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…
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is shaping up to be one of the most visually impressive kart racers yet, set to launch this September on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. While there’s still some time before release, SEGA is kicking off the 4th of July celebrations with a brand-new animated…
From now on, fans of the plump mouse Pokémon species shall all rejoice officially on the first day of July – yes we are being serious. The Pokémon Company has announced across social media that beginning this year, the first-ever yearly Bidoof Day will occur on Thursday, July 1st. In…
Fans of Bidoof, the Sinnoh region Pokémon and keeper of many memes is being celebrated. Today, The Pokémon Company announced that starting this July 1st, it’ll be the first annual Bidoof Day. While various social media channels for The Pokémon Company will be posting Bidoof content, Pokémon GO is adding…
Finding a way to destress or catch some sleep? Well, serenity now Trainers because a new lineup of Relaxing plushes and River figures are available from the Pokémon Center’s online shop. From a super-soft sleeping Pikachu to a Bulbasaur adorably riding a Psyduck-shaped pool float like a boogie board, check…
Tekken’s gameplay is rightfully lauded, but it’s its vast cast of multi-national characters that fuel the action. Kazuya may be the one taking the playable slot, with Heihachi as a Mii Fighter, but there’s still room for more over on the Spirit Board. Shown as part of Mr. Sakurai presents…
With every new Smash Bros. fighter comes a new copy ability for Kirby. It’s thanks to that mimicry that we have Kazuya Kirby, and the contrast on display here is exquisite. pic.twitter.com/6jVeAGDq4d — Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) June 28, 2021 Not only does Kirby take on Kazuya’s trademark hair,…
I had high hopes for the music when it came to Kazuya’s inclusion in Super Smash Bros. The Tekken series is no slouch in the sound department, and Bandai Namco previously showed a fairly broad amount of coverage with Pac-Man’s inclusion. That included songs from other arcade games, like Mappy…
After a lengthy demonstration of the character’s moveset, Masahiro Sakurai confirmed when players will be able to download Tekken’s Kazuya Mishima into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The wait won’t be long at all — Kazuya will be available in Smash beginning June 29th. With that quick turnaround comes a bit…
It’s the end of a speculatory era when it comes to Super Smash Bros. Mii Fighters. As various Challenger Packs have been released, Mii Costumes featured in previous titles have returned one by one to seemingly shatter hopes of those characters promoting to the roster proper. The last hold out…
Masahiro Sakurai said it himself: when it comes to Smash Bros. there hasn’t been a lot of amiibo news. The last releases of Banjo & Kazooie, Terry, and Byleth closed out Fighters Pass 1, leaving the future of the Smash Bros. amiibo line a bit up in the air. However,…
During Nintendo’s E3 Direct, we got a look at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s next DLC fighter – Tekken’s anti-hero turned villain, Kazuya. As promised during that showcase, today, June 28th, marks the day director Sakurai takes us through the fighter’s moveset, his accompanying stage, its new music, and more. Watch…
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 has finally landed on Nintendo Switch, something I’d hoped would happen since the game was announced. Growing up in the ’90s, whenever I was outside I usually had a skateboard in tow, and whenever I was inside I was parked in front of the TV,…
Over the weekend Square Enix Japan held an event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Seiken Densetsu franchise (known as Mana in the west). While most of the show was dedicated to celebrating that history, it also touched on the future of the franchise and there are a couple…
