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. These…
When Sonic the Hedgehog emerged onto the gaming scene in 1991, Sega aimed to use their speedy mascot to compete with Disney, according to the head of Sonic Team. In an interview with Crunchyroll, Sonic Team director Takashi Iizuka discussed Sega’s aspirations in the ‘90s. “You know, back when…
With a little more than a month to go before Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave releases for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo released a Direct dedicated to the newest entry in this beloved tactics series. The 22 minute presentation covered what players can expect when traversing the continent of Dagda. Warning:…
In the latest issue of Famitsu magazine, a rather massive interview with legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto is contained as a big feature. At one point during the piece, Miyamoto starts to talk about video game remakes and pushes back against the idea that there are too many of them….
If you’re eager to try out The Duskbloods for yourself, then today is possibly your lucky day. Developer FromSoftware was opened up applications for the game’s upcoming Network Test on its official website. You can now apply with your Nintendo Network account for a chance at testing the game early….
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. These…
As reported by Game File this morning, Nintendo has stated that it does not believe it has a legal obligation to pass on tariff refunds to its customers who purchased its products at higher prices. For those not in the know, the US Supreme Court ruled this past February that…
Activision has revealed when Nintendo Switch 2 owners can expect to place pre-orders for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, as well as partake in an upcoming Open Beta Weekend. Pre-orders for the Switch 2 version will begin on August 26th, while the beta test will start on August 28th….
It was a bit of a surprise when Nintendo announced Splatoon Raiders as a Switch 2 exclusive last year. While it makes perfect sense to develop another Splatoon game, why was it a spinoff instead of a Splatoon 4? In a new “Ask the Developer” column on its website, Nintendo…
Sega’s partnership with Wendy’s continues this summer, as the fast food chain is now offering Sonic the Hedgehog trading cards with Kids’ Meals in US restaurants. Previously a UK-exclusive promotion that kicked off in June 2026, the US collaboration is active now through early September. Each Kids’ Meal comes with…
Sony Pictures is partnering with Discord for an exclusive “fan experience” this week in San Diego, based on Zach Cregger’s upcoming Resident Evil movie. Taking place at the Quartyard venue from July 23rd to the 25th in 60-minute sessions, attendees can “Complete missions, unlock codes, and earn limited-edition promotional merch…
Nintendo Music added a special sneak peek of Donkey Kong Bananza tracks for the release of the game back in July 2025. We’ve now gotten the full soundtrack, all 229 songs for your smashing pleasure. Coming in a runtime of eight hours and 36, let’s take a look at the…
First 4 Figures revealed its second Sonic Frontiers statue, with the titular character in his Super Sonic form. The company published a video showcasing the Exclusive Edition of the figure, which features LED integration in its Chaos Emeralds and smoke ring. The statue has different lighting modes and a dial…
In a new interview with Famitsu Magazine, Level-5 president Akihiro Hino said that hopes the ending for the upcoming Professor Layton and the New World of Steam will “make people think a little.” While that sounds a little humorous out of context, Hino explains that the story for Layton’s return…
You’d think that working at Nintendo would keep you plugged into what the company is planning, but that doesn’t seem to be the case when it comes to certain games. In the latest episode of the Kit & Krysta podcast, former NOA employee Kit Ellis explains how the Big N…
