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,…
Kicking off today’s Xbox Showcase stream was the announcement of one of the worst kept secrets in gaming: an Xbox handheld. After months of speculation and leaks, Microsoft has finally confirmed what we all thought was happening: Microsoft is partnering with Asus to create a variant of its ROG Ally…
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…
We’ve unboxed all the newly released amiibo: Ken, Daisy, and Young Link! Watch in the video below. You can buy the figures for your own collection on Amazon. (Please keep in mind that stock may fluctuate, so you’ll want to check back another time if the amiibo you’re looking for…
Pokémon GO’s AR function was enhanced this year with the public release of GO Snapshot, a feature that allows you to take photos of any caught Pokémon in the real world. This update also brought Smeargle’s artistic talents and photobombing habits, adding a new element to catching Pokémon. Ash Hat…
It took some time before I finally understood Wobbuffet, that interjecting blue Pokémon that saw fit to tag along with Team Rocket. With its super limited movepool, odd stats, and other curiosities, there had to be something we were missing overseas. Turns out its Japanese name and mannerisms are likely…
Usually Pokémon GO’s Community Day date and time are announced only a few weeks before the special day kicks off. However, when viewing the Events page on the official site (PokémonGOLive), there are currently dates listed for Community Days until August 2019. These days aren’t the same as 2018’s Community…
Pokémon’s original Fire-type starter Pokémon, Charmander, was announced to be the next beloved character to be turned into a Funko Pop. First announced on Funko’s blog, we were provided with a May 2019 window release date. As for the exact day in May, that has not been announced yet, but…
You’ll be greeted with a very spring-filled dialogue this morning when you sign into Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Longtime players of the series will recognize the ever lovable Zipper who is totally egg-cited about the new event he’s promoting through a special message in your notices. Instead of participating in…
Fans of Nintendo’s mobile titles can rejoice now that a date has been announced for the start of Dragalia Lost’s Fire Emblem: Lost Heroes crossover event. Set to feature characters from Fire Emblem Heroes, the event is set to start at 11:00 p.m. PDT on April 25th. Alongside the start…
The Nintendo UK store often offers up some exclusive freebies alongside its pre-orders, whether it be fun figures to display or wearable Mario hats, and it looks like Super Mario Maker 2 will be no exception – in fact, there are two pre-order options available. The first of these is…
The start of April means a new fiscal year. For Disney, that means holding a variety of meetings for stockholders, investors, and more. Yesterday, The Walt Disney Company CEO revealed the release date for Disney+, the company’s own streaming service. Debuting on November 12, 2019 in the United States with…
The award winning action-adventure fantasy game that’s been lauded in its depiction of psychosis — Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice — is now available on Nintendo Switch! Announced during February’s Nintendo Direct, we didn’t know about the game’s release date until last week. Priced at $29.99, you can purchase and download the…
When Labo VR was announced, multiple comparisons were made to Nintendo’s first foray into “VR,” the Virtual Boy. Ahead of its time, the headset didn’t sell well, but it’s now fondly remembered and highly sought after among collectors. If you were ever wondering if Nintendo Labo VR would contain some…
Farming and dating sim Story of Seasons has had its own spinoffs and crossover journeys over the years. Some titles have done well (notably, the Rune Factory branch of games), yet others have a fairly niche fanbase. The next mashup, Doraemon: Nobita’s Story of Seasons, which blends the long-running Doraemon…
