Over the past few months, Nintendo has quietly restocked numerous hard-to-find amiibo at various retailers across the U.S. However, tracking them down isn’t always easy—many are retail exclusives, online-only, or available solely through Nintendo’s online store. But fear not, fellow collectors! We’ve compiled a full list of every amiibo you…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
This week’s Nintendo Music update gives us music from an iconic Super Nintendo game: Super Mario World! One of the most critically acclaimed games from the SNES era and most beloved Mario games, Super Mario World released back in 1990. Super Mario World is a direct sequel to Super Mario…
Nothing is quite as nostalgic for me as sitting down with my friends after school for a rousing match of Mario Kart 64. The four-player split-screen action was mindblowing to us and the graphics at the time were some of the sharpest, and prettiest, we’d ever seen. Fast forward 25…
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,…
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,…
It’s nearly time to enter the Misty Forest to join the Marionette Witch Eirudy on an spellbinding adventure. All alone and closed away from the rest of the world to escape warriors who are out to hunt her, Eirudy’s only companions are her enchanted puppets who keep her company. The…
As promised, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is getting a free update! Announced prior to the game’s release, Capcom planned for five free updates spread across July to October. The first brought Monster Hunter Rise’s Palamute into the game as a Monstie. Now that we’re nearly a month…
After implementing the new “Exploration Bonus Updates” for Pokémon GO Trainers in the US and New Zealand (and removing three major pandemic features), Niantic’s first announcement since the change isn’t addressing months-long criticism about this “test”. Instead, it’s focused on the mystery behind Ultra Unlock Part 3. Needless to say…
If you’re a child of the ’90s, you probably have come across a Cruis’n game at some point, be it in the corner of an arcade or movie theater, or on the good ol’ N64. Arcade company Raw Thrills is bringing its entry in the series, Cruis’n Blast, to the…
Brawler & sports fans rejoice as Limited Run Games has announced that it will be releasing a physical version of last year’s Double Dragon & Kunio-Kun Retro Brawler Bundle. Get ready to be punched in the face by nostalgia. 🥊 The Double Dragon & Kunio-Kun Retro Brawler Bundle on…
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania was already set to be a celebration of the series’ 20th anniversary, but it’s beginning to look like it’s going beyond that. Sega’s announced that Beat, Jet Set Radio’s most recognizable character, will be an unlockable playable character. Not only is he getting…
Last June, Nintendo of Europe brought over a set of Mario-themed hanafuda cards from Japan via its My Nintendo store, celebrating both the company’s past and present in a stylish way. Now, the company has announced it will be restocking the set! Revisit Nintendo's roots with these hanafuda cards…
More Rhythm Heaven is needed in the world, and it’s comforting to know there are some supremely talented individuals who agree with me on that. One need only look at the Rhythm Heaven Reanimated project, which brought together several such animators and artists to recreate every minigame and medley from…
Since the state of California formally filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard last month for violating the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and California Equal Pay Act, the company has been scrutinized based on the findings. Tack on a poor initial statement, letters from Activision Blizzard higher-ups that…
