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:…
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The Nintendo Switch is a system that allows for a lot of freedom on the part of the player. Do they play docked, or handheld? With the included Joy-Con, the official Pro Controller, or a bevy of officially licensed third party pads? Unfortunately, while there are a lot of control…
Mario Kart Tour has faced contention in its monetary decisions and driver delivery system, but one thing I do genuinely like in the game is its real world inspired tracks. We’ve only gotten to drive through New York City so far, but it looks like the next tour is nearly…
A new month, a new Day with Pikachu figure! Up next — and completely perfect for autumn — is ‘Completely Thank-Full’ Pikachu, a design that fully embraces the season of giving. Nestled snugly in a cornucopia filled with delightful fruits, veggies, and even a Shaymin cookie, Pikachu can adorn your…
There’s a never ending stream of cuteness flowing to Japanese Pokémon Center stores — some of the merch makes its way here to the West, and some doesn’t. If the latter happens to befall this upcoming collection, at least importing is an option! If you’re a fan of Ditto or…
More Pokémon Sword and Shield details came from the GameInformer Show podcast earlier last week. Sword and Shield is the cover story for the publication this month, so the outlet is slowly letting out a lot of details about Game Freak’s upcoming pair of games. First, the panel discussed how…
The strange treasures that are Drama CDs have gifted us something truly magical. These common releases in Japan are basically voiced cutscenes or stories without the visuals and interaction, putting the characters in new situations that are often outside the norm of their adventures. Of all the characters to get…
Over the weekend, Britain’s long-running televised celebrity dance contest Strictly Come Dancing themed itself around the Movies, and one of the numbers performed was none other than the original Pokémon anime theme. Performed as a Paso Doble by Paralympian Will Bayley and his dance partner Janette Manrara, dressed as Ash…
By all accounts, the hand-drawn 2D action platformer Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom has been a smashing success, achieving critical acclaim and becoming the most profitable console venture for publisher FDG Entertainment. It looks like they’re hoping to replicate that success in the future, as FDG has teamed up…
Super Mario Party is one-year-old today! It’s crazy how time flies, isn’t it? To celebrate, we took a look back at where the game stands a year from release, but we also wanted to put together some trivia about Super Mario Party you may not have known! 1….
When Super Mario Party was announced at E3 2018, I was over the moon. Finally, the series would be returning to its roots and doing away with the car-based gameplay that’d plagued the franchise since Mario Party 9. We could finally move independently again, plotting to sabotage others in our…
The 24-hour-long Pokémon Sword and Shield livestream of Glimwood Tangle launched this morning, and throughout the day, a single new Pokémon has been teased in various forms. Over the course of the day, we’ve been able to catch glimpses of the Pokémon’s shadow, it dashing across the screen, and it walking…
