to cause tidal waves. Not that there weren’t nice surprises…
Get ready to celebrate 2020 with Slowpoke, and the new year with all your fellow Trainers as Pokémon GO’s 2022 New Year’s event rolls in! Costumed Pokémon, new avatar items, and event bonuses are aplenty, so make sure you log on to take full advantage of the event once it…
The best-selling eShop games of 2021 in Japan have arrived, offering an interesting look into the year’s hottest sellers on the other side of the Pacific. It’s not particularly surprising to see Monster Hunter Rise, the most recent entry in a franchise extremely popular in Japan, top things off, though…
Initially spotted via an online listing, Lego and Sega have confirmed that a set inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog is coming soon! Very soon, in fact, as a full press release has confirmed the Lego Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone Set will be available January 1st. Welcome to…
