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…
For the Pokémon World Championships, the NHK Symphony Orchestra put on a special performance of tracks from the games and some classical tunes for good measure. Now, it’s available to watch for free online! Be sure to skip to 13:40 to catch the show!
This weekend saw the Pokémon World Championships take over Yokohama, Japan, and as part of the closing ceremony The Pokémon Company shared a trailer of what’s to come in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC. While most of the content was basically clarifying what we saw during last week’s Pokémon Presents,…
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,…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
Most Pokémon animated series take place in the universe established by the video games, following trainers and stories throughout the universe the eponymous critters live in. But what about one that takes place in the real world, chronicling one young’un’s path to TCG dominance? This forms the core concept of…
Another classic ID Software shooter hits the Switch today – 1997’s Quake II is now available on modern platforms, including the portable console. The game is remastered and includes features like the original’s mission packs, an all new expansion, Quake II 64, motion controls, and local/online multiplayer (including crossplay!). …
Want a Paldean Pokémon, Gym Leader, or Trainer as your Nintendo Switch Online icon? Now’s the time to strike, as Pokémon Scarlet & Violet icons based on The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC are now available. #NintendoSwitchOnline members can now redeem their #MyNintendo Platinum Points to collect icons…
This weekend Splatoon 3 will be asking the bizarrely deep, existential question of which is more important – fame, money, or love? Players have been casting their votes for a while now and soon they’ll be able to duke it out. A new piece of artwork has been released in…
Perhaps you’ve heard of Boss coffee, a brand of Japanese canned coffee found in vending machines throughout Japan. They have some pretty iconic commercials starring Tommy Lee Jones. Anyway, the prevalent coffee brand is partnering with recent smash hit The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to host a…
New Pokémon plushies are a common phenomenon, especially with a new generation out just last year. And three more are here today – first are the Charcadet evolutions Armarouge and Ceruledge, standing tall and tactile at 15 inches each. But that’s not all: we’ve also got everybody’s favorite…
The 2023 Pokémon World Championships kicks off this weekend in Yokohama, Japan, bringing top level competition across all kinds of Pokémon-related media. And the festivities are being kicked off in the best way possible: with a pack of dancing Pikachu. Part of a summer festival being held to…
The Japanese third party peripheral and accessory maker HORI has partnered with Nintendo many times in the past now one of the most popular Pokémon and its extended family are getting the same treatment! A new range of Eevee Switch goods will be hitting store shelves this fall, including a…
