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…
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is shaping up to be one of the most visually impressive kart racers yet, set to launch this September on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. While there’s still some time before release, SEGA is kicking off the 4th of July celebrations with a brand-new animated…
Gather ’round the Nintendo Switch, as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials is a fantastic party game! For almost a week, you can try out Jackbox Party Pack 6 for free this month. Nintendo made the announcement today on their official social media channels. PARTY TIME! The Jackbox…
Metroid Dread has been long-awaited, and our collective patience was rewarded with a remarkable game. Anticipation for this title was high, and early sales numbers certainly reflect that. In the UK, Metroid Dread entered the weekly sales chart at number three, just below FIFA 22 and Far Cry 6. According…
Starting today and ending Sunday, October 24th, Best Buy will be distributing code cards that can be redeemed for Dynamax Crystals in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. By simply going to Best Buy store counters, players can pick up a code card for their game for free (no extra purchase…
Over the past few years, Aspyr Media has released multiple Star Wars HD remasters of classic Lucasarts games. Outside of a few Limited Run Games collaborations, these titles had never been officially brought to the physical front of retail stores. However, that’s about to change next month. THQ Nordic and…
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this episode we cover the release of the Switch OLED Model, the Metroid Dread amiibo, the final fighter to join the battle in Super…
Project Piplup is expanding! As Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’s release approaches just next month, the majority of Pikachu Sweets establishments will be taking on a new Piplup appearance until Thursday, November 18th! As can be seen in the photos below, the temporarily Pochama Sweets setup (“Piplup Sweets” in…
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…
