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…
When taking a look at where mainstream gaming got its start, one commonality makes itself apparent: the platformer genre. There’s been countless titles to use this formula over the years, and while many are still going strong in the modern day, many likewise have fallen to the wayside. There is…
Nintendo has a brand-new My Nintendo mission available! Members who are looking for 100 Platinum Points to add to their stash, it’s off to the official Mario Party Superstars site. There, you’ll be on a dice block scavenger hunt. There’s a total of four dice block types hiding throughout the…
There’s no denying the allure of Eevee, a Pokémon whose popularity has only grown in more recent years. Now a bonafide mascot alongside Pikachu, it’s available in Pokémon Unite with the ability to evolve into one of the greatest Fairy-types around — Sylveon! Sylveon has arrived in #PokemonUNITE, along…
Fans of Deltarune Chapter 2 will be happy to hear that Fangamer has revealed new products at their store, all dedicated to Undertale’s expanded series Deltarune — more specifically, Chapter 2. Available right now are the Disruption shirt that was designed by Nina Matsumoto and the Character Pin Set 3…
The sequel to Metroid Fusion, which was released nearly 19 years ago, rolls onto Nintendo Switch this Friday. Metroid Dread has been a fantastic surprise since its announcement at Nintendo’s E3 2021 Direct (and its showcases during Nintendo Treehouse Live). Nintendo has been consistently promoting Dread in a variety of…
Mileage will vary when it comes to whose opinions people trust regarding video games, but when it comes to hardware, many of us will agree that Digital Foundry is the definitive outlet for critically breaking down new systems. As always, the technology specialist group has delivered on providing an in-depth…
If you like to game in style, Hori’s got two new pairs of officially licensed Nintendo headsets that may just pique your interest. Decked out in Pokémon styles these two designs offer both fashion, function, and comfort. Their lightweight designs allow owners to wear them for longer stretches of time…
Yesterday was a big day for Kingdom Hearts fans. Not only did protagonist Sora soar into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at long last, but we also got confirmation that the whole series would be heading to the Switch (albeit via the cloud). On top of all of that we even…
The latest Nintendo Direct had a couple of other broadcasts to announce, and while Sora’s Mr. Sakurai Presents has come and gone, we now know when the Animal Crossing Direct will arrive. [Announcement]The #AnimalCrossing: New Horizons Direct will air on Oct. 15 at 7am PT! Tune in for roughly…
As if having access to Mario wasn’t enough, Universal Studios Japan has announced that it will be partnering with The Pokémon Company for attractions based on the monster catching franchise. Right now there’s little info to go on – all we know is that “multiple” projects are in the works…
Edit (Monday, November 15th, 2021 at 10:45 a.m. PT): According to Twitter account PokéPOP, the Diamond Glitter edition of Eevee currently has a planned release date of Friday, December 3rd at Hot Topic stores (online and in-store). Dates could still change, though. Another convention is coming up! This week…
We’re in the thick of Season 9 of Pokémon GO’s GO Battle League, and Niantic has updated the event with a new detail – one that concerns the future of Pokémon battling. Previously hinting that this particular season would be big for those looking to rank high up, Niantic confirmed…
Halloween is known for ghouls, ghosts, skeletons, and more monsters than I can name. What it isn’t always tied to are dragons, but if Fire Emblem Heroes is to be believed these powerful beings are more than comfortable in their costumes. The harvest festival is returning, with plenty of tricks…
