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…
As promised, Pikmin Bloom’s 1st anniversary event has begun its crossover with Pikmin 3 Deluxe, which is set to close out the rest of November! Starting today, November 15th, you’ll see three consecutive challenges that’ll unlock badges featuring Pikmin 3 Deluxe’s trio of heroes – Alph, Brittany, and Charlie. These…
Pokémon is no stranger to the 3D billboard trend, having posted advertisements to the iconic Shinjuku locale before – but with the release of a new game imminent, they’re once again revving up the ad engines in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, with a video advertisement featuring the Scarlet & Violet starter…
Get the popcorn, torches, pitchforks, and tinsel ready – it’s that time of year where Geoff Keighley reveals the nominees for The Game Awards 2022. And it’s… well, the same as it always is. The same 2-3 AAA titles in all the major categories, a token indie game of mild…
Splatoon 3 has been out for a couple of months now, and while there have been a few patches to tweak minor bits and pieces, the first major seasonal update is imminent. Chill Season 2022 is dropping early next month, with new stages, weapons, and even modes displayed in the…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
In the northern hemisphere it’s getting colder and colder, but thankfully Sonic fans have been able to retreat to the idylic (?) Starfall Islands in the recently released Sonic Frontiers to escape it all. If that’s not enough, though, Sega Europe has shared some new winter-themed merchandise for the famous…
Ay! The Splatoon 3 x Pokémon Splatfest has come to a close, and the winning team came in like a tidal wave. Big Man fans and aquatic admirers alike have gotta be feeling great, as Water-types took this one by a nautical mile. With a flawless 45p score, #TeamWater…
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 Greedy Gluttons event was running smoothly in Pokémon GO, until Team GO Rocket decided that now would be the perfect time to wreak havoc again. During the last half of the Greedy Gluttons event, Team GO Rocket is revamping it with a Team GO Rocket takeover. Trainers can battle…
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…
If you are a ’80s or ’90s kid, chances are you know a thing or two about Tiger Electronics and the famous Tiger Handhelds. They were cheap, they were hard to play, but gosh darn it, we loved them — I did, at least. For those of you out of…
The Super Mario Bros. Movie releases next April, and while some (me) fear it (okay, just Pratt) with every waking breath, others (also me) are curious and excited to see what it has in store. At the recent quarterly investors Q&A, Shigeru Miyamoto was asked about what it was like…
