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:…
Many modern indie games wear their influences on their sleeves, but one aesthetic that has been rarely emulated is that of the original Star Fox for the Super Nintendo. Being one of the earliest 3D games on a Nintendo platform, it has a very unique look, with chunky polygons and…
On Friday October 18th, the UK’s first Pokémon Center opened its doors to the public. Situated in the Westfield Shopping Centre at White City, London, the pop-up store will be operating until November 15th, and for all intents and purposes it has been a resounding success for the Pokémon Company……
As Halloween approaches, so does another spooky adventure with the ever-cowardly Luigi, as he ventures into the haunted hotel at the heart of Luigi’s Mansion 3. To celebrate the occasion, and the season, Tetris 99’s next Maximus Cup will doll the game up with a spooky new theme. Check it…
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The next in-game Mario Kart Tour event has been announced — the “Halloween Tour”! And it looks like Luigi is finally making his playable Mario Kart Tour alongside it! The news was revealed via an in-game notice, as well as through two tweets on the official Mario Kart Tour Twitter…
One of the hardest parts about starting a new workout routine is keeping the motivation to keep on going – I know this firsthand. It wasn’t until Nintendo released the Wii Fit that I was able visualize my progress and keep motivated to reach my goals. Now, here we are,…
Steelbooks are highly coveted collectibles for players these days, especially those who reside in the US. Other regions, namely Asia and Europe, have been receiving a steady stream of steelbook offers for the latest Nintendo Switch titles for some time now. That’s why any news at all regarding a steelbook…
Nintendo has issued an apology for consumer confusion surrounding the content within the upcoming enhanced port of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE for Nintendo Switch and has promised full refunds for those who pre-ordered the game through the Nintendo Switch eShop and My Nintendo Store. Yesterday, it was revealed that Tokyo…
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After taking E3 2019 by storm with her earnest charm and stage presence, Ikumi Nakamura may have just won the internet’s attention all over again. A short clip and tweet was posted today of her with PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya, the man behind Bayonetta and Viewtiful Joe, among others. It’s the…
Today marks the 34th birthday of the Nintendo Entertainment System — the NES — in North America. The 8-bit home video game console made waves and earned the role as the best-selling system of its time decades ago. More importantly, however, its popularity opened the doors for the Big N,…
If you’ve been an avid Pokémon player for the 20+ years it’s been on Nintendo consoles, you’re probably already very well-versed in the routine that kicks off when beginning a new game’s adventure. Meet some characters, talk to the Professor, pick your starter, and so on. Well, Sword & Shield…
