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…
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is shaping up to be one of the most visually impressive kart racers yet, set to launch this September on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. While there’s still some time before release, SEGA is kicking off the 4th of July celebrations with a brand-new animated…
Our favorite stackable bear trio has a new treat for all us video game fans — and this time, you won’t need to wait in line at a food truck to get a taste of greatness. In a recent cross-promotion between Nintendo and Cartoon Network, We Bare Bear’s Grizz and…
When it was first announced that SNES games would be available on New Nintendo 3DS hardware, many retro fans were hyped. Unfortunately, the slow delivery of titles and a relatively shallow pool of options meant it never quite lived up to its full potential. That said, Japan is about to…
Back in 2000, Eidos Interactive teamed up with Kronos Digital Entertainment to release Fear Effect for the PlayStation. The game very much followed in the footsteps of the first Resident Evil with slow, calculated action gameplay, but its cel-shaded models combined with full motion video backgrounds meant it had a…
Second-party Nintendo developer Monolith Soft appears to be on the up and up – they’ve assisted with games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2 while simultaneously developing the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 2. And now the company is looking to bolster their numbers further, as…
Fans of hair whipping and belly dancing are about to have something new to enjoy on Switch and Wii U, courtesy of WayForward. The awaited DLC mode staring Risky Boots, Pirate Queen’s Quest, was confirmed as completed just last week and now we know it’ll be available on August 29th….
Team Meat, the creators behind the critically acclaimed Super Meat Boy, have teased a big announcement in the coming weeks. There will be some big Super Meat Boy Forever news in less than 2 weeks. If you aren't on our press list email [email protected] or DM. — Team Meat…
Yoshio Sakamoto, one of the producers of Metroid: Samus Returns, has stated in an interview with Game Informer that he believes the future of 2D Metroid games lies in the hands of the consumer. “Through the development of Metroid: Samus Returns, I was able to really grasp the possibility and…
Nintendo of America has just announced via Twitter that a demo for Pokkén Tournament DX will be hitting the Switch eShop in the near future. Can’t wait for #PokkenTournamentDX? Keep an eye out for a downloadable demo coming soon to Nintendo eShop! pic.twitter.com/awKkPIS21E — Pokémon (@Pokemon) August 20, 2017…
While Sonic Mania is quite a fantastic package in its own right, more than a few fans have been wondering if Sega would give the game DLC to bolster its selection of level and characters. According to a recent interview Japanese site Gamer.ne.jp held with general Sonic director Takashi Iizuka,…
It’s been a full day of Pokémon reveals and events, and adding to that list is a new, brief video for Pokkén Tournament DX. Adding the arcade exclusives Darkrai, Scizor, Croagunk and Empoleon as well as newcomer Decidueye, it’s a great second chance at a fun Wii U fighter. Having…
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If you’re in the Anaheim area this weekend, for the Pokémon World Championship or otherwise, it might be worth it to get around on foot. As revealed during the opening ceremony for the event, region exclusive Pokémon Kangaskhan will be available in the area for the span of this weekend…
