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….
As we continue to soldier through this period of civilization where every company attempts to make “AI” a thing, Epic Games recently added a Darth Vader chatbot to Fortnite that utilizes an AI-generated version of James Earl Jones’ voice. While it does sound rather authentic (consent was given by Jones’…
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…
It’s been one month since Super Kirby Clash arrived on Switch, and like others my initial reaction to the reveal was fairly muted. I’d already played plenty of Team Kirby Clash Deluxe back on 3DS, even paying a little out of pocket for those all encompassing Gem Apples. While I…
I have some really fantastic news, Pokémon fans. I’m talking really amazing, incredible, important Pokémon news, potentially one of the biggest new stories regarding the franchise in the past decade. Do you remember talks of Original Stitch’s “Pokémon Shirts” collection coming to other territories outside of Japan? Well, it’s finally…
Niantic is bringing the real-life Original Stitch Pokémon Shirts line to GO! That’s right, Trainers: not only can you deck out yourself in stylish ‘mon apparel in the real world, but you can also adorn your avatar in themed shirts. Available in Vileplume, Lickitung, Magikarp, and Snorlax patterns, your avatar…
GameInformer’s coverage of Pokémon Sword & Shield continues, with today’s update bringing with it a look at some all-new Pokémon Sword & Shield concept art. One piece they were granted the opportunity to share focuses on the player’s home, which was decorated like a British home. As someone who lives…
Jack’s garden event is well underway, and lots of spooky items are available through fortune cookies and crafting… but the Halloween themed goodness doesn’t stop there in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp! The game’s introduced a bunch of eerie wall and floor items for you to use in your camper and/or…
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Inti Creates has made a name for itself when it comes to sprite-based 2D action in the eShop. The original Azure Striker Gunvolt still stands out as one of my favorite 3DS downloads, with its sequel expanding on it in every way. Now they’ve expanded that world, giving rival character…
