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…
Nintendo has updated the box art for Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival. Although the changes are minor, you now have a look at the entire village and you get to see some new faces. You can see the final box art below!
Sad news, Nintendo fans. Nintendo has announced today that Star Fox Zero has been delayed to 2016. Shigeru Miyamoto made the announcement via Nintendo’s official Facebook page. You can read the statement below. A message from Mr. Miyamoto regarding Star Fox Zero: I made a big decision last week. We…
UPDATE: A new trailer for Hyrule Warriors Legends highlights Toon Link and the Wind Waker campaign. Check it out! The upcoming Hyrule Warriors Legends is expanding its massive roster of characters even further, with Famitsu confirming the playable inclusion of everyone’s favorite cat-eyed wind waker: Toon Link. He joins fellow…
Splatoon’s trickle of post-release content has begun to slow down a bit. Sets of weapons have become singles, and it’s been nearly a month since the last new map, Flounder Heights, joined the lineup. But the summer of Splatoon isn’t over yet, as tonight at 7:00 p.m. PST, Hammerhead Bridge…
Patents are a risky source when it comes to video game product speculation. While they can provide some insight into a developer’s plans, they aren’t always a guarantee something will be made. Instead, patents often act as a relatively simple way for a company to avoid future lawsuit headaches if…
UPDATE 2: The debut trailer for Ace Attorney 6 has been revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2015. UPDATE: Ace Attorney 6 will indeed be seeing a western release according to Shacknews.com. In a surprise Famitsu announcement, Capcom has revealed the development of a brand new entry in the popular Ace…
UPDATE: Dave & Busters has confirmed that Pokkén Tournament will be available at its Times Square location next week! Pokken is coming to our Times Square location next week-straight from Japan! Be one of the first in America to play! pic.twitter.com/rKUZdPObIr — Dave & Buster's (@DaveandBusters) September 16, 2015 As…
GameStop, the world’s largest video game retailer, has announced that it will no longer be selling “digital hardware bundles.” A recent earnings report conference call outlines a strategy to move away from hardware bundles that include digital games, and instead carry only those with physical pack-ins. Of the big hardware…
Super Mario Maker looks like it’s had a very powerful start in Japan, selling more than 138,000 units in its opening week. The Japanese analytics company Media Create’s report shows that it’s the top selling game, beating out Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX, which sold 59,000 units….
Good news, Smash fans! Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Melee have been added to the 34th year of Major League Gaming 2015 Finals lineup. If you’re not familiar with Major League Gaming (MLG), now might be a good time to sit back and get acquainted…
If you weren’t able to make it to Los Angeles to watch the Nintendo World Championships in person back in June, you’re in luck! Nintendo recently announced that the the Disney XD channel will air the NWCs tomorrow, September 16th, at 8:00 p.m. PST. After a 25 year hiatus, the…
In a move that is sure to please Nintendo fans, the company has revealed its plans to continue publishing Nintendo Direct videos. “Nintendo Directs will continue,” Nintendo stated in an interview with media news giant IGN. “But we have no details to provide now on who will be featured or…
