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,…
As part of this morning’s Virtua Fighter direct stream, Sega announced that Virtua Fighter 5 REVO will be getting ports to consoles soon. Released for PC via Steam in January, players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 will be able to jump into the fray to experience one…
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…
ARMS’s 13th Party Crash, “Metal Meets Metal,” has been announced, with iron-clad fighters Mechanica and Springtron going head-to-head. Party Crash is a semi-regular event that takes over ARMS’s Party Match mode for several days and provides fast-paced fights with different rules (Bonus Events) that change on five to 10-minute intervals….
Despite just being over a year old, the Nintendo Switch is already a treasure trove of rhythm games, from smaller gems like Voez to heavy hitters like Taiko no Tatsujin. Now another one is hoping to cut its own corner, at least in Japan. Check out the just-announced and incredibly…
While the last Sonic Mania Plus dev diary delved into the art direction, this latest looks at what went into the game’s genesis. Having started with a build of Studiopolis Zone as Sonic “Discovery”, Developer Christian Whitehead touches on the reaction to the build, how Mighty & Ray suit the…
SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy has been coming together for a while now, revealing characters and features in short trailers here and there. Now this latest video gives a look at a little bit of everything to get you ready. The story framing, the customization, and more besides all get…
The results are in and it’s all in ink: Squids have taken the one year anniversary Splatfest crown! Even with the chance to play as an Octoling regardless of whether you own the Octo Expansion, securing the popularity point in the process, Octopus just couldn’t match when it comes to…
Welcome to Speedrun Sunday: that sadistic time of the week when we dare to challenge both your D-pad’s durability and sanity’s stamina with the ultimate test in video game bragging rights. Hot off the treacherous turnpike of our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe challenge comes another ruthless run that’ll leave you shaking…
A few days ago Bandai Namco announced Digimon Survive for the Nintendo Switch and PS4, but we didn’t have any clear images or information until now. Thanks to the official website, we have the full run-down. As alluded to, the game will be a survival strategy RPG where boys and…
Quite a few members of the Nintendo Wire team have spent a lot of hands-on time with the upcoming Let’s Go, Pikachu/Eevee! over the past two months, and we walk away with more things we like about the games every single opportunity we have to play them. One of our…
Get ready for some gyroidite hunting in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp today because the game’s third event has officially begun. This time, you’ll be collecting sparkle jelly gyroidites that are placed all over your map, and in return you’ll be able to craft a bunch of super sweet Sparkle-Jelly items….
Nintendo of America has confirmed that the Splatoon 2 Octoling 3-Pack will be releasing in North America on December 7th. If that date sounds familiar, it should, as it’s the same day as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate releases on the Nintendo Switch. Heads up Inklings! There’s some new #amiibo…
One of the best parts of any Pokémon generation is finding those ‘mons that just have to be yours and a part of your journey. For my run-through in Sun, Bewear was one of those. The big, beady eyed bear may look cuddly as can be, but it packs more…
From the day it was announced Pokémon: Let’s Go! has been positioned as a more casual entry point into the series, and The Pokémon Company was quick to soften the blow with the announcement that a fully fledged new generation will land next year. Still, this latest change to the…
