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…
Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
There’s only one spot left in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s first wave of DLC, and even though we know there are more characters coming after the Fighters Pass, it feels like it’s getting down to the wire for some of the most iconic franchises in gaming to get their chance…
The Pokémon Sword & Shield Zacian and Zamazenta Edition Switch Lite is officially available today. We’ve gone hands-on with the compact system in this new video. You can order your very own Zacian and Zamazenta Nintendo Switch Lite at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop today!
I recently had the pleasure of playing through A Hat on Time for Switch, a game that’s full of charm and inspiration from 3D platformers of the past. Unfortunately, it had a handful of bugs, the most problematic of which were stuttering in a few of its busier challenges. Thankfully…
Of all the Pokémon Center stores I’ve visited in Japan, Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo was easily the biggest. They don’t just throw that Mega on for nothing, after all. Since then, more locations have opened or been announced, and even cafés have popped up for a little added Pokémon flavor…
We’re only a week out from the release of Pokémon Sword & Shield, which means it’s time for TV spots to take the field. An English trailer does a serviceable, bite-sized job of reminding us that Pokémon is back while also explaining Giant Pokémon battles: Meanwhile, the Japanese trailer does…
After closing its doors and announcing its permanency, Tokyo’s Kirby Café is almost ready to reopen and stay open. Ahead of that though, a new menu and batch of goods have been revealed to keep up the expectations of these Dream Land delights. A little video’s even gone up to…
Those adorable bubble-blowing dragons from Bubble Bobble 4 Friends have some new tricks up their sleeves. The publisher of the long-awaited sequel, ININ, has detailed the new “Extend” skill upgrade system that will allow players to level up their abilities, but only if they are fast enough. ININ laid out…
Now that November’s in full swing, it’s time for another Day with Pikachu figure announcement from Funko! While we don’t have an official reveal quite yet, we’ve gotten a sneak peek of what looks to be a promo flier from @funkofinderz (via @dis.pops) on Instagram. Check it out: View this…
Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy – Deluxe Edition is officially available for Nintendo Switch today! Join the professor’s daughter as she journeys throughout London solving mysteries in this revamped version of the original 3DS game. Filled with puzzles, unlocked DLC (that was previously paid for content), new…
We’re just a week away from the long-anticipated releases of Pokémon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch, the series’ first true, HD mainline titles (if you don’t count Pokémon: Let’s Go, which, let’s be honest, you shouldn’t). Pokémon Sword and Shield’s development has been… contentious amongst the fanbase. The…
A few weeks ago, Undertale creator Toby Fox shared the news that he got the chance to compose a track for Pokémon Sword & Shield. Now, with a week to go till launch, a snippet from the song has been uploaded to the official Pokémon YouTube channel. Give it a…
While a lot of the appeal behind Persona 5 Scramble is the same as most other licensed musou games — that is, having your favorite characters tear through waves of enemies — it is noteworthy for having what appears to be a full story mode akin to a sequel to…
