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…
As has become tradition now, Monster Hunter Stories 3 will be releasing alongside a trio of new amiibo when it hits store shelves in March of 2026. As with the past two games in the series, players on Nintendo’s platform will be able to collect some figurines that grant in-game…
Previously, the first Bandai Namco Entertainment Festival was held on October 19th and 20th of 2019. For those unaware, this special two-day concert was made to commemorate the artists behind some of the company’s most recognized soundtracks across the industry through live performances. Some of these live songs featured at…
Well here’s a swell combo I would have never expected. Arby’s, known for their cardboard creations for games and anime (and their meats; they have them), is partnering up with Studio MDHR to bring none other than Cuphead to their Kids Meals. It's a good day for a swell…
Class is finally in session, but are you prepared with the latest gear Garreg Mach has to offer? Fire Emblem: Three Houses fans will be wanting to pick up these new tote bags, boots, and wallets. Whether your allegiances lie with the Black Eagles, Blue Lions, Golden Deer, or even…
Ready for more glorious Water-type themed Poké Lids to appear around Japan, Trainers? Gyarados and the iconic Shiny red Lake of Rage variant first seen in Pokémon Gold and Silver have officially surfed into Otsu City, the Shiga Prefecture in Japan. This marks the first batch of covers to be…
Retailer GameStop is continuing to make cutbacks as it tries to stay afloat this year. The company was already facing financial issues before the COVID-19 pandemic, but due to the current environment, they’re making further changes. Already planning to close 320 stores, another 100 more stores will be shuttered according…
DOOM 64 is the latest Nintendo Switch game to receive a physical print run thanks to publisher Limited Run Games. The Switch version of DOOM 64 will be getting two Limited Run physical editions: a standard copy as well as a “Classic Edition” with a handful of extras. Slayers,…
Heads up and hats on, Trainers! Previously, The Pokémon Company had released plenty of plush hats and capes to coincide with the franchise’s 3DS releases and the Detective Pikachu feature film. While these items had gone missing in action for quite a while, the costume hats are finally back with…
We’ve been seeing more and more updates on Sega’s plans for Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th anniversary. This latest update via press release is pretty comprehensive, and it even includes a brand-new logo for the occasion. Very clever use of the “0”! As for the new announcements, it’s mostly focused on…
Last weekend got the ink flying as Splatoon 2 hosted the latest (and last) in the Nintendo Versus Summer Series. The Splatoon 2 NA Open September 2020 finals were streamed live, with four teams stepping up to the Turf to see who takes the online crown. The participants were FTWin,…
Hope you’ve been stretching since the last competition, as ARMS is back again for the next Nintendo Verus online competition. This will herald the start of their Autumn Series, which will continue to call players to put their skills to the test against one another. The NintendoVS Autumn series…
The long requested Master Roshi is nearly here for Dragon Ball FighterZ. Bandai Namco has given Dragon Ball’s strongest, flightless Earthling another trailer ahead of his release. Check it out below to see his wealth of experience and various techniques in action. For long, longtime fans of the…
It’s the home stretch for Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and Nintendo’s showing no signs of stopping its brief glimpses at these classics. The latest batch are from the Wii masterpiece Super Mario Galaxy. While there was some initial ambiguity due to a focus on using Joy-Con to mimic…
