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…
Where many third party developers seem to have moved on from supporting the Nintendo Switch, Netherrealm Studios seems dedicated to pushing the limits of the platform. The newly announced Mortal Kombat 1 (yes, that’s what it’s called) will be heading to current gen systems and PC, as expected, but nestled…
At long last Pokémon trailers will be able to transfer old favorites to the Paldea Region and vice versa starting next week! As announced by The Pokémon Company, the creature curation tool Pokémon Home will be updated to support Scarlet and Violet from May 23rd. This means you’ll be able…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for almost a week, meaning the numbers from its launch weekend are beginning to roll in – and boy are they impressive. In the game’s home country of Japan, Tears of the Kingdom had the seventh best launch in…
In a game as resource-dependent as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, any method to procure more items is a valuable one. And players have already discovered a simple way to duplicate materials (though not weapons, shields, or bows) in a pretty safe and repeatable manner. easy…
Spinoffs of existing games can be tricky. Fans of those worlds will come in with certain expectations while newcomers will want to know what they’ve been missing, and striking the right balance while offering something new often takes finesse and ingenuity. Without those you end up with a Link’s Crossbow…
Open your heart – and your wallet – to the latest First 4 Figures take on the Blue Blur. Based on his iconic pose from the cover of Sonic Adventure for the Dreamcast, the PVC Painted Statue will be open for pre-orders in just ten days, on May 25th. …
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features a ton of characters who weren’t around for Link’s first foray into this Hyrule, one of the most notable of which is Ganondorf, King of Evil – the big baddie of the series, back and buffer than ever. As part of…
You remember the Super Mario Sunshine logo, right? A classic display of GameCube-era color and bubbliness, with the sun-shaped O, palm tree, and rainbow squiggle underneath the title; as far as GameCube title graphics go it’s a top tenner for sure. Anyway, we long assumed that the nice blue-aqua background…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild featured a huge variety of armor pieces to be found all across Hyrule, and they were by far the best way for players to express their individuality during their playthroughs. Armor pieces are back in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sees Link letting his hair down, switching things up from the now-iconic ponytail he had in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Players who are fans of the old hairstyle need not fret, however, as there is a way to…
After the success of Tetris 99, Nintendo tried two other similar titles. The first was Super Mario Bros. 35, which was delisted after the game’s 35th anniversary run its course, and the second was a partnership with Bandai Namco for Pac-Man 99. Unfortunately it doesn’t appear to have hit the…
