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…
Face masks and other kinds of coverings have become a much more common sight in the west due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. In Japan and other Asian countries though, there was nothing odd about seeing them in public settings for health related reasons. That prevalence leads to profitability, as…
The video game industry is at a point now where there are numerous iconic visionaries who have left their mark and could retire knowing their work will inspire generations to come. Michel Ancel is among them, and soon he’ll be doing just that. In a recent Instagram post, Ancel has…
There’s no shortage of Mario merchandise, but if you wanted to commemorate today’s release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars then Nintendo Tokyo’s got just the thing. A new collection of goods for classics compilation has arrived, celebrating Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. …
Today’s the day for Mario fans to jump back into three classics, but it’s far from the only place you can find the plumber. If you’re not picking up Super Mario 3D All-Stars you can instead recreate its three titles in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as seen below. 『スーパーマリオ…
A new update is on the way for Pokémon Café Mix! Found in-game and in the announcements section, café owners will be getting more orders added to the main game, more orders added to Master Café Mode, a new team mechanic, and some new Pokémon to peruse your humble establishment. …
iOS players of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp can finally rest easy and update their phones to the latest version of iOS, which Apple released on Wednesday. Announced via an in-app notification and on the official Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp website, version 3.3.2 will allow the game to run on devices…
Pokémon Trainers are about to be hit with a wave of upsetting although expected news. All Play! Pokémon events have officially been suspended by the Pokémon Company until further notice. Ever since the beginning of the current global health pandemic, companies have remained consistent in cancelling large gatherings out of…
Fitness Boxing is receiving a sequel this year! Debuting today during the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase September 2020, Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise is bringing remixed songs and courses and many more features. Grab a pair of Joy-Cons and keep on reading, as Rhythm & Fitness will be…
For every Trainer who fondly remembers spending countless hours wandering the Johto region in search of discovering the diving pocket monster Lugia, animation artist illbedarnd (also known as Darn) has a new video you will surely want to check out. In the YouTuber’s latest project released on September 14th, he…
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On September 15th, Square Enix released campaign information for their limited merchandise for Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online. The merchandise will be available from September 24th to September 27th. Customers who purchase music products or other goods at the Square Enix e-store for 5,000 yen or more during the campaign…
There’s just a couple of weeks to go until Ys Origin heads to the Nintendo Switch, with its frantic hack & slash gameplay cutting onto the scene on October 1st. Dotemu has opened pre-orders for the Falcom classic on the eShop, and to mark the occasion a new trailer has…
