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…
Today’s Sakurai Presents stream revealed quite a bit about Challenger Pack 7, Minecraft’s Steve, and perhaps the most pressing reveal of all was the release date. It turns out the blocky adventurer will be landing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on October 13th! We’ll be sure to bring you news…
Hot on the heels of the contentious reveal of Steve & Alex (& Zombie & Enderman) as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s next DLC fighter, Sakurai is coming back with another Presents stream to highlight their mechanics and more. He has also confirmed that we’ll get a release date for the…
Nintendo has reportedly argued that Joy-Con drift “isn’t a real problem” and “hasn’t caused anyone any inconvenience” in an on-going class-action lawsuit against the company. The information comes from an email update sent out by Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith LLP, the law firm representing those affected by reported Joy-Con…
Initially announced during Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct, Australian clothing company BlackMilk isn’t done making clothing collections inspired by Nintendo games. Following the successful release and restock of BlackMilk X Pokémon, fans can now dress up in some Super Mario themed threads. Earlier this week, BlackMilk…
The ongoing collaboration between Re-Ment and The Pokémon Company has led to the release of several pocket monster-themed collectible figure lines that double down as interchangeable dioramas. The latest “Akanesasu Afternoon” series will be the fifth six-piece figure set from Re-Ment’s Pokémon line of products. This time the diorama will…
Tetris is perhaps the pinnacle of pick-up-and-play gameplay, considering it helped rocket the original Game Boy up the sales charts with its addictively simple mechanics. Now, more than 30 years after its debut, it’s following the “Mini” system trend with an officially licensed small keychain The Tetris Mini looks to…
After last month’s Porygon party, Pokémon GO is climbing further up the Pokédex to bring a (fan voted) Charmander Community Day back to the game. As per usual you’ll be able to catch plenty of the Kanto Fire starter, with increased Shiny chances across the event period and other bonuses….
While Animal Crossing: New Horizons is going for a month long build up to Halloween frights, Pocket Camp is leaning more on brisk weather and autumnal delights. Chief’s Fall Feels Cookie has enough pumpkin for a Charlie Brown Halloween special, sure, but is leaning out of the jack-o’-lantern aesthetic. …
Mr. Saturn, that lovable little oddity that embodies the Mother series so well, may not have the star power of a Pokémon but he’s as deserving of your affection. That’s where the Hobonichi Mother Project comes in, as they’ve just revealed their next product release. Up for order starting October…
October is making way for a party in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, with autumn really setting in and new wares (and wearables) in its shops. A new commercial has arrived in Japan that not only shows some pumpkin patches and costume prep, but also a look at the game’s Halloween…
As we enter October, it’s time to look forward to this month’s new releases. Nintendo is ready too, as they’ve just released a few new videos about the upcoming “Mario Kart AR” game Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Check out the overview trailer, interview with Velan Studios (the team behind…
With every island vacation comes quite a few needed accessories. Animal Crossing: New Horizon fans whose main controller preference lies with the standard Joy-Con comfort grip option may want to grab this new stylish holder featuring everyone’s favorite secretary Isabelle. Have a look below at PowerA’s most recent addition to…
