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…
The iconography of the Zonai in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is meticulous, enigmatic, and foreboding – represented perfectly in this brand new reward from My Nintendo, a glow in the dark keychain bearing their symbols. The keychain costs a sizeable 550 Platinum Points, which you can…
Humankind has produced so many beautiful, beautiful things. And this may be the most gorgeous of all: Official Crocs styled after Sonic the Hedgehog’s official running shoes, coming May 23rd. The white-and-red Classic Clogs come with custom Jibbitz accessories representing various aspects of classic Sonic – his smirking…
While other outlets rave about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s many game design glories, the folks over at Digital Foundry are here to offer their usual technical-minded look at games, over a 20 minute dive into the game and how it holds up from a tech standpoint….
For folks who shop a lot from tech big box store Best Buy, take note – the company has announced new additions to its My Best Buy membership program. My Best Buy Plus brings member-only prices, exclusive access to sales and events, free 2-day shipping (no minimum purchase), and an…
A new Raid has appeared in Pokémon GO! Announced on Friday, October 14th, 2022 via the official Pokémon GO blog and official Pokémon GO social media channels, Trainers can now participate in Elite Raids. One big question though – what are Elite Raids? Elite Raids are a new type of…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was one of the best-reviewed games of all time, nabbing a staggering 97 rating on Metacritic (a score almost unprecedented for such a mammoth release in this generation) and immediately being hailed as one of the greatest experiences ever crafted. Now over…
Nintendo’s tactical endeavors have been firmly vested into Fire Emblem. It makes sense too – greater narrative possibilities, gameplay that maintains a core identity while trying new things, hundreds of characters to put into a gacha game. It was the right call, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only option….
Mario Kart Tour has proven itself to be a good way for classic Mario tracks to get a new coat of paint, especially now most of its returning courses have also headed to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of the Booster Course Expansion Pass. Another track from Double Dash!!…
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…
We’ve all dreamed of holding onto our original Pokémon cards from the late ’90s to the present day before selling them for big bucks, but now we get to see that play out in reality – Antiques Roadshow, PBS bastion of hunting around America for rare items, recently appraised a…
Hold it! The merchandising savants over at Fangamer have added more items to their lovely lawyering collection of Ace Attorney merchandise. For a very nice $69, you can grab a Wright & Co. hoodie, advertising the number one agency for attorneys, magicians, and other oddities. At $32, you can purchase…
Are you ticking down the seconds until the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom like the moon is about to fall? Now you can let people know how much breathless anticipation you hold in your crude mortal flesh with the official “Adventure Awaits” Snapchat Lens, which…
