When most people think about Pokémon, they’re likely picturing one of two things: something big and impressive like Charizard, or something small and cute like Pikachu. While of course Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes, most fall into one of these two categories. Porygon is a fan-favorite that certainly…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
During the previous Pokémon GO seasons, Niantic started selling a month-long paid Timed Research ticket (which came with additional month-long bonuses). The paid Timed Research ticket is back (after not being available during the Season of Shared Skies), and it has been tweaked again. The entire season’s worth of monthly…
Just in time for Halloween, we’ve got a launch trailer for the weird and wacky Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty. The game, developed by Oddworld Inhabitants and published by Microids, is a remake of the 1997 classic Oddworld: Abe’s Odyssey. The game is a platformer, but in the vein…
You may be surprised but, Halloween is right around the corner. As per usual, Pokémon GO is also getting in the holiday spirit with an event to celebrate. This year, though, the mobile AR game is also celebrating Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead. This is the first…
Ever get drawn to a particular spot on a game’s map but realize it might be a while before you can get there? Well in Carto you get to shift and slide that spot right to you by rearranging the map and watching the world shift around you! All of…
Gather some coins around the kingdom because collecting this whole line may take you more than one purchase. Choco Eggs, chocolate candy shaped eggs from overseas that generally contain a figure or toy inside, from Japanese candy company Furuta will be hiding retro and modern Mario surprises within their latest…
Few games are as charming as A Short Hike, which brought its low-poly chill vibes to the Nintendo Switch over the summer. The game has now got some suitably cute merchandise from Fangamer that encapsulates this atmosphere. First up there’s the $24 t-shirt, which advertises the setting of Hawk Peak…
As Halloween creeps closer still we’re starting to see more and more spooky, seasonal messages. Joining those ranks is an auditory treat from Banjo-Kazooie. None other than original composer Grant Kirkhope has shared a new remix of Mad Monster Mansion’s theme music. Have a listen to how this (legally distinct)…
Following last month’s reveal of Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, a CG-animated series based within the official canon of Capcom’s beloved horror franchise, Netflix has now released two new screenshots featuring the show’s protagonists. The images show series veterans, Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, both looking pretty serious. Leon appears…
More than a few video game franchises are heading to Netflix lately, with the likes of Resident Evil and Cuphead being two recent significant projects. Now you can add Assassin’s Creed to the list. While a Netflix-produced Assassin’s Creed anime was announced back in 2017, a recent report from Deadline…
Pokémon Journeys: The Series has changed up the anime’s formula in a lot of ways, and now it’s bringing some of its fun to Pokémon GO. The mobile game has announced an Animation Week event, where various species related to Journeys will be appearing in greater numbers along with other…
Thanks to games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Pokémon Sword and Shield, the Switch continues to flourish. In Japan at least Nintendo wants to lure fans into some older titles too, and that’s where this pair of controller bundles come in. Between the two of them two different kinds…
Time to practice those meter management skills and work on your fancy footwork, because Mario Tennis Aces is ready for another online competition. The North American Open November 2020 will be the next tournament in the Nintendo Versus Autumn Series, giving players a chance to make their mark on the…
Ring Fit Adventure has remained a strong seller despite its availability being on the low side. In America (or at least near to me) that’s stabilized a bit, but copies continue to be difficult to purchase in Japan. If you’re hoping your sweat can be shiny and beautiful and to…
