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…
We’re only a little over two months away from the sequel to AI: The Somnium Files changing the fabric of video games as we know it (#PraiseUchikoshi), and Spike Chunsoft has deigned to give us more details on how the game works in both investigative and somnium segments. Even more…
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is ready to bring some force fighting back to Inaba! To celebrate the return of this spinoff/sequel to Persona 4, Atlus did a little flexing of their own and sent over a champion-worthy box of goodies to the Nintendo Wire team. Any veteran viewer of the…
He’s about kicking ass and taking names, but he wasn’t allowed to market games — so goes the report of Reggie Fils-Aimé’s time at GameStop from the man’s own lips, who discussed his tenure at the company at SXSW this past weekend. Despite GameStop’s soaring “meme stock” that rose from…
The previously announced trio of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak amiibo has gotten a fuller look courtesy of today’s Digital Event! Three figures will be made available, with two of them being the familiar Palico and Palamute sporting new armor. The third and most impressive, though, is new flagship monster Malzeno. …
As part of today’s Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event, Capcom pulled back the curtain on several elements of the upcoming expansion. Most notably, we finally have a release date! That’s not all though, as new and returning monsters were shown along with the brand new hub and its associated…
NIS America’s brought yet another cute, melancholy, storybook adventure overseas. The Cruel King and the Great Hero invites you into the tale of a young (and adorable) hero in the making and the dragon that raised her. This spiritual successor to Liar Princess and the Blind Princess brings…
Yesterday we learned that a Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival is on the way this August. It’s not the first time the little guy (or rather his music) has graced the stage. While it’s only a glimpse, Nintendo has shared a clip from the 25th Anniversary Kirby Orchestra Concert, held…
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl only just saw the addition of Shaymin and now two other Mythical Pokémon are heading to the Sinnoh remakes. First up there’s Arceus, who will only be available to those with Pokémon Legends: Arceus save data with all main missions completed. If you’ve managed…
Capcom is back with another Monster Hunter Digital Event, this time focusing specifically on the upcoming Rise expansion, Sunbreak. You can catch it live below starting at 10 a.m. ET!
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…
Now for news that could be delivered by a man in a little top hat and mustache named, I don’t know, Windsor Duke Kensington of Chives — a delightful Pokémon-themed routine has just taken place at Crufts, the biggest and most illustrious dog show in all the world. It’s enough…
I know just what you’ve been thinking, reader. “Dang, I love Square Enix’s new HD-2D tactical RPG Triangle Strategy, but I wish I had a way to physically show my love and appreciation for the characters in the game’s story. And also, I live somewhere in Europe.” That’s right, I…
