I’ve heard Pokopia described a lot of ways since its reveal. Pokémon’s answer to Animal Crossing, for one. A baffling use of the maligned Game Key Card for another. Yet after a month of near-daily play with the game, I think it might be this post-launch praise that feels most…
One of the highlights of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was its soundtrack, which pulled from different eras of Mario to highlight the entire soundscape that is Nintendo’s flagship franchise. While The Super Mario Bros. Movie included a bunch of licensed songs to “spice” things up, the Galaxy Movie was…
In the wake of the success of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo is launching a new deal for the Switch 2 to try and entice gamers to upgrade. At participating retailers between April 12th and May 9th, 2026, you can save $20 on the new console when you buy…
The first Nintendo Direct of the year is rumored to be happening during the first week of February, according to a renowned leaker known for his accuracy. On Nate the Hate’s latest podcast episode, he claimed that the next Nintendo Direct is likely to occur next week. “From what…
Ubisoft is seemingly not starting 2026 off on the best foot. After its bombshell announcement of a complete studio restructure last week, which included shuttering two studios, cancelling six games (one of which was the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake), and delaying a further seven, stock prices for…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
In a story that is seemingly too coincidental to not be true, actress Eman Ayaz recently posted a video titled “The Most Devastating Moment of My Acting Career” just days after the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake was cancelled. As spotted by IGN, Ayaz outlined how a rather…
On the same day that publisher Koei Tecmo released its third quarter financial results for the 2025 fiscal year, the company has announced that it will be indefinitely delaying the release of Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered across all platforms. Originally scheduled for a March 19th, 2026, release, the…
As part of Koei Tecmo’s third quarter financial results presentation, the company has announced that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has sold over one million copies worldwide. Having released in November of last year, it seems the lack of anything Zelda related on the Nintendo Switch 2 helped propel the…
If you thought Nintendo would only have one Direct presentation this month, then you’re probably like everyone else, and you should pat yourself on the back. You’re sane. Still, the reality is that Nintendo is somehow holding a second Direct this week, with a focus on the upcoming Tomodachi Life:…
Another Pokémon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet joins the Pokédex in Pokémon GO! It’s time for Glimmet’s time to shine and be available in Routes. During the Into the Depths event, Glimmet will also be available as encounters in Field Research and paid Timed Research tasks. Plus, shiny rates for…
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,…
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be here in just a few short months, and Nintendo has dropped a brand-new trailer showing off the sights, sounds, and several new characters that will accompany us on this new adventure. While it was a pretty safe assumption that Yoshi would be joining…
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…
It’s official! Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is launching on March 26, and it’s arriving with more than just a visual upgrade. Alongside the enhanced release, Nintendo is rolling out an all-new story mode titled Meetup in Bellabel Park, giving fans another reason to jump back into…
