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…
Sonic’s second major motion picture has been growing ever more tantalizing. First, we had the teaser with its Emerald Hill Zone remix and confirmation of Tails as a major player. Then, we had references to G.U.N. and Mean Bean Machine on set. Now, thanks to Tails’ Channel and @Pursuit_23, we…
For a game based in hell, Hades has certainly seen a heavenly streak of awards since its 2020 release. The latest nomination is from the Game Developers Choice Awards, and as you might expect, Hades and Animal Crossing: New Horizons received multiple nominations, including “Game of the Year.” There are…
After working with Blizzard Entertainment for over 19 years, Overwatch director and World of Warcraft designer Jeffrey Kaplan announced today that he has officially left the company. In a letter directly published by Blizzard Entertainment on their website titled “New Leadership for Overwatch,” Kaplan had the following to say regarding…
It’s been less than two weeks since Pokémon Center debuted a brand new figure collection starring Pikachu and the iconic Pokémon’s many moods. This release has Pikachu, well, irritated by a bursting Bluk Berry. I regret everything. Pikachu Moods: Annoyed Figure appeared on Pokémon Center earlier today, and…
There are a variety of prehistoric creatures in the world of Pokémon, with ancient beasts such as Aerodactyl, Lileep, and Tyrunt able to be revived through discovered fossils in various games. A franchise focused on exploring new species is a perfect match for making real-life paleontology study more fun, which…
Ōkami earned its reputation as a masterpiece of a game in many ways. The gameplay and story both deliver, but if there’s something about Clover and Capcom’s Nippon that sticks, it has to be its beauty. A living world on canvas explored in part with your Celestial Brush, it’s only…
We recently learned of the return of E3 for 2021, with a list of participating companies for the event’s digital format. Now another has spoken up on their involvement, that being none other than Square Enix. As reported by Gematsu, Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda confirmed the company’s E3 presence…
One of the loveliest games you can play from last year has just hit a new milestone. Announced on developer Thunder Lotus’ website, Spiritfarer has now sold 500,000 copies total across all platforms. This comes with new, celebratory artwork of Stella and Daffodil and is just in time for the…
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne is coming to Switch in about a month. We’ve been roaming through Tokyo post-Conception for a bit now, and Atlus has seen fit to share a new trailer of the HD Remaster. This one focuses on the game’s multiple factions, each with a…
For years now, Jakks Pacific has been at the forefront of Sonic merchandising, with numerous plushes and figures of the blue blur and his cohorts. That won’t be stopping any time soon, either, as the companies have renewed their licensing partnership. As part of the announcement, a variety of plush…
Though Atlus’ announcement of Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster came alongside a brief look at Shin Megami Tensei V, this re-release had me just as excited as that brand new title. Such is the power of Nocturne, one of the most beloved in the MegaTen series. Looking back,…
I’ve played a lot of games, but I still haven’t experienced something that can compare to Mother 3. That applies not just to the game’s own merits and memories, but the efforts of a dedicated community to make it known and accessible to English audiences as well. It’s why I…
