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…
Over the past 15 years, most of the Super Mario cast has remained pretty similar in appearance. Ever since the New Super Mario Bros. era of games, the looks of the characters have been fairly standardized. In recent times, however, they’ve begun to experiment once more. From Super Mario Bros….
The team over at Lego Ideas — where they accept fanmade product ideas to review for the possibility of turning into a real set — has just accepted its third and final round of 2021 finalists, listing every project that acquired 10,000 supporters with the promise of review. And one…
The original Pokémon Diamond and Pearl for the Nintendo DS kickstarted a unique easter egg tradition for the series – diamond dust, special crystalline snow, would fall in the game’s Snowpoint City on certain dates like Leap Day or the day that marks the in-universe discovery of Mew (March 31st)…
Update (1/13/): Another NeoGeo Pocket classic is available now on Switch! A trailer’s arrived for the just-released SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters’ Clash — have a watch: Another NeoGeo Pocket Color hit is coming to Nintendo Switch! None other than the beloved crossover SNK vs. Capcom: Card…
This year Kirby’s heading off to a Forgotten Land, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something worth remembering. Back in 1992 he set out on his first foray into Dream Land, which makes 2022 the Kirby 30th Anniversary year! Marking the occasion is a new logo, featuring the pink puffball…
Kirby is venturing out to an all-new kind of adventure, and he’s bringing along his most trademark of skills! The Copy Ability is what gives Kirby all that versatility, letting him take on skills from enemies and providing plenty of cute hats. Naturally this cornerstone of the series is back…
Just when I thought we were all clear, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate comes in with the wake up Shoryuken… On the heels of the three Metroid Dread spirits becoming readily available, a new Spirit Board event has been announced. This one marks the Street Fighter 35th Anniversary, and is doing…
Kirby and the Forgotten Land just debuted a new trailer, featuring plenty of what makes the Kirby games so endearing. The charming music, plus familiar characters and abilities, are all coming together with new ideas and full 3D environments. In the trailer, we get confirmation on the following copy abilities:…
We’re only a few days into 2022 and Nintendo has already dropped its first surprise of the year. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is officially coming on March 25th, and boy oh boy, does it look fantastic! Check out the brand-new trailer below, showcasing the 3D worlds and some all-new…
In a move that sounds closer to a Hard Drive article than reality, two former LAPD police officers lost their jobs playing Pokémon GO in 2017, having just lost their appeal. While in general a cut and dry tale of police misconduct, the full appellate document reveals a story with…
While Assassin’s Creed was a big hit when it first hit the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2008, it was the sequel that made the franchise blow up. The popularity of new main character Ezio was noteworthy in particular, with it leading to the Italian assassin getting a trilogy…
2022 is finally here, and Nintendo has loads of amazing games on the horizon! Check out our pre-order guide to see the best deals and bonuses available for Switch games and accessories. Nintendo Wire uses affiliate links to help support the site. Games Pokémon Legends: Arceus Releases…
He may lack but he is ready to strike back. A new original Pokémon animation titled “Bidoof’s Big Stand” is now available on the company’s official YouTube channel. Spotlighting Sinnoh’s Normal-type plump mouse Pokémon, the latest short follows the adventures of one bumbling Bidoof looking for a larger purpose in…
