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,…
Earlier this year, Nintendo was able to successfully get the Yuzu Switch emulator removed from the original GitHub repository it was distributed from. While that was a done and dusted legal case and the emulator’s creators were put out of business, the old axiom about the internet remains true: once…
Yesterday morning, the renowned leaker Pyoro caused a stir on Twitter by teasing a picture of a 1990 Nintendo World Championship cartridge. The internet quickly went mad with speculation, with theories about the cryptic tweet spreading like wildfire. pic.twitter.com/xvxNbN3cPV — Pyoro (@Pyoro_X) May 2, 2024 But. today, the mystery has…
The Nintendo Switch version of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana will be coming quite a few months after the game’s launch on other platforms, which means the DLC released for those versions will be “included in every copy” of the port. Via the game’s official website we have a full…
It seemed inevitable after Crash Bandicoot’s remade trilogy sold gangbusters but now it’s effectively official – Spyro the Dragon’s original PlayStation saga is being remade. Screenshots and box-art of the game have leaked via Amazon Mexico, and while only the PS4 and Xbox One are covered so far, earlier leaks…
Coming out of Dutch Comic-Con, GameXplain has a stage’s worth of Funky Kong gameplay. Caught over the shoulder in handheld mode, it’s a great way to see how the game handles on the newer platform with its newest character. While there’s not much to comment on in terms…
It’s rare to come across something that brings so many of my interests and experiences together, but somehow this Kickstarter’s done just that. We already knew the Street Fighter board game project was going to be coming along and Shoryuken-ing its way to crowdfunding today, but seeing it all laid…
Mark Bozon, co-creator of Shantae, posted a fascinating question and poll to fans on Twitter a few months ago: Which Shantae character did you want to see join the CharaGumin (the resin figure kit) line next? The voting was fierce as fans duked it out over a 24 hour period….
Looks like Pearl and Marina are getting sporty in this competition to see what comes out on top between America’s pastime and the world’s game. One’s a way to spend a day kicking back and recording stats with its own designated stretch time, the other’s a nonstop affair of stage…
Fans of Pokémon Rumble, you’ll be pleased to know that there are some new developments concerning this spinoff series. It’s not a new announcement about a new game, but updated info regarding trademarks can sometimes lead to grander things. Nintendo and Game Freak have applied for a new trademark concerning…
If you’ve been aching for some new content for your favorite Nintendo ape-like character, the company’s YouTube channel has got your back today. It’s released a new gameplay trailer for Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze for the Switch that gives you a closer look at DK and co. saving their home…
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Seen during the Octo Expansion trailer, the Deepsea Metro is full of new faces for players and Agent 8 to discover together. While the shop keeps above ground have their quirks, these rail-riding residents raise the bar of Splatoon character designs by deep-diving into undersea creatures seldom seen. Have a…
Hot off the heels of the incredibly cute 2018 Pokémon birthday wallpapers from earlier this week is a beautiful pair of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild wallpapers — offered once again from Nintendo Japan. You can now celebrate the series’ birthday in an absolutely dazzling way. This time,…
We’ve hit the halfway point for Zipper’s fantastical garden event — and as expected, there’s one more flower to grow and two new creatures to catch in the second half. Blue Heart Roses bring adorably decorated scramblers wearing hats. Look no further for a breakdown as we have the numbers…
