In a rather humorous bit of discovery related to Super Mario 64, one YouTuber discovered that you can get trapped in the game’s star selection menu for two and a quarter years if you wait a ridiculously long time to select a stage. How long must you wait? Two and…
If you’re a dedicated Super Smash Bros. player who was looking for the love of your life to share your gaming hobby with, the recently closed “SmashTogether” app may have been perfect for you. I’m using the past tense here because Nintendo has issued a cease and desist order to…
In a surprising announcement, it’s been revealed that most game media will not receive a Switch 2 console until at least launch day. The reason is apparently due to a major patch that will be pushed out at launch. Whatever the reason may be, journalists are not happy, as they…
If anybody was worried about the financial success of Pokémon Legends: Arceus — and why would you be; Pokémon is the most successful franchise of all time — worry no longer, as the sales figures are coming in and it turns out that people (in this specific instance, Brits) love…
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…
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,…
Back in March 2021 we brought you the news that Falcom’s Trails of Cold Steel would be receiving an anime adaptation of sorts, albeit one focusing on new characters. Now we have a few more details, as well as confirmation of a delay. As Siliconera reports, the anime, subtitled Northern…
Today, January 31st, 2022, marks Final Fantasy VII’s 25th Anniversary. The iconic JRPG first hit the original PlayStation on the same date in Japan way back in 1997 and it quickly reinvigorated the genre on a global scale. Since then it has made its way to numerous platforms, including finally…
Pokémon Legends: Arceus continues the long-standing tradition of including Shiny Pokémon, and this time Game Freak made it easier than ever to find and capture these color-swapped monsters. While traditional Shiny rates are typically 1/4,092, a new mechanic called Mass Outbreaks has slashed those numbers substantially. Here’s what you need…
Pokémon Legends: Arceus has introduced a new way Pokémon’s stats will differ. Gone are EVs and IVs, and instead we’ve got Effort Levels (EL). These remove some of the randomized elements that go into Pokémon catching and training, and instead put bringing out a Pokémon’s maximum potential directly in a…
Niantic is celebrating today’s release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus by adding themed avatar items to Pokémon GO. Inspired by the main characters’ outfits in the game, the items are available to all Trainers! The new items include the following: Survey Corps Headcloth Survey Corps Outfit Survey Corps Sandals…
Are you ready to start your journey throughout the Hisui region? Now that Pokémon Legends: Arceus has released, you finally have a chance to explore the breathtaking natural expanses and find newly discovered Pokémon, like Wyrdeer, and new regional forms, like Hisuian Zorua — all while uncovering the mystery surrounding…
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is here, drawing players into the Hisui region for an all-new kind of adventure. New species and situations can be found throughout, and we’re here to help you fill out your Pokédex! But what if you’re looking for a something more… unique? We’re happy to report that…
Sega and Two Point Studios are taking their psuedo-serious simulation expertise to another institution. Move over hospitals, it’s time to go to school. It’s been confirmed that you’ll be able to manage your own learning institution on Switch, PC, Xbox, and PlayStation starting May 17th, and a new trailer has…
Early first-person shooters were very unique, especially compared to their counterparts today, focusing heavily on arena combat, exploration, and a large variety of weapons. While the Switch already seen a handful of these classic-styled shooters, another is on the way next month. Nightdive Studios will be bringing its KEX Engine…
