Everyone seems to be having a fun time with Splatoon 3, and, thanks to a new app update, you can show your friends just how much time you’ve sunk into perfecting your in-game fit right from your home screen. The Nintendo Switch Online app has been updated to version 2.3.0,…
The Pokémon Company is currently holding a showcase of the Pokémon World Ecological Society and as part of the show it’s revealed an all new Diglett form from the Paldea region… Or is it? As Serebii.net reports, the Ecological Society concludes that it’s a new Pokémon altogether. We’ll just have…
The world of games criticism (and even casual discussion of the medium) is filled with “-likes.” Roguelikes, Soulslikes… we call Metroidvanias Metroidvanias because we had two examples to pick from instead of just one. Even first person shooters were once upon a time simply called “DOOM Clones.” The reasoning for…
Healthy news on the squiddy sales front — Splatoon 3, the big Nintendo release of the month, is still going strong in the UK, where for the third week in a row it’s been the top selling boxed retail game. This is a sign of presumed longevity for the title,…
We’re about a month off from the release of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, which mean it’s time for the companies involved to focus on what really matters (to them): merchandising. As one might imagine for a game so heavily focused upon the eponymous mascots, the merchandise in question…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Kirby, Bandana Waddle Dee, Meta Knight, and King Dedede are reuniting again for a familiar adventure! Kirby’s Return to Dream Land brought four-player co-op to the series, added some great copy abilities, and introduced the world to Magolor. Now it’s coming back with a fresh look and some new content…
Fans of Oxenfree — the 2016 teenage time loop mystery that won widespread acclaim and a devoted following — have been patiently waiting for the sequel, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, originally announced in 2021 to be releasing this year (that is, 2022). Well, it looks like we’ll have to wait…
ReedPop has revealed more details about the grand return of the E3 Expo next year! The company confirmed the event will return between June 13th – 16th, as per GameIndustry.biz, and it’ll once again be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It was also confirmed that the event will…
UK-based Pokémon trainers might want to get ready for a treasure hunt as a new Pokémon exhibition is heading to Manchester’s Trafford Centre next month. Pokémon: Art through the Ages is set to feature unique art of Kanto creatures, though unfortunately we know little else at the moment. Pokémon…
Splatoon 3 players have decided what they’ll be taking to a desert island thanks to the latest Splatfest and Gear has come out on top, besting Grub and Fun. How can you lose when you’ve got all the tools you need to succeed? #TeamGear takes the deserted island Splatfest…
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,…
There currently aren’t any Ultra Beasts running wild in Pokémon GO, so it’s the perfect time to bring back a yearly fall event – the Fashion Week event! Costumed Pokémon are back with hats, bows, collars, and sunglasses this year. Some previously Fashion Week Costumed Pokémon will be walking the…
A new Fire Emblem is on the horizon, paving the way for a new cast of recruitable characters. Included this time will be summonable characters from past entries in the series, brought to your side via Emblem Rings. The Continent of Elyos is in your hands in Fire Emblem Engage!…
Another week, another slate of Nintendo Switch Online icons filed in and out of rotation. This week brings the third wave of Splatoon 3 icons, which includes another batch of squid and octo kids in various poses with different weapons, Man-o’-Wardrobe proprietor Jel La Fleur, everybody’s favorite judge Judd, a…
