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…
Six and a half years after Hollow Knight: Silksong was announced as a full-fledged follow up to Hollow Knight, it’s finally in our hands. In the time since its announcement, Silksong’s hype and popularity have grown to almost mythical proportions and now that it’s here we have to ask, can…
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this edition, we cover the release of Famicom Detective Club, the Netflix Castlevania series, Waluigi’s strange new render, and even more Miitopia Mii masterpieces….
Limited edition Nintendo Switch systems are far and few, but the battle for a new special Pokémon-themed unit is about to begin. In the latest monthly edition of the Japanese magazine CoroCoro, New Pokémon Snap photographers can submit their best shots to the editorial team of the publication for a…
Back from the grave of the 8-bit era of cult classics, the Japan-exclusive Konami title on the Famicom, GetsuFumaDen, was announced to be making a comeback on Switch next year during the most recent Indie World Showcase. While the title is still quite a ways off from releasing on the…
Overwatch’s long-time director, Jeffrey Kaplan, stepped down from his position and left Blizzard Entertainment quite abruptly last month, with the company naming Aaron Keller as Kaplan’s successor. Keller has been serving as Overwatch 2’s assistant director and has worked alongside Kaplan dating all the way back to their World of…
If you’re looking to add a friend from your island life to your real one, San-ei has got you covered. A new wave of Animal Crossing: New Horizons plushes are on the way from their All Star Collection line. Focusing on visitors and special NPCs, it’s refreshing to see some…
It may lack an official release outside of Japan, but Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War has left an undeniable mark on the series. Be it the influence Sigurd would have on future lords like Hector and Ike, splitting the game into two distinct timeframes, or the general refinements…
Hot off the heels of yesterday’s opening movie debut, NEO: The World Ends with You has brought on a wave of new screenshots. These cover the whole range of gameplay, with looks at the game’s cutscenes and menus offering looks at various character designs as well. It all looks quite…
Project Piplup (or Project Pochama as it is known in Japan) has officially begun, and the official Pokémon YouTube channel has marked the occasion with a new video starring the sought-after Sinnoh starter. Following Project Piplup’s announcement in March, you may recall seeing videos of an adorable costumed Piplup mascot…
With a title like Famicom Detective Club, it’s clear these mystery adventures have some history behind them. Sadly, that legacy remained Japan-only save a few shout-outs from Smash Bros. For the curious and invested alike that wait for recognition (and especially localization) is finally over. Both Famicom…
As promised, Katy Perry’s Pokémon 25th anniversary tribute “Electric” has been released. Check out the music video, directed by Raya and the Last Dragon’s Carlos Lopez Estrada, below. Plenty of Pikachu and Pichu in there! Alongside the track we also have a few new pieces of merchandise. These…
There are very few things that Kirby won’t inhale and enjoy, be it for a yummy flavor or the unrelenting high that comes with unfathomable power. A new craving is welling up within his infinite insides, one that’ll take a few months to fully manifest. That’s right, it’s…
Another Monster Hunter Rise Event Quest is making its way to the game, pairing up some of the game’s fiercest monsters with a new reward. By clearing this brand new challenge, players will earn some new Titles for their Guild Card. Admittedly it’s not the most exciting prize, but it…
