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…
“Oh, Nintendo, they’re so family friendly.” Fools. Maybe the squeaky clean company of the ’80s that refused to have even a hint of a cross in their localized games counts, but in recent years the company has become a den of harlots. First they publish Bayonetta, then comes Fire Emblem…
It’s the dog days of summer, so what better way to cool off than pretending you’re a plumber in an animal costume driving a motorcycle on giant ice cream bars? From August 10th to 24th, the Sundae Tour takes place in Mario Kart Tour. This new tour will bring the…
It’s only a matter of time until any given Pokémon gets turned into a marketable plushie — and Pokémon Legends: Arceus has already been out for over seven months, making it prime material for any ‘mon left unmerchandized. And each of the fully evolved Hisuian starters — Decidueye, Typhlosian, and…
God save the Queen (Melia Antiqua) — Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has become the biggest launch in series history in the United Kingdom, overtaking the last entry Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in physical sales. It can be assumed with digital sales on top of that, the game is doing quite well in…
Next month PC users will be able to run through the 2D side scroller Freedom Planet 2 but now we have confirmation of the planned window of release for the game’s console ports- Summer 2023! Hello everyone! Freedom Planet 2 is still going strong, and console ports are now…
When Sonic Origins launched it was unfortunately saddled with a variety of issues that didn’t effect the original Genesis classics. Thankfully Sega has finally dropped an update that remedies some of these issues, as Tails’ Channel reports. Perhaps the most infamous bug is gone – Miles “Tails” Prower no longer…
Ever since the days of Mega Man Zero Inti Creates has been celebrated for its 2D action games, and now we know the studio’s next project. Grim Guardians: Demon Purge promises to feature plenty of challenging stages where you switch between two characters, the long-range Shinobu Kamizono and the close-range…
Update (Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 at 7:45 a.m. PT): Congrats, Pokémon Trainers in the UK! Retailer GAME announced they’ll be exclusively offering the statue too. Previous pre-orders and all future ones will get it with their pre-order of Pokémon Scarlet, Violet, or both (while supplies last). August 2022’s big…
Hunters – a digital event concerning Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s updates has been announced! Save the date for Tuesday, August 9th at 7 a.m. PT | 10 a.m. ET, as Monster Hunter Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and Game Director Yoshitake Suzuki will be covering what’s happening for Sunbreak’s Title Update 1….
If you played Coconut Mall back in Mario Kart Wii, you may remember a brief section from near the end of the track where Miis drive back and forth to obstruct your progress, presumably trying to park. Miis have been largely phased out of Nintendo games, leading to Shy Guys…
Fashion label that collabs with prominent Japanese nerd franchises SuperGroupies is back, this time with a slick and sexy Bayonetta collaboration. This 3-item lineup is perfectly in line with PlatinumGames’ flagship franchise, though as usual it’ll cost you a pretty penny. The items are the following: A model watch…
Strike the earth! Good Smile Company’s latest Nendoroid is the height of Shovelry, standing squat and wide with his trusty weapon at the ready. The Shovel Knight Nendoroid is a great recreation of the hero from his titular game, complete with props like a chest and a shovel in motion….
