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…
Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
Due to E3 and other summertime gaming showcases a whole lot of people in the industry have been laser focused and all kinds of busy. That includes Masahiro Sakurai, who debuted Kazuya Mishima as the next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter and who is likely overseeing the editing of next…
I’m still reeling from one of the most appealing reveals out of Nintendo’s E3 Direct – Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania. Anyone brand new to Super Monkey Ball is in for a treat this October, but a look through its release plans makes it clear this one’s aiming for the…
E3 2021 is over now, yet the inevitable questions of “why wasn’t [insert game title]” shown still linger. In Nintendo’s E3 2021 Direct, Metroid Prime 4 was mentioned – “Currently, we’re working hard on the latest game in the Metroid Prime series, Metroid Prime 4, which we previously announced.” –…
If you’re experiencing issues downloading content onto your Nintendo Switch since updating to the latest firmware, you’re not alone. All one needs to do is type the error’s code number (2123-1502) into the search feed on Twitter to see just how widespread this issue has become. Upon doing so, countless…
During the week-long “summer video game announcement” extravaganza, Lost in Random made an appearance at the Tribeca Games Spotlight. We got our first look behind the scenes at Zoink Games’ studio plus some story tidbits. Now, EA has released the official story trailer giving us a better look at Even…
For many, peak Castlevania is either the glorious Symphony of the Night or the classic era of titles mostly on NES. There’s a generation of fans, though, who definitely found themselves engrossed with the legacy of Dracula and those who fight him instead on Game Boy Advance. If a new…
Despite the game’s lack of presence at this year’s E3 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser assures fans that Nintendo still has plans for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In an interview with The Verge published yesterday, Bowser says there is still “more to come” for the game. “While we didn’t…
The 5th anniversary of Pokémon GO is fast approaching, and The Pokémon Center is ready to celebrate. A lineup of new merch commemorating the occasion is arriving at Japanese Pokémon Center stores in July, including a hard pouch carrying case for the Poké Ball Plus styled after a Premier Ball,…
When it comes to Pokémon, there’s nothing in the pocket-monster universe that’s more summery than the Alola region. The island paradise is absolutely brimming with tropical vistas, gorgeous beaches, and summer-time snacks. If you ask me, there’s not much better than that in any universe – Pokémon or otherwise. DeNa…
There have been plenty of announcements during this year’s E3, but there are always smaller indie games can slip through the cracks. If you’re a fan of classic platformers, you won’t want to miss the latest on Kitsune Tails. Inspired by the platformers of the NES era, Kitsune Tails has…
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! was a big surprise reveal last week, bringing the game to a whole bunch of platforms (and available physically) for the first time. If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about with this game, I suggest you try and keep yourself spoiler-free for the…
Shin Megami Tensei V continues to impress with every bit of footage and info that arrives, and Atlus knows it. As such the company has begun a series of YouTube videos spotlighting a different one of its 200 demons every day. Who better for the first than mascot extraordinaire Jack…
