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….
When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was announced a few days ago, fans such as myself were excited. It’s been too long since the THPS series was prominent and while the excellent THPS 1+2 hinted at a bright future, Activision Blizzard put the kibosh on things after the game sold…
Let me get this out of the way first and foremost: I never played the original Subnautica. As an unashamed lover of fish and all things tropical, that’s an absolute crime against myself, yet having not played it before turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I went into…
There’s not too long now till we can cut across the fields of Sengoku-period Japan in Samurai Warriors 5, and this latest trailer is all about building that hype, revealing the game’s theme song. The track, performed by Japanese boy band EXILE, is titled “One Nation”. Samurai Warriors…
Do you like niche horizontal space shooters originating on the PSP with sea creature themed bosses? Because if so, we’ve got some great news for you! DariusBurst: Another Chronicle EX+ is now set to release in the US and Europe in just a month’s time. Previously import only,…
Blending turn-based strategy with a theme can be tricky business, with staples like warfare and giant robots being pretty spoken for. If you’re after something distinct, might I suggest Indiana Jones-esque pulp action and adventure? That’s exactly what Robotality and Chucklefish are serving up in their pixelated partnership known as…
On May 27th, 1986, the Japanese game developer Enix released the revolutionary Dragon Quest for the Famicom. Now with 11 mainline games to its name, and countless spin-offs, its time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the franchise, and this time the English speaking audience is invited, too! The Dragon…
Monster Hunter Rise has begun rolling out Event Quests, a type of quest that may feature familiar monsters but often has unique rewards and circumstances. Though Capcom hasn’t laid out a grand plan for these, there is one main unifying element to Event Quests: they’re only available for a limited…
A new Special Weekend event is set for May in Pokémon GO! This ticketed event is limited to the US, Mexico, and Japan and involves different partners (essentially, sponsors) for each region. Scheduled for Saturday, May 29th at 12 a.m. and ending on Sunday, May 30th at 11:59 p.m. (your…
With Monster Hunter Rise’s first, major content update, Capcom has brought down upon us all the ultimate mark of dedication: Hunter Rank. Previously, playing through Rise’s Gathering Hub story would guide you along to HR7. This involved taking on a number of hunts from a certain set before moving on…
As Luminous Legends X comes to an end on Monday, May 17th in Pokémon GO, that means it’ll be time for Luminous Legends Y’s time to shine! Pokémon Y’s legendary Yveltal will debut in-game for the first time, but the arrival of this Dark-type Pokémon is also summoning Team GO…
Toy Soldiers released all the way back in 2011 as part of the Xbox Live Arcade, and quickly became one of the must-have titles on the service. Its combination of tower defense mixed with third-person combat was fantastic to play, and its unique World War I toy box aesthetic was…
Continuing its drops of delightful video game merch, Fangamer has some new items for a variety of indie games – including the debut of the Cyber Shadow collection. First off, perennial indie gem Shovel Knight has a super soft-looking new plush, as well as a cool new shirt featuring the…
Last May, Wholesome Games aired the first-ever Wholesome Direct that featured nearly 40 minutes of upcoming cute, cozy, and colorful indie games, including interviews from some of the studios behind them. The Wholesome Games Twitter page has now announced that the presentation is officially set to return this June, and…
