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…
One of the most iconic point-and-click adventures is finally making its return with its original creator at the helm. That’s right, Guybrush Threepwood is returning to Monkey Island in the aptly named… Return to Monkey Island. Information is scarce at the moment, but we do know that Devolver Digital and…
Ahh LEGO Star Wars, the OG of licensed LEGO games. When the original LEGO Star Wars dropped in 2005, its success ushered in an entire genre of licensed games that has had largely the same formula between plenty of the world’s most popular franchises. How fitting it is, then, that…
Hobonichi has unveiled a new piece of Mother merchandise that’s sure to get heads turning. Behold, the majesty of an official Mr. Saturn headband! Now you too can wear the single large hair and red ribbon that’s made Mr. Saturn so endearing. For ¥1,980, or about $16, you…
We’re just a matter of days away from the HD remaster of Chrono Cross in the Radical Dreamers Edition. To mark the occasion, Square Enix has released a new piece of artwork from the game’s original character designer Nobuteru Yuuki. The image focuses on the game’s sizeable cast, even if…
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 Season of Alola’s tropical vibes has inspired Team GO Rocket’s planning division. The yearly company-wide retreat will be mixing in Pokémon from the Alola region as well as transforming some Alolan Pokémon into Shadow Alolan Pokémon. For Pokémon Trainers around the world, it’s time to crash this company retreat…
Update (Thursday, April 7th, 2022 at 2:45 p.m. PT): Gallery Nucleus is now requiring advance registration to attend the opening night reception on Saturday, April 16th, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. via Eventbrite. Registration is free. We’re less than two weeks away from the Nintendo Switch release of…
Kirby and the Forgotten Land has graced our lives for a week now, and has already made its mark in franchise history. Famitsu has shared the game’s launch numbers in Japan, reaching a strong 380,000 and taking the top spot for the week. That’s fantastic, but it’s when you look…
With E3 2022 confirmed canceled (no digital show or in-person event), Summer Game Fest was quick to fill in the video game showcase presentation void for this summer. Officially announced on Twitter by Summer Game Fest and its founder Geoff Keighley, Summer Game Fest will return in 2022 and its…
Last month was full of exciting new games from Nintendo and other publishers and developers, so much that we have a number of noteworthy recommendations for your consideration. Whether you’re in the market for some racing fun, strategic role-playing, or something more relaxing like farm simulation, there are plenty of…
A few days ago a trio of games made their way to the NES and SNES selections available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Alongside them came two more sneaky additions in the form of SP versions for Super Mario World and Super Punch-Out!! Like previous SP releases, these are essentially…
Mario Kart Tour is revving up for a few egg-cellent additions next week, as it embraces springtime and leans into that Easter aesthetic. Who better to bring a few dozen colored eggs than Yoshi, who’s getting some love in pretty much every corner of the mobile game. A…
