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…
Mario Kart World, the brand-new entry in the Mario Kart series and the first new console title in a decade, is racing its way onto Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5th, 2025 as one of the console’s launch titles. We’ve learned a lot about the new game ever since it…
Despite launching just a few days ago, Mario Tennis Aces has already rocketed to the number one spot in the UK sales chart, according to GFK’s Chart-Track.co.uk. The latest entry in the long-running series by developer Camelot has beat out the likes of FIFA 18, God of War and Mario…
UPDATE (6/27/18): Fans will be happy to know that the Sonic Forces vinyl soundtrack is now shipping worldwide. You can order it from the Wayô Records store for approximately $37. The official release takes place on June 29th. During the 27th Birthday celebration Sega held for Sonic the Hedgehog a…
I’m no sore loser by any stretch, really and truly. But sometimes Splatfest results just do not sit well with me. Sure, I could stomach more people liking ice cream more than cake (after all, that’s more cake for me), but this weekend’s Splatfest results are just. Not. Correct. …
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 rainbow colored trail of our Runner3 challenge comes another ruthless run that’ll leave you up close courtside…
Today Japanese magazine CoroCoro revealed more info on the next main line game in the Yo-Kai Watch series, which was announced back in April. No gameplay was shown, but there’s definitely a hint to its functionality and potential with this latest teaser. It looks like doors and keys…
Sonic the Hedgehog’s 27th birthday has just been celebrated with a livestream out of Japan and the upcoming Team Sonic Racing got the spotlight for a solid chunk. On top of showcasing the E3 2018 demo, three new characters were confirmed, covering Team Rose. These include the Speed character Amy…
One of the biggest disappointments at E3 2018 — for me at least — was the lack of a dedicated amiibo display on the show floor. While I felt pretty bummed, I was still happy that we got a look at the upcoming Smash amiibo during the Treehouse event and…
Sometimes one has to wonder just how much stuff in their house can pertain to a particular brand or company. Evidently, Sega does the same, as the company has announced that it will be releasing scented candles based on its Dreamcast and Mega Drive consoles. On Facebook, the company has…
There was a lot of new to see and play at E3 2018, and in the midst of all that I had to make time for something I’m plenty familiar with: Dragon Ball FighterZ. It’s been out for other platforms since January, with fans sharing their energy with Bandai Namco…
The only thing better than going to a good movie in the theaters is going with friends. The smell of popcorn, the silver screen, and the fun of talking about everything you loved and hated after the credits roll — who could resist? Looks like Kirby can’t, as a new…
Some games define a generation. Others, an entire genre. And if that bit of dramatism doesn’t foreshadow just how absurdly good Hollow Knight is, I don’t know what will. Surprise-released during E3 to the shock of many, Team Cherry’s derelict dungeon-diver is a Metroidvania for the ages; one that stands…
With Mario Tennis Aces out now, Nintendo’s put together an all new timeline to showcase upcoming Switch titles for the rest of 2018. Most of these were shown during E3 week in some way, while others are just waiting for their final release dates. (I’m looking at you, Dark Souls…
