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…
Hot on the heels of the recent release of Magic The Gathering’s massive Final Fantasy crossover set, featuring cards representing characters, events, and places from each mainline Final Fantasy game, Wizards of the Coast has announced today that their video game crossover shenanigans are far from over with the reveal…
Video game concerts have become more and more prevalent over the years outside of Japan, and now Atlus is getting in on the action – the RPG juggernaut is hosting a concert in the US for the first time with the Shin Megami Tensei 30th LIVE: Band of Shadows Concert,…
Hut, hut, huzzah! Go fast on the gridiron with a new lineup of Sonic-themed wear from sports brand Phenom Elite, who’s working with Sega to make an official line of football-gear themed around Sonic and Knuckles (for clarity, this is American Football, rather than Association Football/Soccer). You’ll be…
Instagram user @Minter_766 is a modder of many a Funko Pop, crafting fanmade versions of everything from Muppets to SpongeBob to Famous Art Pieces – and they’ve also been tackling a few different ideas related to the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie., such as the characters lined up in Karts…
My Nintendo is back with another physical reward for North American members, and this time it’s all about Metroid Prime Remastered! For 800 Platinum Points, you can score this Big Pin Set (available in both the US and Canada): The set contains two rustless-iron lapel pins in different…
Update (3/31/23): The Paranormal Science Team is back to kick off this weekend’s Splatfest in Splatoon 3! Get jazzed (and your ink ready) by taking a gander at this truly divine look at this science fiction book-esque piece of art the Squid Research Lab shared: SRL Paranormal Science Team…
A new batch of games have arrived for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, bolstering the Game Boy selection and even giving some love to the long running NES and SNES libraries. For the Game Boy, you’ll be able to adventure through Kirby’s Dream Land 2, the title that introduced the Animal…
As a longtime amiibo collector, I know a thing or two about Nintendo and scarcity. That’s why when I saw the news today that Super Nintendo World in Japan would be releasing a special edition Golden Power-Up Band in extremely limited quantities, I could feel my heart rate increase ever…
Update (9/26/23): Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos is available on Switch today, and right along with it is the game’s launch trailer. Below you’ll find yourself immersed in the land of Anthos: The trailer’s descriptions reads: The land of Anthos was a peaceful and harmonious…
After an extended hiatus due to the pandemic, Nintendo will be returning to PAX East this month — but with one big caveat. Yes, Nintendo will be back at the popular gaming expo, but it will not be showing off The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the company’s…
With The Super Mario Bros. Movie just around the corner, we’re seeing merchandising from all corners of the consumer products worlds. Toys are a staple, of course, but what about toiletries? Lush has confirmed it’ll be getting in on the game with a bath bomb based on the iconic question…
Yesterday, Vernal Edge brought its merging of Kingdom Hearts combat with Metroidvania exploration to the Nintendo Switch and other platforms, but if you’re a physical collector you might want to wait till September! As announced alongside a new trailer, Vernal Edge will be receiving a physical release for Switch, PlayStation…
While the Tron series has never been one of Disney’s biggest moneymakers, its bizarre sci-fi computer world has continued to be expanded by movies, animation, and yes, video games. Tron: Identity is the next in a long-line of adaptations, though this one takes a different approach. Tron: Identity is a…
