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…
It’s been a pretty good time for Sega on the non-video game front — both Sonic movies have done gangbusters, and they’re looking to expand their influence even further on that front. And which properties they’re considering hardly come as a Last Surprise — Atlus titles, specifically Persona, but potentially…
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
It’s daring! It’s devilish! It’s delectable! After many years of waiting, Cuphead’s The Delicious Last Course DLC is finally out now! Studio MDHR’s smashing successor to the 2017 action platformer follows our jolly good boys Cuphead and Mugman, aided by the adventurous Ms. Chalice, as they take on a whole…
In a move that displays the raw power of anime chess, Fire Emblem Heroes has become the first mobile game from Nintendo to make over $1 billion from player spending in its lifetime. With a B. All for a mobile game. And people wonder how gacha is so lucrative. People…
Valve created a lot of games using the same Source engine back in the late 2000’s, including Portal, Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike, and Team Fortress 2. The first two in particular are tied together even closer, with Portal effectively being a mod of Half-Life 2 and sharing a lot of the…
The Pokémon Trading Card Game’s Pokémon GO-themed expansion arrives on store shelves tomorrow, July 1st, and it’s been confirmed that a special promo card will be distributed via select retailers across North America. The card, featuring Pikachu wearing a blue cap which will be a familiar sight to Pokémon GO…
Earlier this month Nintendo attempted to open orders for the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Edition. It did not go well. Very few secured their purchases, with demand overwhelming the My Nintendo Store and fans clamoring for roundabout ways to get the coveted collectible. After hours of uncertainty and website-fueled frustrations,…
Need a more traditional gamepad for Nintendo Switch but don’t want to shell out the big bucks for an official Pro Controller? Check out these lower-cost colorful alternatives coming from PowerA, which is releasing three new designs in its Enhanced Wired Controller lineup. First up are two different Pikachu designs…
Of the many pleasant surprises about the first Mario + Rabbids was the musical soundtrack, composed by the legendary Grant Kirkhope. Kirkhope brought his usual sound of whimsy and adventure to a cartoony game perfectly suited for it, and it’s no surprise that he’s back for the sequel — but…
A few months ago, it was announced that classic JRPG and very good video game Legend of Mana would be getting an anime adaptation sometime this year to commemorate the series’ 30th anniversary. While released with a short teaser, we finally have a proper PV to sink our teeth into….
One of the very welcome surprises from yesterday’s Nintendo Direct Mini was the announcement that Nier:Automata would be coming to Nintendo Switch as The End of YoRHa Edition. This new version features the DLC and costumes from the original title, as well as some new exclusive costumes. Now, we have…
With the North American International Championships wrapping up last week, it’s time for the victors across the globe to start prepping for a trip to the World Championships. This year they’ll be held in London, England, and will be held between August 18 – 21 at the ExCel London convention…
