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…
Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
Indie developer Klei Entertainment is bringing one of its best-loved titles, 2012’s Mark of the Ninja, to the Nintendo Switch. A side-scrolling stealth game, Mark of the Ninja is all about sticking to shadows, throwing distractions, and silently taking care of enemies, all in a setting that meshes the feudal…
Back on the PSP there was always a game that stood out to me. With puzzle-based gameplay and a bumpin’ soundtrack, it’s one I really regret not grabbing sooner. Sounds like I won’t have to worry much about that anymore though, as Lumines is getting the remaster treatment and is…
Today’s Nindies Direct revealed that Fantasy Strike, a beginner-friendly fighting game, is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer. The game, developed by Sirlin Games, is based on the Yomi card game by the same company, which replicates the playstyle of a fighting game in card form. Fantasy Strike uses the…
The Nindies Spring Showcase kicks off at 9:00 a.m. PST! Expect news on loads of upcoming indie titles coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Check out a livestream of the event and our live blog coverage below.
If you’ve been rockin’ Nintendo Vans and want to update your shoe selection with something a little bit different, you may be in luck. According to Kotaku, Fila’s South Korean branch is teaming up with the Pokémon Company to release a series of sneakers based on several Kanto Pokémon –…
If you were holding out hope for Hollow Knight getting a release date during today’s Nindies Showcase you’re out of luck, as developer Team Cherry has confirmed via Twitter that the bug-riddled Metroidvania won’t be making an appearance. It’s not all bad news, though, as a progress update on the…
Today marks the first day of spring and Nintendo of Japan is prepared. The company has released a new TV spot across the region that naturally begins with some cherry blossoms and segues into footage of Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion, Kirby Star Allies’ upcoming Dream Friends, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical…
Last year Fire Emblem Heroes kicked off springtime with four characters dressed as rabbits who wielded weapons outside their norm, setting the standard we’ve come to expect from holiday themed Focuses. Now a year older, a new quartet has stepped up to don their ears and ring in the season….
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In what will be the first Kickstarter I will have contributed to in years, YouTube personality Joe Vargas, aka “Angry Joe,” announced that he’s been working on a Street Fighter miniatures tabletop board game for two years. Not much information is given regarding gameplay as of yet, but all will…
The fall of Toys”R”Us has been a big blow for many, especially those of us who grew up going to the giant toy retailer on the regular. Toys”R”Us is sure to leave behind some mighty big shoes to fill, and it looks like another icon of ’80s and ’90s retail…
