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,…
Well, folks, it finally happened. While browsing the My Nintendo amiibo section this morning, I spotted new pricing across all legacy amiibo. Figures that originally retailed for $15.99 are now listed at $19.99, and higher-tier amiibo like TotK Ganondorf, previously priced at $19.99, have jumped to a whopping $29.99. At…
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…
Can you believe that the N64 classic Perfect Dark is 25 years old? It actually turned that on May 22, 2025, but now is as good a time as any to remember the impact it had for not only Nintendo, but its developer Rare. The game shifted Nintendo’s image from…
In its quest to become the worst company in America, Microsoft has announced a new round of layoffs for the company today. In a memo sent out to the press as if it’s a time to celebrate, Microsoft revealed it will be laying off around 9,100 employees with the majority…
In this week’s Nintendo Music update, we got a ported Wii U game! New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, first released for Wii U back in 2012, receiving an enhanced port for the Switch along with many other Wii U titles. New characters, upgraded graphics and a new item called…
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition was one of the biggest profile third-party releases announced for the Switch 2 during Nintendo’s big Direct unveiling earlier this year. While Steam Deck players have been able to take the game on the go for quite some time, it’s still pretty magical to see a…
After months of speculation by fans and games media alike, Nintendo has finally confirmed that Donkey Kong Bananza is being developed by the Super Mario Odyssey team. This information comes from a recent preview presentation attended by various outlets, including IGN and VGC, where Nintendo stated that the same staff…
3D collectathon platformers occupy the same lane for me as comfort food or an AC/DC album. They’re reliable, and no matter how much time passes, I can always return to them and feel familiarity. Of course, the best 3D platformers that leave their mark on history end up feeling more…
Hamster Corporation has announced that the classic Namco arcade game Air Combat 22 will be heading to its Arcade Archives series for modern platforms. As the sequel to the industry defining Air Combat, Air Combat 22 expanded the gameplay by allowing players to select different aircraft to carry out their…
Limited Run Games is back with a brand-new lineup of merchandise based on a classic Sega title. To honor the 25th anniversary of Jet Set Radio, you can now get a whole slew of shirts, plushes, trading cards, and keychains to show your love for Beat and the crew. While…
One of the most contentious topics among video game fans over the years is the price of products. From new systems to their games, each generation sees a bump in price that often causes unrest. That being said, it’s not often that a previous-generation system sees a significant price change…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
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…
