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…
It’s official! Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s first DLC has arrived in the form of the Teal Mask. Here’s everything you need to do to get started on your adventure. Acquire the DLC Begin your adventure in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Teal Mask by obtaining the DLC pack…
Well, it’s that time of the year again – Nintendo has announced a 40 minute Nintendo Direct for tomorrow, September 14th, prompting us all to run around like our hair’s on fire. And as is ritual, we must attempt to know the minds of the gods and what fate has…
After over six years of Joy-Con drift quashing the fun and wallets of many a humble Switch player, Nintendo may have finally found a solution. A patent for a new Nintendo controller recently published by the US Patent Office proposes “a resistance section using a magnetorheological fluid whose viscosity changes…
While the upcoming list of Nintendo Switch releases is a little lean, one publisher that’s more than pulling its weight in terms of upcoming titles is XSeed (subsidiary of Marvelous). The company had a sizable presence at PAX West 2023, demoing a handful of hot upcoming games – and was…
Strap in, folks! Nintendo of America has confirmed that the next Nintendo Direct arrives tomorrow, September 14th, at 7 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CT | 10 a.m. ET! Tune in on Sept. 14 at 7 a.m. PT for a #NintendoDirect livestream featuring roughly 40 minutes of information focused…
There’s just a few short weeks until Sonic fans can experience the Final Horizon update for Sonic Frontiers which is set to bring in three more playable characters and even more story content, all for free. A new animated prelude has been released setting up the tone and story of…
Update (10/6/23): Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless has landed on Switch this week in both North America and Europe. Make sure to check out the launch trailer! Brutal warrior Fuji and fan-girl Pirilika must form an unlikely alliance to free Hinomoto from the tyrannical rule! Experience a…
I know what you’re thinking – we’re a Nintendo-focused site. However, what Apple just unveiled today could potentially reshape the mobile gaming landscape for years to come. In an unexpected twist during the iPhone 15 Pro announcement, Apple dedicated a segment to gaming on their device. This was made possible…
Kirby lights up all our lives with his adorable little smile, but perhaps you’d like him to light up your room more literally. Well, this new book light’s got you covered, featuring a 8.8 x 11.5 x 14.8cm LED Kirby that lights up a room. And that monochrome hue is…
Do you love Picross? Who doesn’t? And if you missed any of the 3DS’ extensive catalog of Picross e titles, you’re in luck – the just-announced Picross S+ compiles all nine of them on the Switch! Sorta. The base game contains the puzzles from Picross e for $4.99, and the…
Maybe you kids these days are too young to remember the experience of strolling Blockbuster video isles, gazing at dozens of VHS tapes with the same box that you’d have to squint at the title to see what it actually was. Well, old fogeys like me remember! (Disclaimer: I am…
The latest whisper in the “Switch 2” rumor mill has come through – this one being that Nintendo demonstrated the power of their followup console at Gamescom with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild running on it at 4k 60fps. While we have a more substantial Eurogamer report…
