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…
It paradoxically feels like so long ago since a 2D Metroid game and yet also like it’s been only a short few years. To an extent, both are true. The franchise hasn’t received a new full-fledged entry since 2002’s Metroid Fusion, but also two remakes in the interim – 2004’s…
I have played many games, but I’ve never played anything quite like Disco Elysium – The Final Cut. Often an RPG will see you take a fresh-faced adventurer into a hero, or develop your stats so you become a supreme combatant. Here instead you’re molding the living embodiment of stale…
Ever since the days of the Wii, I’ve had a love-or-hate relationship with Nintendo’s revived console game efforts. You see, throughout the ’80s and ’90s, games were converted to run at 50Hz in Europe to work with common television standards at the time — effectively reducing their speed by 10%,…
The next issue of Shonen Jump is set to feature a surprise for both fans of fighting games and One Piece, as the latter’s creator and artist Eiichiro Oda has drawn up a two-page spread that’s choc-full of references. Smash Bros. gets most of the love. The background appears to…
Think you missed out on any of this week’s Nintendo news? Check out these bits of information from this week’s biggest stories. This week’s top stories Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires will launch February 15th, 2022. Sora from Kingdom Hearts is the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter,…
Spirit Scouts, there’s a new seasonal update for Cozy Grove! Sure, living on a deeply haunted island is already a little spooky (the good “spoopy” kind), but now you can dress and decorate for the fall season with the new Autumn Update! Plus, there are some new features that will make…
This week we’ve been spoiled with animated Pokémon shorts and movies. The third episode of Pokémon Evolutions (featuring Lysandre and Xerneas) was released yesterday and Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle is available to stream worldwide via Netflix today! What also joins the line-up is a brand new PokéToon…
Perhaps you’ve picked up a shiny new OLED Model Nintendo Switch, or are waiting for one in the mail, or are simply curious about the console’s offerings in general. Fortunately for those curious, Nintendo has released a lengthy developer interview with two Technology Development Department workers: head developer Ko Shiota…
Happy Metroid Dread release day! Along with getting a brand new Metroid game that’s the sequel to Metroid Fusion (which is nearing its 19th anniversary), Nintendo is also releasing some official merchandise. Luckily, this time it’s available for multiple regions and in one case qualifies for international shipping. Check out…
Despite being almost a decade since it was released on multiple platforms (including the Wii U), LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is releasing today on the Nintendo Switch. The 2013 Lego game inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe was previously released to positive review scores and eventually received a follow-up that…
After being announced at Nintendo’s E3 2021 Direct, Metroid Dread was not only going to be a sought-after game, but also one with a beautiful Special Edition. Consistently selling out during its pre-order phase, a few more copies are available today thanks to the game’s launch. Here’s what you’ll find…
To review any iteration of Tetris isn’t so much based on the game itself, which is about as iconic as any game (puzzle or otherwise) can be, but rather what it does to its familiar falling block formula. I’ve had the fortune of diving into two Puyo Puyo Tetris titles…
