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…
One of the best parts of The Super Mario Bros. Movie is undeniably its soundtrack, with composer Brian Tyler expertly weaving iconic tunes into new arrangements. If you’d like to own it physically then iam8bit has you covered, with the company opening pre-orders for four physical versions. For music loves…
Video game magazines still exist to this day, though they’re a much rarer find than they were in the 2000’s. This means the majority of the indie gaming boom has happened after the opportunity to be featured in print – at least, until now. The Norwich, UK-based Team Debug hopes…
With the arrival of The Super Mario Bros. Movie you might be in the mood to customise your Switch profile to be all about the plumber and his pals. Thankfully Nintendo predicted this, with five waves of icon parts from Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury arriving for Nintendo…
Shigeru Miyamoto has been making the rounds on the interview circuit to promote the new Super Mario Bros. Movie, this time joining Chris Meledandri in a ScreenRant interview to discuss their partnership and the experience of creating the movie. While much of the interview concerns the creative process and certain…
Want a little case for your pencils, office supplies, or tools of betrayal – I mean, friendship bracelets? This canvas pouch from My Nintendo should satisfy your needs, emblazoned with everybody’s favorite puffball Kirby and his very good trustworthy and wholesome friend Magolor, who in no way has devious machinations…
Mario is a plumber first and foremost in people’s minds, but he’s taken on countless occupations over the years – referee, sportsman, paper guy. And one of his more famous outings is when he spends time as a doctor to eliminate viruses by matching colored pills to them (as doctors…
Out of the blue, Square Enix has confirmed that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series that spruces up the original six mainline RPGs will be releasing in a matter of weeks. It has also been confirmed that the new PS4 and Switch ports will add a few new features compared…
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…
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s population is growing! As briefly shown off in the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, Simba and Nala have been added to the game, and if you complete the necessary quest(s) and requirements, they can live in Dreamlight Valley with the rest of the game’s Disney and Pixar residents….
A new month means new Animal Crossing icons for Nintendo Switch Online members! Not only will you have the option of adding this month’s birthday animals (Beau, Pietro, Candy, and many others), but some new NPCs are also available for your buying pleasure. If you can’t get enough of that…
In news that is more a confirmation than anything shocking, the European Commission has announced in a LinkedIn post (of all places) that Nintendo of Europe’s recent policy change wherein they’ll repair Joy-Con out of warranty for either defects or wear and tear was due to an agreement between the…
In one of many promotions for the now-released Super Mario Bros. Movie, Variety sat down with legendary series creator Shigeru Miyamoto to discuss multiple Mario-related topics. The interview went on for nearly two hours and addressed a variety (heh) of topics, with most of what made it to print concerning…
