In a new interview on the Kit and Krysta Podcast, a former Nintendo sales lead expressed that he feels it is “inevitable” that Nintendo will need to increase the price of the Switch 2. Talking to a man only introduced as Sean (likely to protect this identity), hosts and former…
It should come as no surprise, but the recently released Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a hit. We’re only one day into its opening week and Universal/Illumination’s sequel has broken a couple of box office records. As Deadline reports, the movie opened to $34.5 million on Wednesday, making it the…
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…
In a post on Twitter this morning, WarioWare series director Goro Abe has announced that he has left Nintendo after starting with the company back in 1999. Having retired at the end of February 2026, it marks the end of a quarter-century of work that saw multiple WarioWare titles across…
Nintendo is teaming up with the LA Dodgers to promote the upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in theaters next month. Set to release nationwide on April 1st, 2026, what better way to promote the film than with an exclusive collectible at a baseball game? Yeah, I’m not…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
Update: Since our report earlier this morning, Amazon has adjusted the pricing of the physical version of Pokémon Pokopia to reflect the standard $69.99 that the game normally runs for at other retailers. In a rather interesting report from VGC this morning, it appears as if the physical…
Pokémon GO’s Season of Memories in Motion is focused on celebrating the game’s 10th anniversary (or, at least leading up to the big day, as the season shall end a month before the game’s actual anniversary). One of this season’s features is Daily Discoveries, where different events and/or perks will…
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…
Bonus Week is back in Pokémon TCG Pocket! Here for one week, these easy log in and “dailies” missions will reward players with a new backdrop to display two cards, Shinedust, Pack Hourglasses, Trade Hourglasses, and Wonder Hourglasses. Pokémon TCG Pocket – March 2026 Bonus Week Begins: Friday, March…
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,…
