Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
With the Switch 2 unveiling happening in just mere days, it seems likely that developers would already be creating games for Nintendo’s upcoming platform. Nintendo obviously wants people to upgrade ASAP, so why would it hold back dev kits? A rumor last week (from Insider Gaming) stated that Nintendo is…
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,…
In what has to be my favorite surprise from today’s Nintendo Direct, developer Tribute Games announced a brand-new Marvel beat-em-up that not only looks like TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, but features designs seemingly cribbed from Marvel Vs. Capcom. Marvel Cosmic Invasion will be hitting PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One,…
As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, i.e., the final Switch-era stream, there was a surprise announcement of two previously PlayStation-exclusive games getting new ports to other platforms. Being distributed by Bandai Namco, Patapon 1+2 Replay will bring the 4K remastered versions of the first two Patapon games to PC, Nintendo…
“HUH???” “Did they actually… There’s no way” “Is this really it…?” “The Tomodachi Life guy on Twitter is going to lose his MIND” There’s no point in burying the lede. The above is just a tiny peek into not one, but several different group chats that I’m a part…
Nearly four years ago now, a remake of the iconic Dragon Quest III using the HD-2D style was announced for the first time. It would take until last year to hear anything more about it, when finally it was revealed when the game would arrive. Little did anyone know though,…
One month ago, we received more news on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the newest title in the Pokémon series. In a surprise announcement, we received more news in today’s Nintendo Direct, explaining the mysterious symbol shown at the end of the Pokémon Presents. A day/night cycle was teased and we have…
As the countdown for the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation marches on, few were expecting an announcement of a separate Nintendo Direct just a week prior. However, that’s exactly what happened; a new Direct was announced out of nowhere yesterday, and brought heaps of brand-new information for the original Nintendo Switch….
It was starting to look like the Switch, a console that has delivered on nearly every Nintendo franchise of note, would be skipping the quirky charms of Rhythm Heaven. Thankfully today’s Nintendo Direct delivered by announcing Rhythm Heaven Groove, the first new entry in the series in over ten years….
As the final announcement for today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo has revealed a brand-new app for smart devices! Titled Nintendo Today!, this new app will bring news on Switch and Switch 2 games daily, as well as functioning as a daily calendar and pushing content to you such as news, videos,…
It feels like the endgame is truly here! With just days to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, we now have confirmation that the first retailer is gearing up for pre-orders. Best Buy Canada announced in a blog post this morning that it will begin accepting…
It’s finally here! The March 27th Nintendo Direct is about to begin, delivering 30 minutes of exciting game announcements for the Nintendo Switch. The event starts at 7 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET — catch the live stream below and stay with Nintendo Wire for full-day coverage of all…
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble has announced a brand-new DLC, a collaboration with the one and only Pac-Man! In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Pac-Man series, Banana Rumble will have new maps, items, and a special ball for the yellow glutton himself. Bananas will turn into pellets, banana…
With the recent shutdown of Multiversus and Warner Bros.’ general disdain for anything fun, this latest rumor is sure to aggravate a ton of people. According to the Sacred Symbols podcast host, Warner Bros. San Diego had begun production of a Mario Kart-like kart racer featuring its iconic characters towards…
