Rumored over the weekend, it seems that GameStop is ready to confirm that Nintendo has pulled the plug on its Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle SKU. Announced as a limited time offer before the console’s launch, the bundle was sticking around a lot longer than most people anticipated. If…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
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,…
With its blockier look and cheery expression it’s no surprise Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ Hisuian form of Voltorb has proven popular, and naturally popularity means merchandise when it comes to this franchise. A new plush of Hisuian Voltorb has rolled onto the online Pokémon Center store, retailing for $14.99. It stands…
In recent years the retro indie market has started to move on from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras to fully embrace the 3D nostalgia. This new game from developer A Grumpy Fox and publisher Deck13 Spotlight is a choice example, going all-in with low-poly models, blocky textures, and even having…
Nintendo Switch Sports might be giving some console owners their fill of soccer inspired fun already, but there’s something a little more extreme just around the corner. Mario Strikers: Battle League marks the return of this particular sports spinoff sub-series, bolstering its online side and introducing some new mechanics. …
When you think of iconic duos, what comes to mind? Peanut Butter and jelly? Simon and Garfunkel? What about Pokémon and Build-A-Bear Workshop? That’s right! Build-A-Bear and the Pokémon Company are teaming up once again to bring a fan-favorite Pocket Monster to life with the all-new Grookey Bundle, available now…
If you have extra points to spend, make sure to check out some of My Nintendo’s offerings right now, as cute stationery stationery printables and digital wallpaper themed to Kirby and the Forgotten Land are available! The stationery includes four adorable letter sheet designs and will cost you…
The World Video Game Hall of Fame, part of the National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, has inducted several classics into its lineup each year since 2015. Every entry so far has been more than deserving, and the 2022 lineup of games is no different: Ms. Pac-Man, Dance…
IMAX is about as grand of a viewing experience you can get, short of a planetarium (which is far more specialized). You’d have to possess a lot of money to be able to play video games on such a big screen (and the resolution would probably be inadequate) but now…
It’s like a conga line of people who want to dump Bobby Kotick into a dunk tank (and hey, I’m right there with them) — the chain of lawsuits against Activision Blizzard continues, with the latest plaintiffs coming from NYC. Specifically the New York City Employees’ Retirement System and pension…
A few weeks ago NIS America released a trailer highlighting NIS Classics Vol. 3’s first title, the musical strategy RPG Rhapsody. Now it’s the other game’s turn – La Pucelle: Ragnarok. The cozy JRPG re-release will include “new scenarios, recruitable characters, voice audio, music, quick travel, and more!”…
If there is one game that Reggie Fils-Aimé will ever be associated with on a personal level (well, besides Wii Fit) it’ll be one he never released. The cries of “come on Reggie, give us Mother 3” have echoed since 2006, with the EarthBound fandom of the late ’00s almost…
Late last month, a labor complaint was filed with the National Labor Relations Board against Nintendo of America and partner hiring firm Aston Carter by an anonymous contractor. While NoA released its own statement on the matter, the company began to draw eyes — many other former contractors shared the…
May 4th is a big day for all things Star Wars, and the latest Lego Star Wars entry is no exception. The final batch of the game’s announced DLC character packs – The Mandalorian Season Two, The Bad Batch, and the Trooper Character Pack – have gone live today alongside…
