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. The…
Nintendo’s popular yet short-lived social networking mobile app, Miitomo, launched in the US 10 years ago today on March 31st, 2016. Notable for being Nintendo’s first-ever mobile game, Miitomo is widely considered an unofficial spinoff of Nintendo’s Tomodachi franchise. It took plenty of inspiration from the quirky social sim series,…
In what I will be labeling as a rumor, it’s been reported that Disney is considering buying Epic Games outright in an effort to expand its gaming profile. During a recent episode of “The Town with Matt Belloni” podcast, tech journalist, and former Verge editor, Alex Heath has claimed that…
Previously when it comes to Sega Ages coverage for Switch, I spent a long while gushing over OutRun, both as it’s presented in this new lineup and in its place in history of the games and its genre. Its ability to simulate depth and speed while putting your reflexes to…
For those of you excited to jump into the new adventure in Pokémon Sword & Shield, a new experience will soon be available to you in real life. That’s right: your time in the world of ‘mon will be extended to locations spread out all over the US! Nintendo’s just…
Hey campers, are you ready to open up your own bakery in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp? Croissants, quiches, and lots of other sweet delights are awaiting you in the game’s newest chance item — Beau’s artisanal cookie! Get a gander at the video advertising the treats: The deer/antelope…
As the release date for The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening draws closer, more and more details have been surfacing about the game from various Nintendo outlets. Info about what we can expect from the gameplay isn’t the only thing worth getting excited over though, as the visuals for Link’s…
Hold on to your pointy, green hats, Zelda fans! Nintendo of Europe has released over 30 minutes of brand new Link’s Awakening Switch footage earlier today as part of its Gamescom line-up. Check it out below! The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening launches on the Nintendo Switch on…
While Mortal Kombat 11 has been out for several months, NetherRealm Studios has been releasing characters one by one in the Kombat Pack season pass. Old man wizard Shang Tsung was first, followed by the recently released Nightwolf. Today, the team revealed the rest of the pack in a new…
With Puyo Puyo Tetris and Puyo Puyo Champions both available on Switch and other platforms, there’s been something of a revival for the puzzle brand here in America. Quite popular in Japan, to the point of having a dedicated eSports scene and televised tournaments, Sega has been letting the series…
In just over a month, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition will finally launch for the Nintendo Switch. As part of Gamescom, Nintendo of Europe has released a massive 35 minute long video spotlighting the game alongside series creator Yuji Horii and producer Hokuto…
Last month saw the announcement that the surprisingly decent 2002 platformer Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom would be seeing a HD remaster, and now we’ve gotten our first look at gameplay thanks to a couple of Gamescom streams. Be sure to watch them below to see the game in…
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The Switch Lite model drops in a month, but you won’t have to wait to find some accompanying peripherals to supplement your experience. Hori has announced a lineup of Switch Lite accessories to pair with your new gaming system, including the following: A Screen Protector Protective Casing STRONGER Protective Casing…
To kick off Gamescom, Sega has leaned heavily onto this November’s Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, giving us a better look at the adorable classic 2D events that’ll have retro sprites face off against one another. The official website for the game has been updated with…
