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…
Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
Released last year on PC, Horace became a standout title within the 2D platform adventure and indie game scene. Praised for its platforming, humor, and storytelling, this game now makes its way to Nintendo Switch. Rather fitting too as the game has even been referred to as “a very British…
Jump Force Deluxe Edition has been available on Nintendo Switch for a couple of months now, though its announced DLC is coming at a slower pace for the handheld hybrid. A new trailer has arrived today giving a look at upcoming DLC characters Meruem (from Hunter X Hunter) and Hiei…
Xenoblade Chronicles can be a stressful game, what with the presence of enemies that can decimate your party in the overworld and all the overarching plot threads. It’s also a game full of beauty, though, both in its visuals and especially its music. Nintendo knows this and wants you to…
Halloween is almost here and while she’ll miss the holiday, a certain candy-loving witch has big things planned for next year. Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams was a key title of the cute ’em genre, and now fans in the west have something to look forward to. Cotton Reboot! is now…
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is already among my most anticipated for the rest of the year. Sega has been revealing characters over on the official Puyo Puyo Twitter regularly, but today they’re T-Spinning something different and popping in with a new trailer. In it we see some of…
There’s no shortage of picross games on Switch, but if you’re a fan of the virtual idol Hatsune Miku you might want to keep an eye on this latest one. Titled Hatsune Miku Logic Paint, it features music from the famous Vocaloid as well as various illustrations unlocked by solving…
Ever since Nintendo made playing Mario Kart Tour a factor in getting those elusive Super Mario 35th Anniversary pins, I’ve been playing the mobile racing game here and there. Its first anniversary event may’ve just ended, but it’s once again time for Halloween! That means fall vibes and some spooky…
Kirby Fighters 2 has been an enjoyable, if small, dose of Dream Land ever since it launched. While its biggest strength is the variety of copy abilities players can bring into the ring, if you want a small taste of what the full game has to offer, you can check…
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a month away, and its constant trickle of brief trailers, gameplay, and character introductions are both welcome and maddening. Now that the focus is off the Four Champions and Impa, we’ve been seeing more characters from 100 years ago make their presence known. Now,…
Players have no doubt been tearing up every stage they can with Minecraft Steve, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s latest fighter. While his block placing and resource gathering gameplay are his most defining traits, he (like many others before him) brings multiple tools and weapons with him into every match. Sword,…
A relaxing game where you’re out in nature and taking a short hike was an escape for Adam Robinson-Yu. It’s very e created A Short Hike, which was released on Nintendo Switch this year, and was invited to be the latest guest on Nintendo of America’s Indie World Developer Story…
Say what you want about Pokémon that are clearly inspired by food, these “too good to eat” creatures shine at Japan’s Pokémon Café and Pikachu Sweets locations. Two, in particular, have joined the seasonal menu shuffle, and they are served as a set. Sinistea & Polteageist are ready to have…
