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…
Over the past 15 years, most of the Super Mario cast has remained pretty similar in appearance. Ever since the New Super Mario Bros. era of games, the looks of the characters have been fairly standardized. In recent times, however, they’ve begun to experiment once more. From Super Mario Bros….
This week saw a new story trailer unveiled for Shin Megami Tensei V, but that doesn’t mean the daily demon showcases were put on pause. Another assortment of akashic additions were brought into the world, ready to join the Nahobino in their crusade through what remains of Tokyo. Among them…
You know what your bed needs? A Gigantamax Snorlax plushie to keep you warm and cozy at night, as well as to ensure you’re safe from the Gigantamax Gengar plushie in the corner of your room… which you also need. Though when you think about it, by the laws of…
Monster Hunter Rise has gotten its regularly scheduled Event Quest, but another free download has been introduced. Coming next week will be a special Palamute for players to download and hunt with. With a name (and color) likely inspired by Zinogre, this DLC is based on Rise director Yasunori Ichinose’s…
We’ve been chronicling Masahiro Sakurai’s self-imposed mission to commemorate as many video game anniversaries as he can with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshots, but it’s been a bit since we’ve covered one centered on a new game. Well, in this case it’s not completely new, but The Legend of Zelda:…
It’s hard out there for amiibo collectors. Pre-orders sell out instantly, scalpers are around every corner, and now… shipping delays?! You heard that right! Nintendo has confirmed to IGN that the Zelda & Loftwing amiibo were impacted by shipping delays, resulting in only a small potion of stock on launch…
The official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel has released a new series celebrating the Blue Blur’s 30th anniversary, called Sonic Rings. The series focuses on Sonic superfans who have spent their lives playing and celebrating all things fast. The first episode features Jirard “The Completionist” Khalil. Khalil recounts his history…
Monster Hunter Stories 2 is just wrapping up its first week of availability but has already released its first free content update. We loved the base game as-is, but if you thought the series needed more Palamute then Capcom has just the thing for you. As can be…
Here we go again! Earlier today, Nintendo announced that pre-orders for their upcoming OLED version of the Nintendo Switch would be going up for pre-order at major retailers this afternoon. To really no one’s surprise, pre-orders for the revised hybrid came and went in mere minutes, selling out at Best…
Metroid Dread has been a long, long, long time coming. Nintendo seems more invested in promoting this awaited sequel, with the Switch OLED and two new amiibo launching the same day. Leading to that point have been regular batches of information, which brings us to today’s Metroid Dread Report. Vol….
Just days after the anniversary of Satoru Iwata’s passing, some previously unavailable Mother 3 interviews have been scanned, translated, and shared. These efforts come from Kody Nokolo and can be found in full on Mother Forever, who are no strangers to Mother 3’s earliest years. The three interviews are dated…
NISA fans may be grinding through the outlandish netherworlds of Disgaea 6, but come early 2022 things will be a bit more somber. The company has announced their plans to release The Cruel King and the Great Hero next year, debuting a trailer that sets the stage for this grim…
Summertime’s the right time when it comes to gacha games, with waves of events and summons rolling in to take advantage of people’s precious vacation days. Dragalia Lost is no different, with a new Gala Remix showcase now available that’s joining in with the ongoing 1,000 Day Anniversary celebrations. Up…
