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…
Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
The newest Pokémon TCG expansion is following its Team Up predecessor by celebrating its release with a Pokémon Trade & Play Day. Technically, we should pluralize “Day” as two different retailers on two different Saturdays will be participating in the event. What’s up for grabs? Another activity bundle that will…
2D fighting fans, get ready to rock all over again! The longtime coming Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Pack will be releasing next month, bringing both the first game in the series and Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R to the Switch. These games and their style stand out even…
The Labo VR kit is out in the world, offering up its own assortment of things to try. It’s the upcoming updates to Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that’ll be introducing compatible features that have us more excited though. Those aren’t dropping ’til…
Build, create, destroy: Minecraft’s humble beginnings have evolved and expanded far and wide. Books, interactive adventures, toys, ports to the next generation of consoles — but what it hasn’t done is invaded theaters like a horde of creepers. Warner Bros. and Microsoft are changing that. Announced on the official Minecraft…
For many series, the jump from one platform to the next is a natural progression, especially when most recent systems are just doing what they’ve always done but “better.” With that in mind, the biggest paradigm shift had to be the jump from 2D to 3D. Just ask anyone who’s…
Yesterday we saw the first tease of a new Capcom product focusing on arcade games, and now we’ve got the official reveal, and it’s quite the beast. Named the Capcom Home Arcade, it’s a massive plug-and-play system not unlike Nintendo’s mini consoles, but rather than theme itself on any pre-existing…
Get ready to perform some super-heroics as Nintendo has confirmed that Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 will be heading to Switch exclusively on July 19th. The search for the Infinity Stones is on. @MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order comes exclusively to #NintendoSwitch on 7/19! #MUA3 pic.twitter.com/8IdYNBGZWb — Nintendo…
While SNK is perhaps best known for its many fighting game franchises, the side-scrolling shooter Metal Slug is regarded as a classic franchise in its own right. Despite this, the last mainline game was released way back in 2008 for the Nintendo DS – Metal Slug 7. That may soon…
Codemasters will be bringing Feral Interactive’s well-regarded authentic racing sim GRID Autosport to the Switch this summer, years after its initial 2014 launch on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. Thanks to the system’s many different control options, the publisher has put out a new trailer highlighting them all. Give it…
The Nintendo Switch’s version 8.0.0 OS update has dropped, introducing tweaks and new features, including software sorting, new avatars, and much more. Check out the full list of changes, taken from the official Nintendo website: Improvements Included in Version 8.0.0 (Distributed 04/15/2019) Added the following system functionality: A Sort…
The Pokémon Company’s foray into Hollywood with Legendary Pictures has become a promising endeavor. With every trailer, GIF, and announcement, Pokémon: Detective Pikachu may be the first, well-received “video game” movie on a broad scale. Already available in North America, merchandise in various forms has sprung up at GameStop, Target,…
Splatoon 2’s release onto the Switch in 2017 allowed Nintendo’s beloved ink slinging smackdown to be played and enjoyed by a bigger fanbase. Those who became smitten with the first game were treated to some original Splatoon goodness when Dark Horse released the localized edition of The Art of Splatoon….
