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. The…
Nintendo’s popular yet short-lived social networking mobile app, Miitomo, launched in the US 10 years ago today on March 31st, 2016. Notable for being Nintendo’s first-ever mobile game, Miitomo is widely considered an unofficial spinoff of Nintendo’s Tomodachi franchise. It took plenty of inspiration from the quirky social sim series,…
In what I will be labeling as a rumor, it’s been reported that Disney is considering buying Epic Games outright in an effort to expand its gaming profile. During a recent episode of “The Town with Matt Belloni” podcast, tech journalist, and former Verge editor, Alex Heath has claimed that…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
As spotted by Aftermath today, Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the US government over the sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump put in place across the world last year. While specifically targeting the refunds from the tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court last month, the lawsuit…
Coming soon to a Hyundai vehicle near you (If you’re in South Korea)…. new Pokémon infotainment themes! A Pikachu Quick Attack theme and Ditto World theme are available for drivers in South Korea of the following vehicles: 2026 Palisade, Ioniq 9, 2026 Nexo, 2026 Ioniq 6, 2026 Sonata, SONATA The…
In a new interview with NikkeixTrend, Yakuza series chief director Ryosuke Horii was asked a series of questions regarding the latest installment in the series, Yakuza Kiwami 3 + Dark Ties. One of the most notable things about Kiwami 3 is that it marks the first time in series history…
Following yesterday’s Capcom Spotlight stream, Capcom has uploaded a new animated trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection that features a cartoonish aesthetic and quickly sets up the lifelong journey the main character will go through. After watching their trusty Rathalos hatch from an egg at a young age,…
Over the last few days, a meme has been floating around the internet where people used the Pokémon Pokopia font from the title screen to create silly title cards. Not all of it is SFW, but generally speaking, it’s only been fans using the meme generator and not official companies…
A new figma based on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been revealed over at Play-Asia. Titled “Link Tears of the Kingdom Ver. DX Edition,” the figure stands at a height of 150mm. Link will come with three faceplates: Standard, Smiling, and Shouting. He will…
We are getting closer and closer to the April 1st release date of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and we’re only a few days away from Mar10 Day on March 10th! To celebrate the occasion, Nintendo has announced that a final Super Mario Galaxy. Movie Direct will air on March…
Mario Day, aka March 10, is nearly upon us, and Nintendo is pulling out… well, not all the stops, but a couple of them, to celebrate it. In anticipation of the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo is partnering up with Dippin Dots to release the new “galaxy pop” mystery…
Pokémon Pokopia is the Nintendo Switch 2’s coziest new obsession, a social simulation game co-developed by Game Freak and Omega Force that tasks you with rebuilding a desolate world into a charming utopia as a Ditto who has transformed to look like a human. Whether you’re figuring out which Pokémon…
MAR10 Day 2026 is just a week away, so Nintendo wants to remind everyone that its flagship mascot is celebrating his 40th anniversary this year. Culminating in the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on April 1st, 2026, this 40th anniversary celebration is maybe more subdued than you’d expect…
Pokémon Pokopia is finally upon us, and by all accounts it’s a great spinoff for the series. Tasking players with rehabilitating a lost island to turn into a haven for Pokémon, it combines people’s love of Pocket Monsters with their love of building models in an effective blend of genres…
