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,…
Kicking off today’s Xbox Showcase stream was the announcement of one of the worst kept secrets in gaming: an Xbox handheld. After months of speculation and leaks, Microsoft has finally confirmed what we all thought was happening: Microsoft is partnering with Asus to create a variant of its ROG Ally…
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…
After revealing the release date of Pokémon Legends: Z-A yesterday, Nintendo UK has now unveiled the pre-order bonuses fans can nab if they order the game from Nintendo’s website. While there is a basic bundle that includes the game alongside a figurine, there are also some other bundles available, which…
Over the course of the Switch’s lifecycle, Nintendo eventually remembered that most people have smartphones and introduced a feature to its companion mobile app that allowed users to upload their personal screenshots to the app for easier transfer. You still had to initiate it, but at least you didn’t need…
We’ve saved the best for last. In the final episode of our Ultimate Home Arcade series, we’re going full tilt into the world of Stern pinball machines! In this video we: Break down the differences between Stern’s Home, Pro, Premium, and LE models Show off some of…
It’s hard to believe it’s been eight years since we’ve counted down a Nintendo launch, but here we are in the final days before the Nintendo Switch 2’s release! A deluge of information has been scattered across the internet regarding Nintendo’s new console and we’re here to walk you through…
This year’s Summer Game Fest has broken its record for the number of partners announced for the upcoming event next week. Kicking off from June 6th, there will be over 60 developers represented throughout the scheduled livestreams, including Nintendo which will be showing some Switch 2 games. Other big names…
With the Switch 2 only a week away, Nintendo’s next console will soon be out in the wild and in people’s hands and homes. Not everyone will be getting a Switch 2 on release, however, and that’s where Best Buy’s newest summer gaming event comes in. Throughout the month of…
Alongside confirming when its next Pokémon Presents stream will take place, Nintendo announced that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be hitting both the Switch and Switch 2 on October 16th, 2025. We still don’t know too much about the game (though that will likely change in July during the Presents stream),…
Nintendo Today has been around for two months now, giving players an inside look at their favorite franchises, as well as breaking news over new games or software. For example, the app featured updates on Nintendo 64 games on Nintendo Switch Online, showcasing new features such as Rewind and a…
The Pokémon Company has swooped in on this fine spring day in late May to give us some exciting news that’ll definitely give us all something to look forward to: a Pokémon Presents is on its way! We’ll all be able to tune in on July 22nd at 6 a.m….
In a bizarre situation that is fairly reminiscent of the Wii U, it has been confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will require a system update to make use of microSD Express cards. Why is that so strange, you may be asking? Well, microSD Express cards are the only form…
As we’re getting closer and closer to the release of the Switch 2, Nintendo has been updating its backward compatibility list on its website to help keep buyers informed about which pieces of software will function on the new console. So far, almost the entire original library of Switch 1…
Nintendo has announced a new in-person event, taking place just outside their new store in San Francisco! On Friday, May 23rd, players could begin to explore the Pikmin Bloom Mini Walk. Running until July 23rd, visitors can use their Pikmin Bloom app to discover seven special spots within Union Square….
