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….
It has been a busy day for Dark Horse Comics! In addition to the announcement of Mike Mignola: The Quarantine Sketchbook, they’ve also given IGN an exclusive preview of next year’s Cuphead graphic novel. Behold Cuphead Vol. 2: Cartoon Chronicles & Calamities and the comic “Mugman in Building Blast Off!”…
Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream released its October issue last week on August 21st, and according to Nintendo Everything the publication teased that a Nintendo Switch title “that everyone will enjoy” would be featured in next month’s issue. With no additional details, this isn’t a lot to go on, but it’s…
Earlier this year, when COVID-19’s arrival in the United States issued the first round of quarantine orders, many found a way to escape the pandemic. Even if it was just for one hour or two (or all day), you may have been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, binge-watching a show…
With large gatherings still unsafe in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many notable gaming events, such as EVO and Game Done Quick, replaced their traditional in-person meetups with online presentations. Just last week, presenter Geoff Keighley announced that Gamescom 2020 will shift to an “Opening Night Live” digital…
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Say fuzzy pickles! EarthBound, or more widely known outside of America as the Mother series, is once again returning to the hands of Hobonichi Techo customers in 2021. For those unaware, the Japanese planner company produces several notebooks and planners along with occasionally other goodies intended for year-round usage. Mother…
Universal Studios Japan seems to have been recently completed (albeit closed indefinitely due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation), and the rolling green hills of its Mario backdrop bear a striking similarity to a new facade delivered to Universal Studios in Hollywood — suggesting, if not outright revealing, that a Nintendo…
A bite-sized presentation will be on its way to streaming platforms tomorrow! Wholesome Games is returning for round two as the company has partnered once again with multiple independent developers to provide some major and minor updates on a few future and upcoming titles. The company has also stated that…
Are you unhappy with the Galar region’s user interface, Trainers? To all Pokémon Sword and Shield players, whether you’re a longtime series veteran or newcomer, fan-requested improvements for the game’s UI might be arriving in future entries. David Gibson, the user interface designer for the mainline Pokémon series was asking…
A Nintendo Switch model featuring an improved display and upgraded “interactivity” will launch in Q1 2021, according to new reports. The information comes from Taipei-based newspaper Economic Daily News, which states that the new Switch model will enter production later this year. Economic Daily News cites hardware manufacturers that work on the…
The Sonic the Hedgehog movie made some serious bank when it debuted in theaters early this year, speeding past the $100 million mark after just ten days. Things weren’t always looking so bright for the Blue Blur’s box office hit, however; last year’s originally proposed design for Sonic received widespread…
Puyo Puyo Champions is about to get a boost to its competitive catering, with a new update adding in a handful of requested features for the game’s eSports scene. Most notable are a Spectator Mode, allowing players (or tournament judges) to view matches and multiple types of colorblind support options…
