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,…
Kicking off today’s Xbox Showcase stream was the announcement of one of the worst kept secrets in gaming: an Xbox handheld. After months of speculation and leaks, Microsoft has finally confirmed what we all thought was happening: Microsoft is partnering with Asus to create a variant of its ROG Ally…
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 Switch and its accompanying launch title Breath of the Wild a mere three weeks and two days away, Nintendo’s marketing machine is ramping up. Visitors to the official Japanese page for the imminent Zelda entry can check out new footage from the game, highlighting various key areas and…
Nintendo has released a new, three minute overview trailer featuring all the ins and outs of the upcoming Nintendo Switch. The ad focuses on using the Switch and its peripherals, including amiibo, Joy-Con controllers and the Pro Controller. Alongside the newly shared video below, Nintendo included brand new Super Mario…
Game Informer just released a treasure trove of Breath of the Wild details in its just-released March issue. With less than a month before the latest Zelda adventure is released on the Switch and the Wii U, we now have the most in-depth information about the the title than we’ve ever…
Nintendo recently held its usual Corporate Management Policy Briefing, a meeting where the company’s leaders and frontrunners in gaming development come together to discuss products and the state of the company in general. Quite a few topics were brought up during the Q&A portion of the briefing, one of which…
GameInformer has a long history of stand-out magazine covers but it may have knocked it out of the park with this month’s issue, which will focus on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It features Link and Zelda, divided by the Master Sword. Check it out: The outlet…
Those worried about sports games coming to Nintendo Switch seem to have less and less reason to worry as time goes on. In an interview with GameReactor, EA’s Peter Moore has confirmed that the previously announced FIFA game for Nintendo Switch is, in fact, FIFA 18. Moore also explained that…
If you’re anything like me you’ve been playing Fire Emblem Heroes obsessively since its launch. I bet you’ve got a few units you’d like to upgrade into four or five star versions too, huh? With the promise of higher stat growths, access to more and better skills, and the feeling…
From a technical perspective the Nintendo Switch is something of a marvel – boasting a unique Nvidia chip that allows support for modern engines like Unreal and Unity in a small form-factor, albeit at the price of battery life. Shigeru Miyamoto recently discussed the tech with a gathering of investors…
Sad news for Pokémon GO players in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. It looks like an ordinance that will influence the use of smartphone games in parks will be put into effect. More specifically, creators of smartphone games like Pokémon GO will need to get permits before they can use park…
Those of you looking to retread the gloomy depths of Isaac’s mom’s nightmare fueled basement just got some further incentive today. Nicalis has officially announced a slew of bonus swag for anyone who pre-orders a physical copy of The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ ahead of its launch alongside the Nintendo…
So far it’s really looking like Playtonic is carrying on Rare’s classic tradition of weird and wonderful worlds when it comes to Yooka-Laylee. Case in point – Capital Cashino, a land of gaudy carpets where the walls are painted gold. IGN recently had a chance to sit down and play…
If you’ve never heard of the Jake Hunter series of mystery adventure games, I wouldn’t be surprised. Although rather popular in Japan, this is a series that hasn’t seen much attention in other regions, with only one of its many titles being released overseas, all the way back in 2009….
