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…
Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
Update: And it’s over! Be sure to click back in the archive to check out the rather short gameplay demos highlighting a segment of the vibrant Luncheon Kingdom. Nintendo is kicking off its Super Mario Odyssey presentation at Gamescom with producer Mr. Koizumi! Check out the embedded video below:
Nintendo’s Gamescom stream is currently well under way, with various upcoming games getting the spotlight. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, which is out in just under a week, just got its segment, with the developers at Ubisoft running through a spooky world. While a lot of what they showed was…
For a few years now, popular Japanese magazine CoroCoro has been host to a comedic Splatoon manga series. Now, Nintendo’s latest multiplayer title ARMS is getting the same treatment, according to the game’s official Japanese Twitter account. Much like the Splatoon manga, the four panel ARMS strips will be humorous…
It’s almost been six months since the Nintendo Switch first launched back in March and we’ve already seen quite the library of titles. This latest commercial from Nintendo UK highlights just how varied the selection has become, showcasing not just recent games like ARMS and Splatoon but also upcoming titles…
Pokkén Tournament ended up being my favorite part of this year’s Pokémon World Championship, with some exciting matches and talent on display. The surprise announcement of a demo for its enhanced Switch version got me more excited than I thought I’d be, and now we know exactly when it’ll be…
The past 24 hours have been somewhat of a disaster if you’re looking for a SNES Classic Edition. Either you had to be up in the wee hours of the morning to score one, or get lucky enough to snag a pre-order during a 30 second window this afternoon. If…
Next on the list in the Pokkén Tournament DX spotlight is the one and only Gengar. One of the first Ghost-types ever and known for its ability to hide in the shadows, Gengar stands as one of the trickiest opponents in the game. A bit frail, it requires a player…
Sonic Mania’s got a lot to like about it, but there’s one element from the game I especially love: the soundtrack. A great mix of old favorites and new jams, all touched up and mixed to give each act its own flavor, it stands as one of the best collections…
This past weekend the Pokémon World Championships found a home at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. A Hoppip, Skiploom and Jumpluff away from the Disneyland Resort, a different lovable mouse was partying around the city. Pikachu just happened to bring competitors from all over the world to see…
Open to all attendees and the public, this year’s Pokémon World Championships had a Pokémon Center pop-up shop that did not disappoint. (Well, unless you arrived to find out an item you wanted was sold out.) Depending on when you arrived, you could either walk right in, wait for a…
If you’re like me, each and every one of Kirby’s adventures is something you can’t forget. But if you want a little reminder of the little puffball’s history, Nintendo of America has a fun video just for you. With samples of footage and music from throughout the whole, expanded series,…
Splatoon 2 got some great announcements during Gamescom this year, including new maps and a new special weapon coming in the near future. Along with the earliest of these, a new Salmon Run map called Lost Outpost, will be upgrading to the latest version of the game complete with balance…
