The full history of PlatinumGames and especially the Bayonetta series has been undeniably quite shaky. From Sega’s cancellation of Bayonetta 2 leading to the series being picked up by Nintendo, to the notoriously long silence surrounding Bayonetta 3, there’s been more than a few moments of uncertainty surrounding them. For…
In our modern time of multiplatform gaming and a decrease in console exclusivity, sometimes it’s undeniable that a game from one system would fit better on another. Take Mario Kart 8’s jump from Wii U to Nintendo Switch as a prime example. A great Wii U game with less eyes…
While Nintendo and EA haven’t always had the rosiest of relationships, that hasn’t stopped the two from working together at various points throughout different console generations. EA doesn’t have a lot of games on the current Switch, but EA CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2…
One of the most unique marketing tactics in Japan is the Pokémon Manhole Covers, also known as Poké Lids. These covers are scattered throughout the country in cities like Tokyo and Ikaruga, featuring artwork that represents the local area. With the upcoming grand opening of the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto,…
As part of its “PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation” today, Sony announced that its latest console will be getting a mid-generation refresh in the form of the PS5 Pro. Set to release on November 7, 2024, the console will cost a staggering $700 in the U.S., with regional pricing in Europe…
A few weeks ago, we reported that a giant Ness Vinyl figure from the Mother / Earthbound series would be available to a limited number of people through a lottery in Japan. However, in a surprising turn of events, it seems the team at The Mother Project has decided to…
During Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out, Dynamax Pokémon and Max Battles debuted. We’ve come full circle, as Pokémon GO’s Raid system was a major influence in Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Dynamax Raids. Initially slated for Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, parts of the Max Battle system launched nearly a week…
One of the bigger updates for Pokémon GO happening during the Season of Max Out are Max Battles and the Dynamax phenomenon. Based on the wording of the GO Big event, it seemed that Dynamax Pokémon would be debuting on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time….
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…
Get ready for a dash of secret herbs and spices in your gaming experience! Colonel Sanders, the founder and now mascot of KFC, is coming to Funko Fusion! Armed with what can only be described as a Chicken Bucket gatteling gun, Colonel Sanders looks like he will fit…
There was truly nothing like the cartoon and movie tie-in games of the late ’80s and early ’90s. Back when the NES and SNES were the hot new consoles on the market, you could find your Saturday morning favorites in game cartridges just as well as on your TV. However,…
Capcom’s fighting game output was legendary from the very beginning. It’s why they can get away with having multiple, sometimes overlapping, genre compilations readily available this console generation. That’s not a complaint in the slightest – I’ll keep eating these collections up, as they bring back old favorites and let…
Attention, Super Mario Wonder fans! If you’re looking to add even more incredible merchandise to your collection, you’re in luck! Earlier this year, Nintendo released a fantastic Elephant Mario plush, perfect for snuggling. Now, the iconic talking flower from the game is getting its own plush— and yes, it actually…
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 Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom may switch up the roles of Link and Zelda, but rest assured, the Kingdom of Hyrule will still be filled with memorable and familiar faces! Curious to learn more? Take a look at all the characters confirmed so far in The Legend of…
