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…
Over the past 15 years, most of the Super Mario cast has remained pretty similar in appearance. Ever since the New Super Mario Bros. era of games, the looks of the characters have been fairly standardized. In recent times, however, they’ve begun to experiment once more. From Super Mario Bros….
Yesterday saw the unveiling of a new trailer and character design for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, with both the footage itself and fan reaction being more positive than the previous ‘Meow?’ cut. Other than the obvious good stuff, like Green Hill Zone and more of Jim Carrey’s take on…
The new wave of amiibo has arrived! We take a close-up look at Incineroar, Simon Belmont, and Chrom in our latest episode of the Nintendo Wiretap. Have a watch:
Alrighty, campers — it’s time for everyone to head over to Lost Lure Creek! A new fishing tourney just kicked off today and the theme is smooth, smooth jazzy blues. This one’s all about instruments, dapper blue clothing, and bringing rhythmic melodies to campsites all around Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp….
We’re so close! The release of Pokémon Sword and Shield is just two days away, meaning Pokémon fans the world over will finally be able to enjoy a full-blown Pocket Monsters experience on their Nintendo Switches. Although the fan community’s reaction to these games has been very mixed, we know there…
Yesterday the Sonic the Hedgehog movie finally got its second trailer, and to say it featured a few changes from the first would be an understatement. The tireless efforts of animators and designers shines through, with a blue blur that looks more accurate to his game appearances while having a…
Earlier this year, Lizardcube surprised everyone by announcing that they’d be developing a brand new entry in Sega’s iconic beat ’em up franchise Streets of Rage — the first one in twenty five years, to be exact. The team has been pretty open about Streets of Rage 4 in the…
They’re almost here – the Nintendo Switch’s first wholly new Pokémon games, Sword & Shield. How do they hold up? Well, our review is still waiting in the wings, but other outlets have published their opinions, so let’s have a look! On the glowing side we have IGN and Gamespot,…
It’s been a long time coming but we finally have confirmed release dates for the various products releasing for Shovel Knight’s next major update, that’ll bring the new DLC King of Cards and Showdown into the fold – December 10th, as announced by Yacht Club Games. While the DLC will…
If Build-A-Bear’s original 16″ tall Snorlax plush didn’t quite meet your expectations when it comes to the roly poly giant, the workshop has something else up for offer that might just pique your interest. It’s time to meet Jumbo-Sized Snorlax! Standing 24″ tall, this beast of a plushie is one…
Earlier today, we got our first official look at Sonic’s redesign for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie. The internet seems to strongly agree that the new design looks much better than before, which is a testament to the hard work the filmmakers put in to make things right. They…
When it comes to home decorating, there’s no Nintendo franchise more suited to the task than Animal Crossing — and if you’re looking for some adorable kitchenware, look no further than the new selection of AC themed products from the new Nintendo Tokyo store. The selection includes: A small, pastel-colored…
Following up from a post-release patch aiming to fix bugs and the game’s physical release, A Hat in Time on Nintendo Switch is about to get bigger and cuter than ever. It’s been announced that the Nyakuza Metro DLC will arrive later this month: We are excited to announce…
