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…
When looking back at JRPGs and their communities over the years, a concern that will come up time and time again is localization. Oftentimes, especially in the past, whether or not a new game would see release outside of Japan felt like a coinflip. Ys X: Nordics, the latest entry…
If you’re a fan of not only retro games but gaming history, Digital Eclipse’s Atari 50 is a must-own compilation. Containing over 100 games from across legendary developer Atari’s history, the game not only offers newer players a chance to experience the past, but gives them the historical context and…
While we probably aren’t getting a Nintendo Direct this month (maybe), The Pokémon Company has already announced that it will be holding a Pokémon Presents stream on July 22nd, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET | 6 a.m. PT. Running for roughly 24 minutes, there is something fun that will be…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
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…
If you can believe it, Nintendo has released a new update for Mario Kart Tour to celebrate the launch of Mario Kart World. Coming just over a month after the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, this latest update is surprising not just because there’s a new Mario Kart game…
Every developer under the sun has dabbled in the 3D platformer space at one point or another, but Nintendo has consistently proven that no one does it better than it does — and Donkey Kong Bananza is no exception to that rule. It’s a master class in level design and…
A second Playtest Program has been announced for Nintendo Switch Online, which will allow successful applicants to help test the online service. It will be similar to the playtest held in October 2024, though this time the number of users will jump from 10,000 to 40,000. It will take place…
After teasing a collaboration with The Pokémon Company last week, Razer has officially unveiled a line of peripherals for fans of Nintendo’s mega-popular franchise. As you would expect from the peripheral maker, the crossover includes a new mouse, keyboard, deskman, and pair of headphones for use with your computer. They…
With just about a month and a half under its belt now, it’s safe to say that Mario Kart World has already made an excellent mark on the Nintendo Switch 2’s legacy. Now that the long-awaited release of Donkey Kong Bananza has finally arrived, it feels as if Mario Kart…
If you missed out on nabbing Hello Kitty Island Adventure physically earlier this year, fear not! Publisher Sunblink has announced that it will be producing two new variants of the game for fans who want to take an island vacation with Kitty and friends. Set to release on August 29th,…
Pummeling onto Nintendo Switch 2 systems today, Donkey Kong Bananza’s credits are now public and reveal the voice talent behind Donkey Kong and Pauline. According to IGN, Kôji Takeda is the voice of the game’s main simian superhero. He previously voiced Donkey Kong in the Japanese dub of The Super…
