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…
Amiibo fans ooo’d and ahh’d over the awesomeness of the Chibi Robo amiibo when it was first announced. Not only would it be a cute addition to any amiibo collection, but utilizing its capabilities could be a fun way to expand the upcoming Zip-Lash experience. The fun doesn’t stop there…
Another week, another Splatoon update! This time, our favorite inked up game is giving all of us the Mini Splatling, a new weapon that’s designed for easy handling and has a short charge time. You can move around quickly with ease, and in style, with this little doozy in your…
Ever since it was announced back in March of this year, the Nintendo NX has been a mystery. Gamers can’t be sure if it’ll be a home console, a handheld, or perhaps even both, with Nintendo instead focusing its marketing on the Wii U and 3DS for the foreseeable future….
Amiibo hunters looking to build a complete collection can rest easy: the Japanese R.O.B. amiibo will be hitting shelves in Japan late next month. While other regions are due their own version of the R.O.B. amiibo, Japan’s R.O.B. will sport a slightly different color scheme based on the actual Japanese…
Nintendo has released its digital content lineup for the week. And let me tell you, there are some pretty sweet price drops to check out! Depending on what you’re in the mood for– adventuring it up in Etrian Mystery Dungeon, or maybe competing with your friends on grassy plains in…
Only 22 days remain until Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer releases in North America. Different regions from all over the world have received different pieces of news about products connected to the game. So far, Japan and Europe are receiving the beautiful limited edition New 3DS XL, a standard New…
Nintendo recently brought a group of popular YouTubers together to take on the “Super Creator Challenge,” an event in which they were tasked with creating the most devious and creative levels in Super Mario Maker. You can watch the gamers make and play each others levels below. If there’s a…
Nintendo has confirmed many amiibo hunters’ fear this morning. The Modern 8-Bit Mario amiibo will, indeed, be exclusive to the Super Mario Maker Deluxe Wii U set at launch. The Super Mario Maker Wii U bundle comes loaded with a copy of Super Mario Maker, an art book and a…
Thanks to the folks at Yacht Club Games, I was able to not only get my hands on the newly announced Shovel Knight amiibo, but I also had the opportunity to speak with the team to get more insight on the company’s shiny new toys-to-life product. Learning more about the…
In a recent tweet Toys ‘R’ Us has confirmed that the Bowser Jr. amiibo will be an exclusive to the retailer. Bowser Jr. joins Dr. Mario and the Retro 3-Pack with its exclusivity to a specific retailer. Dr. Mario is exclusive to Target, and the Retro 3-Pack can only be…
The highly anticipated Super Mario Maker has made its way to all the major game media outlets by now, and we’re starting to see reviews pop up all over the place. To get a better idea of what your favorite sources have to say about the brand new title, we’ve…
It’s been a long time coming, but the day has finally arrived. Pokémon Shuffle Mobile is now available for iOS and Android, marking Nintendo’s first foray into smartphone gaming after announcing a partnership with veteran mobile developer DeNA earlier this year. The app is a port of the 3DS download…
