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,…
As part of this morning’s Virtua Fighter direct stream, Sega announced that Virtua Fighter 5 REVO will be getting ports to consoles soon. Released for PC via Steam in January, players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 will be able to jump into the fray to experience one…
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…
Monster Hunter and Universal Studios Japan have crossed paths plenty in the past. Experiences from Capcom’s iconic series have come to the theme park, usually as limited time attractions. Likewise, USJ-themed equipment has appeared in the games, most recently in Monster Hunter World as part of Event Quests. Now, as…
If you’ve been curious about exploring the story of Dragon Ball Z in an all-new way then you might want to swing around the Nintendo Switch eShop as Bandai Namco has made a demo available for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. For those who haven't yet experienced life in the…
Today’s Indie World Showcase started things off with a game I’ve been anticipating since before it was even announced. Sabotage’s followup to The Messenger, one of my favorite games of the last few years, was not another action platformer, but instead a classically inspired RPG by the name of Sea…
River City is about to get a whole lot cuter (but no less violent) once again! As part of today’s Indie World broadcast, WayForward unveiled the debut trailer for River City Girls 2. This beat ’em up sequel has already gotten a tease or two, but seeing the cast back…
It’s almost time for a brand-new adventure in the Pokémon universe! Pokémon Legends: Arceus looks to be one of the biggest departures from the traditional Pokémon formula and we couldn’t be more excited to start exploring. To get ready for the big release on January 28th, retailers around the country…
Today’s Indie World Showcase was home to plenty of game trailers, giving indie fans a good look at new titles coming in the little time left in this year and all throughout 2022. We got a good look at Aliisha: The Oblivion of the Twin Goddesses, a charming puzzle game…
The critically acclaimed RPG Omori is heading to the Nintendo Switch, as announced as the closer of today’s Indie World Showcase. Inspired by a variety of iconic RPGs, Omori sets itself apart by being a deeply personal tale about a hikikomori (shut-in) boy dealing with mental health struggles. Needless to…
Chicory: A Colorful Tale originally premiered on PlayStation 4 and PC earlier this year, the brainchild of Director Greg Lobanov (creator of the excellent Wandersong) with music by Lena Raine of Celeste fame. Now the title is officially coming to Nintendo Switch — today! As revealed in today’s Indie World…
You ready to put your brain to the test in a familiar, yet no less charming circumstance? Jupiter’s got you covered! The seventh entry in the Picross S line is on its way to the Nintendo Switch eShop, giving another dose of nonagrams to those who savor their logic and…
It’s that time of year again where Fire Emblem Heroes players and series fans get the most delightful treat. No, not a long-awaited localization of games from the Super Nintendo era, but winter-themed character art! Yes, Heroes is delivering a stocking full of festive alts by the chimney with care…
The upcoming Pokémon Legends: Arceus has more than a few connections to Diamond and Pearl, with it being a game set in the same region just centuries earlier. This latest connection is even more on the nose than usual though, with the game’s latest trailer introducing us to the Diamond…
Nintendo is back with roughly 20 minutes of Nintendo Switch indie news, with an Indie World Showcase starting at 9 a.m. PT today, December 15th. We can only speculate what will be featured – will we finally see Silksong? Who can say! Catch the presentation below:
