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…
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….
Masahiro Sakurai is back with another of his famous weekly Famitsu columns, this time delving into the latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct. While he didn’t reveal a ton of previously unknown information, his comments and decisions are as interesting as ever. Here’s a breakdown: Sakurai notes that Ken has…
Reggie Fils-Aimé, President of Nintendo of America, had a sit-down interview with Kotaku while he was in New York promoting Nintendo’s big holiday lineup. They discussed a wide range of topics in regards to Nintendo’s future plans, as well as upcoming releases. Here are some of the main points from…
Previously teased for the third Kirby Star Allies update, it looks like a fourth Dream Friend is joining the line up. Or would that be fourth, fifth, and sixth? Just like the Animal Buddies Ricky, Coo, and Kine before them, the Jambastion trio are teaming up with Kirby as single…
In the past there’s been debate over whether Smash is truly a fighting game, and while it might not match up exactly with some of the staples of the genre it’s managed to feature pretty much all of them in some way. Case and point, Sega’s loaning out the main…
Thanks to dataminers we saw it coming, but now it’s official – Smite is heading to the Nintendo Switch tomorrow, November 16th. The news comes via the European Nintendo eShop, which lists a bundle for the free-to-play game including 600 gems and the Founder’s Pack. Smite is an action MOBA,…
It’s time to get active Trainers, and start hatching some Eggs! You might remember that just recently, Niantic has started adding Pokémon from Generation IV to Pokémon GO. This update is coming in waves, however, and notably did not include Pokémon who were new evolutions of past generation monsters —…
One of my favorite little pleasures with new physical releases is seeing what the good folks publishing the game have put as alternate art on the inside cover. And now it’s Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu & Eevee!’s turn, as the inside of the game’s cover boasts an impressive and immense…
Melee’s stages are some of the most iconic in the series, and some get that effect more than others. Fountain of Dreams gives me chills and Temple is the massive stage, and right up there with them is the original Pokémon Stadium. Long before Boxing Ring this was the most…
Snacks and flavors are Splatoon 2 Splatfest staples, and this time around it’s all about what it takes to make the most of chips. Whether you want some rich flavor with plenty of spice or a smooth and mellow superfood that can make or break a meal, this salsa versus…
It’s time to get ready for this week’s release of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!, Trainers. Even if you already have your game (and Poké Ball Plus) pre-ordered, there’s still a whole lot more pocket monster goodness to grab to celebrate the launch. The Pokémon Center’s got…
It’s no secret: I love Smash Bros. My earliest vivid memory is sitting in the Target parking lot with my mom when I was three or four years old. She had to call my dad at work to make sure it was okay to buy me a T rated game….
The Fortune Cookie Shop has a new sweet treat on offer for all you campers out there. The dazzling duo cookie is now available and is sure to bring you and all the animals at your campsite nights full of sparkles and pretty lights! Chrissy and Francine, the cutest bunny…
