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…
While most people are likely looking to SNK’s upcoming 40th Anniversary Collection with an eye on those classic arcade titles, the game I’m most interested in is the little forgotten NES gem Crystalis. Playing similarly to most action RPGs of the era, most notably Zelda, Crystalis has the unique hook…
I’ve got a soft spot for Good Smile Company’s Nendoroid line of figures, and now they’ve unlocked a new, upcoming character from an old favorite. Kingdom Hearts’ Sora is getting the Nendo treatment, fitting the style perfectly in his look from the very first game. Looks like he’ll include the…
Whether you’re celebrating a Splatfest in Inkopolis Square, getting spurred to victory when your favorite song plays in a match, or just arguing whether the Squid Sisters or Off the Hook are better, there’s no denying the power of Splatoon 2’s music. Recently the second soundtrack album, Octotune, was released…
Night School Studio’s indie hit Oxenfree is getting a physical release later this year from Limited Run Games. Pre-orders go live on August 3rd at 10 a.m. ET, and the game is expected to be shipped out by the end of October. We loved the game when it released on…
Nintendo announced its Nindie Game Gold Point Rewards event for Summer 2018, and there’s a new selection of indie titles available for Wii U and 3DS that you can use your hard earned Gold Points on! Here’s a list of available titles: Runbow Pocket (New 3DS) – 110 Gold Points…
I’ve been going to San Diego Comic-Con for maybe a decade now, and if I’ve learned anything it’s that every year offers a completely different experience. As a hotspot for popular culture you see the changes based on what’s new, what’s big, and what’s coming soon each time you roll…
If you’ve been on the lookout for some incredible sprite work, look no further than Iconoclasts. The action-platformer is coming soon to Switch with new features from its prior releases so that you can make the most out of it wherever you go. https://twitter.com/konjak_news/status/1022181462169280513 Be on the lookout…
Salt and Sanctuary, a side-scrolling game heavily inspired by Dark Souls, will be making its way to the Switch on August 2nd for all regions. The game is available to pre-order in the North American eShop today. The announcement was made by Ska Studios, the developers of the game. They’ve…
While the game’s been out and available for a while now, the big budget Detective Pikachu movie is still in the works. Today though we’ve learned that distribution for the film is switching from Universal over to Warner Bros. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the move is potentially rooted in…
There are plenty of castles presented throughout games in Nintendo’s long history, but only one that belongs to a certain princess can reign above them all. If it’s anyone, it’s gotta be Peach, with her Super Mario 64 styled castle making the biggest impression. So here we are, with it…
Chip has returned to Saltwater Shores and he needs your help once again in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. You’ll be able to nab a trophy and other prizes if you meet fish size goals along the way! This time, you’ll need to collect three different types of fish — black…
Paladins, a free-to-play shooter, has up to now been available to purchase in the $25 Founder’s Pack, with the intention to release the free version later this year. Well, the free version got a surprise release today, and is available to download from the Nintendo Switch eShop right now. We…
