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:…
Set aside some time this coming Monday for the latest indie news, as Nintendo has announced that it’ll be airing a new stream titled Indie World on August 19th at 6:00 a.m. PT/9:00 a.m. ET! Tune in Monday, Aug. 19 at 6am PT / 9am ET for an all-new,…
Update: You can now pre-order A Hat in Time for Switch on Amazon for $39.99. Announcements of games making their way to Switch are nothing new and fancy, though this next one is certainly dapper. After getting confirmed for the system about a year ago, we’ve finally gotten word that…
Astral Chain is nearly here and it looks like embargoes are starting to lift with respect to footage. Those who have the game at this time have taken to sharing various previews and other snips of footage, but for those most drawn in by PlatinumGames’ knack for visual flair and…
The last of this year’s Pokémon GO Fests has just wrapped up in Yokohama, Japan and between it and the previous two Fests this year Trainers have been on their feet and beating the heat to take on special Research Tasks (and grab a Shiny or two). Every last challenge…
It’s that time of year again, when Trainers gather from around the globe to show off their love of Pokémon! This weekend will see Washington DC become a venue for multiple kinds of battling, as this video shows: That’s Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Pokémon TCG,…
We’ve seen Nintendo collaborate with a number of companies over the past few years, with all them giving fans something uniquely themed to popular video game series like Mario, Pokémon, and Splatoon. This next collab is bringing the world another delicious confection that’ll do anything but melt your heart —…
This June saw players and teams from around the world coming together to face off in three Nintendo titles, and having had the pleasure of being there I can say that this year’s World Championships were something special (particularly for Splatoon 2 fans, easily the most hype in attendance). Now…
If you’ve been holding off on buying Wargroove in the hopes of grabbing the strategy game on physical media, then you’re in luck, as Chucklefish has announced that it will be partnering with Sold Out to bring the game to store shelves. It’s no simple physical edition, either, as plenty…
If you’ve ever wanted to see a raccoon, rabbit, and bear put on a parade, you’re in luck as your very specific wish is granted by Wonder Parade. The incredibly cute rhythm game, which is already available on iOS and Android, is heading to Switch, complete with a new story…
A recent vlog posted by developer Motion Twin provides a surface level look into Dead Cells’ 14th update, “Who’s the Boss.” The appropriately titled update patches in seven new weapons and six new mobs thematically tied to the game’s many big bads. As you’d expect, the weapons drop upon a…
WayForward’s upcoming sequel to Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has received new details and an official name — Shantae and the Seven Sirens. The press release reads as below: ”Formerly referred to as Shantae 5, Shantae and the Seven Sirens sends the belly-dancing, hair-whipping, half-genie hero to a tropical island where Shantae…
The Sega Genesis Mini is nearly here, and to mark that release and help celebrate the system’s 30th birthday a new commercial’s here to remind you what the Genesis Does. With 40 games (plus a couple bonuses), two controllers, all the features and conveniences we’ve come to expect…
