Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
While Oricorio might not be featured in the Carnival of Flamigo event, that doesn’t mean these stylish bird-Pokémon can’t celebrate with their own event. That’s right, a Catch Mastery event will be taking place during the Carnival of Flamigo event, but only for one day. Not only that, but Trainers,…
Ahead of its release next week, Nintendo is unleashing a demo for Mario Tennis Fever at select retail outlets in the US. On its official website, you’ll find links to Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart, all which should have the demo available for play on the Nintendo Switch 2…
Call it a touch of nostalgia or even a desire to buy cheaper games, but various reports around the internet have noted that used Nintendo 3DS prices have begun to soar over the last week. First spotted before the end of 2025 on social media, New 3DS XL prices are…
A few days ago, a rather extensive interview with Nintendo regarding Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s development was posted by Famitsu Magazine. While details of the game’s timeline placement within the series made the biggest splash, there’s another nugget of insight buried within the sprawling text. If you were curious why…
Following the release of “Title Update 4” for the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds, dataminers have been digging through the newest patch for any information regarding upcoming DLC or events. In their quest to spoil every last bit of surprise, it seems they stumbled upon something else entirely: evidence…
To kick off the new year with a ton of speculation and hope, Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida said during a New Year’s in-game that fans should “look forward” to the hit MMO coming to Switch platforms. Specifically, when asked about the possibility of the game coming to Switch,…
Similar to a few days ago with Pikmin 3 Deluxe, UK’s PEGI ratings board has seen a new listing for Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch 2 pop up seemingly at random. Filed on December 31, 2025, it’s unclear whether this listing refers to a brand-new edition or is an incredibly…
Being that it is New Year’s Eve, news is pretty light this morning. Nevertheless, The Pokémon Company took the lull in coverage to reveal a new logo for Pokémon’s upcoming 30th anniversary. The original Game Boy games, Red and Green, released in Japan on February 27th, 1996. As you can…
As fan site PokéBeach has learned, McDonald’s and The Pokémon Company will be running a 30th anniversary promo between February and March 2026 to commemorate the longstanding franchise and give fans some new cards to add to their TCG decks. With the venerable Pokémon franchise celebrating its 30th next year,…
According to some recent NielsenIQ data from Christopher Dring, EIC and co-founder of The Game Business, the Switch 2 has officially outsold the Dreamcast, PlayStation Vita, and Wii U in the UK. That means lifetime sales of those consoles in the region, not overall global numbers. If we compare that,…
In a recent interview with Famitsu Magazine, Retro Studios was asked a litany of questions regarding Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s development. It’s a rather fascinating read, but one of the key details revealed during the interview was about 4: Beyond’s placement in the Metroid timeline. While hardly the most important…
Over the weekend, a rating for Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch 2 popped up on the PEGI website. PEGI, or the Pan European Game Information association, is a board similar to the US’ ESA that provides ratings for games based on their content. While a rating on the website…
On Twitter this afternoon, developer IO Interactive announced that its upcoming spy/action game 007 First Light would be delayed into May 2026. Now scheduled for release on May 27, 2026, this pushes the game back two months from its original launch, which isn’t too significant of a delay. An…
I can’t believe I’m about to type this sentence, but Speedo has teamed up with Kirby to create a line of merchandise that fans can buy and wear. Yes, you can now buy and wear a Kirby Speedo swimsuit to the gym if you want everyone to stare at you…
