After the rousing success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 this past Christmas, it looks as if Paramount Pictures is eager to fasttrack another sequel for the Blue Blur. As reported by Variety, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has already penciled in a March 19th, 2027 release date. As one of the…
Pokémon and McDonald’s have teamed up for yet another collab, this time featuring the new TCG Pocket app! For a limited time, you’ll be able to find Pokémon themed Happy Meals at participating McDonald’s locations nationwide. Hey Trainers! Take a closer look at the art and cards featured in…
Nintendo Music has made its weekly update and with it comes 37 new tracks from Super Mario Kart, the game that started it all for the racing franchise! Super Mario Kart was released for the SNES back in 1992, with only eight characters and eight unique locations (20 total tracks…
When looking at the Super Mario franchise from a modern lens, one of the most distinct aspects is the parallel existence of both traditional 2D entries alongside the more open 3D iterations. This side-by-side formula didn’t always exist, though; the jump to 3D would need a bit over a decade…
Any Sonic the Hedgehog film that included Shadow and didn’t have Crush 40’s “Live and Learn” would have been a monumental misfire. While that’s not the key to the film’s massive success this weekend (it managed to topple Mufasa: The Lion King with ease), even director Jeff Fowler understands how…
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…
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…
Just last September, Splatoon 3 celebrated its two-year anniversary in a spectacular sendoff with the Grand Festival. This celebration also marked the effective ending of the game, with new monthly Splatfest themes coming to a close. While the new content has slowed down, it hasn’t stopped entirely, as the seasonal…
For older Nintendo fans, Space World 2000 is one of the most pivotal moments in the company’s history. The event where Nintendo not only unveiled the GameCube to the public but showcased Super Mario 128 and some ridiculously high-quality 3D renders for a Legend of Zelda prototype, Space World 2000…
Across Nintendo’s vast reach, Mario has quite a few unique games under his belt. While most people tend to focus on the main series entries, there’s many games that fly under the radar for one reason or another. One such oft-forgotten title is Super Mario Run. This mobile-exclusive platformer doesn’t…
The ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ movies have been a runaway success for Sega and Paramount. With Sonic 3 preparing to rush into theaters this weekend, it’s projected to be the highest grossing entry so far. Today, Variety has confirmed that Sonic 4 is happening thanks to Paramount Pictures and is targeting…
With certain accessory manufacturers blowing the lid on their upcoming Switch 2 merchandise, the rumor mill for Nintendo’s hotly anticipated followup console is growing stronger by the day. Following some “leaks” from Reddit that showed another mockup of the device, a new set of rumors coming from The Verge suggests…
This past weekend in the UK, the trading card grading company Ace Grading was broken into, and its inventory worth thousands of pounds of cards was stolen. On the evening of December 13th, 2024, thieves broke into Ace’s headquarters in Banbury, England, UK in what the owner believes was a…
No matter where one finds themselves on the wide spectrum that is console gaming, it’s impossible to deny the sheer success the Nintendo Switch has had. As the system ages and the time for a successor draws ever nearer, it feels like the entire industry is waiting with bated breath…
