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…
When taking a look at where mainstream gaming got its start, one commonality makes itself apparent: the platformer genre. There’s been countless titles to use this formula over the years, and while many are still going strong in the modern day, many likewise have fallen to the wayside. There is…
A serial killer is on the loose and private detective Mordred Foley must catch them before they strike again – this is what awaits in you in Dry Drowning. VLG Publishing and developer Studio V are bringing the visual novel (originally released on PC in 2019) to Nintendo Switch this…
For the first time in nearly a year and a half, the world will finally be blessed with a new, full-scale, 50 minute Nintendo Direct tomorrow. I tend to keep my speculation pretty conservative, but with such a massive Direct on the way, we’ll no doubt hear from some of…
Pokémon Unite, the upcoming MOBA on Nintendo Switch and mobile, still does not have a solid release date. However, fans in Canada have a chance to get their hands on the game a bit earlier if they have an Android device. There will be an official beta for…
Are you ready for Galarian Meowth Day — or rather the unofficial holiday of Cat Day in Japan? As the Pokémon Center approaches next week, beginning Tuesday, February 22nd, storefronts along with the online shop will be celebrating the occasion by selling special items designed by Japanese artist Kino Takahashi….
After this month’s Roselia scented Sunday, Pokémon GO has announced what’s in store next Community Day. Interestingly, they’re bringing on a Pokémon that was added to the game fairly recently and ahead of some more expected specimens from Unova. Here’s an announcement that’s sure to have you tweeting! 😉…
Bandai Namco continues to spotlight each of the Tales of series titles in turn, and today they’ve landed on an interesting chapter of that legacy. Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World had the daunting task of following up the original Symphonia’s story and characters. It may…
Much like other competitive games, Pokémon has seasons with differing rulesets and formats. Currently, the Ranked Battles Series 8 rules allow competitors to use one Legendary Pokémon on their team, leading to all sorts of new strategies and team compositions. However, the official rules for Ranked Battles Series 9, which…
In August 2020, Sanei’s Pikmin All Star Collection range of plushes returned following the reveal of Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and considering how adorable they are, it’s no wonder they sold out in no time. Fortunately, the Nintendo Tokyo Twitter account has announced that another restock is coming in April 2021,…
Two gothic video games are crossing over in a matter of days, with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night’s heroine Miriam landing in a new mission as part of Blasphemous’ upcoming ‘Strife and Ruin’ update later this week. Miriam will be seeking help from The Penitent One to return to her…
It’s been a while since Nintendo last aired a General Direct but they’re coming back with a bang – a whopping 50 minutes of content, to be exact! Tune in 2/17 at 2 p.m. PT for a #NintendoDirect livestream featuring roughly 50 minutes of information focused on available games…
Plenty of vinyl collectibles have cropped up in recent years following the immense success of Funko. Youtooz have taken a slightly different approach to the traditional formula, focusing mostly on internet culture, creators, and memes, though recently the company has started to branch out a bit with other licenses. One…
Grab your whip and sword because it’s another great night for a curse. Limited Run Games will once again be partnering with Inti Creates to bring Koji Igarashi’s steampunk phantasmagoric world of Bloodstained to the physical realm. In the same fashion as its predecessor’s release, Bloodstained: Curse Of The Moon…
