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…
As the “Year of Eevee” celebration continues, more and more merchandise centered around the beloved Evolution Pokémon continues to be revealed. Just last week a brand-new life-size Eevee plush was shown off, but that wasn’t to be all they had in store. A new batch of life-size plushies have been…
Last Friday, we reported on a brand new Pokémon that had popped up in the premier of the Pokémon Horizons anime, appearing to have a connection to the Legendary Terapagos from the upcoming Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Well, now we have confirmation from…
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,…
One of the most exciting aspects of a new AAA game release from Nintendo is the accompanying accessories that enhance the gaming experience. While Nintendo itself has unveiled impressive accessories like a Tears of the Kingdom themed Pro-Controller, Switch OLED, and carrying case, companies like Hori are also stepping up…
The new Pokémon Horizons anime has debuted in Japan, bringing a whole new slate of trainers and critters to journey across the Paldea region – and while most of the eponymous Pokémon are old faces, there’s a new one that looks a little familiar: Is this simply a young…
With the biggest Nintendo Switch title in years on the horizon, the merchandizing has already begun: Nintendo Official stores in Tokyo and Osaka have previewed some merch coming to the stores coinciding with the release of the game, including shirts, a poster, notebook, necktie, zip ouch, thermos, and more: …
In case you missed it, Splatoon 3’s next Splatfest is a special one to celebrate The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, in which players can choose between teams representing the three aspects of the Triforce: Team Power, Team Wisdom, and Team Courage. And you can rep your squad…
Previewed just yesterday, Mario Kart Tour is warp-piping players to the Athens Dash course (along with other European city locations!) for the Spring Tour, starting April 19th at 11 a.m. It’s time to bring on that fresh air, those pretty blooms, and sunny skies! And what’s a new…
There’s less than a month until the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which means the marketing blitz is imminent – and one piece of that puzzle has already made its way online. A live-action TV spot focused on people playing the game has leaked online,…
After first hearing the probable voice of Ganondorf in Tears of the Kingdom’s second trailer, many were quick to assume the voice actor behind the dulcet tones was noneother than Matthew Mercer. Thankfully Nintendo has now allowed the man in question to spill the beans and give confirmation! I…
With Splatoon 3’s Splatfests having three participants, it probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that Nintendo would jump on the opportunity to cross-over with The Legend of Zelda’s iconic Triforce trio, and yet here we are. As announced in the tweet below, the next Splatfest will pit together Courage, Wisdom,…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
Need a one stop spot to pick up anything and everything related to the imminent The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Play-Asia has you covered, with Tears of the Kingdom’s Collector Edition, the OLED Model Switch, Pro Controller, amiibo, carrying case, covers, pouches, cases, and of course the…
