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…
Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
Ah, Thanksgiving. A holiday where families gather and celebrate what they’re thankful for, Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ take brings out a very special NPC. Franklin the turkey has evolved over the years; once tasked with aiding him in stealing silverware so he wouldn’t be eaten, this turkey has turned over…
Disgaea 6 may be nearly half a year away for western players, but in Japan the series will rise from the grave in just a couple months. That means more footage and info is on the way no matter where you are, like with this pair of trailers. …
2021 marks 25 years since Pocket Monsters Red & Green first launched in Japan on February 27, 1996, and it looks like the Pokémon Company International is gearing up to celebrate. Things kicked off today with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, with a banner unfurling of the logo for…
When it came to these Kirby Fighters 2 videos, Nintendo decided to slow-roll it. Here we are over two months away from the game’s (almost) surprise release, and they’re still going through copy abilities and Dream Friends. But I’m a simple person – I see Kirby, I like Kirby. So…
Amiibo Jason and Hero TJ discussed the story and ending of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity in our most recent video. Spoilers start at the 25 minute mark, so make sure to keep that in mind while watching!
With Black Friday deals underway this week, it’s time to spend those hard-earned Bells. The Nintendo UK Store has listed new Switch Lite bundles each including a digital download of 2020’s smash hit, Animal Crossing: New Horizons (which we previously reported appearing in France). You can choose between…
Have you ever wanted to take a nap with a large Pikachu or Gengar plushie? Any trainer who is a fan of the franchise’s yellow-mouse mascot or the Kanto’s most iconic Ghost-type Pokemon can finally achieve their dream! Tomy Arts is supersizing their official Pokémon sleeping Pikachu and Gengar relaxing…
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from the Inkwell Isles. While Cuphead has continued to appear on other platforms (and at Arby’s), there was no word on the previously announced The Delicious Last Course DLC. Until today, unfortunately, where the expansion was confirmed to be delayed by Studio MDHR…
As the winter season is upon us, Pokémon GO trainers are finally getting their first glimpse as to what events will take place in the final month of 2020. Thanks to Niantic and The Pokémon Company publishing the December roundup of news on the official Pokémon GO blog, we know…
This year’s Golden Joystick Awards have come and gone, with The Last of Us 2 the big winner of the night and across multiple categories. Fall Guys also tumbled through with a couple trophies, but from a Switch owner’s perspective there were a trio of games worth celebrating in the…
From its reveal there was an appeal to Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. Whether it was the odd mix of gameplay styles (action platforming/RICE FARMING) or the aesthetic and sensibilities out of Japanese myth, the game has managed to do well out of the gate. Novel its mix may be,…
Pikmin, by their very stature, are inclined to deal with bugs. Literal ones, that is, and with proper leadership they can handle those. Unfortunately, Pikmin 3 Deluxe has seen a few bugs of a different kind pop up since its release, which Nintendo has just fixed via an update. The…
