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,…
Well, folks, it finally happened. While browsing the My Nintendo amiibo section this morning, I spotted new pricing across all legacy amiibo. Figures that originally retailed for $15.99 are now listed at $19.99, and higher-tier amiibo like TotK Ganondorf, previously priced at $19.99, have jumped to a whopping $29.99. At…
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…
Another summer run has come in hot with a huge win for Doctors Without Borders. Summer Games Done Quick 2021 Online concluded yesterday Sunday, July 11th. According to Games Done Quick’s official website, the speedrunning marathon raised over $2.9 million in total for its charity organization with its most recent…
Over the weekend, we covered two absolutely BONKERS auctions that took place during a vintage games event hosted by Heritage Auctions. On Saturday, we saw a sealed copy of The Legend of Zelda on the NES sell for a record breaking $870,000. Just a day later, Mario was overheard asking…
Summer Games Done Quick 2021 Online may have closed its livestreams yesterday, but the archive of achievements for the event is only just beginning. Super Mario 64 speedruns are nothing new for the charity event, however, a runner by the name of Bubzia took the iconic platformer to the next…
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD launches in a matter of days on July 16th! While the core the game remains the same as the 2011 Wii title, various modern updates have made things a bit more accessible, and today Nintendo released a short clip spotlighting one of the…
While the anime is perhaps more prominent, the Pokémon Adventures manga has been adapting the games for just as long under the name Pokémon Special in Japan. Now collectors of the volumes can look forward to more adventures, as Viz Media has announced that it’ll be releasing Pokémon Adventures: X•Y…
The 2019 action RPG Dusk Diver is getting a sequel and it’s heading to Switch! The game will be developed by the Taiwanese studio WANIN Games and looks set to once again feature stylish characters and locales. Check out the teaser trailer below: Dusk Diver 2 is expecting…
Two fan favorites were give the Smash Ultimate screenshot treatment last week, and a whole lot of Mii Costumes made their way in. The Nintendo star of the show was one of Masahiro Sakurai’s own creations, though it’s a bittersweet reminiscence for a couple of reasons. Kirby Air Ride –…
Since the beginning of the pandemic, retro video game prices have gone through the roof with classic Pokémon, Zelda, Mario, and pretty much every other first party Nintendo franchise, selling for ten times what they were going for just a year prior. Some believe the incredible rise in prices was…
2021 is a big year for Sonic the Hedgehog with it marking the blue blur’s 30th anniversary. While the enigmatic new game and the movie sequel are still some ways away, the milestone is still being celebrated in a variety of ways. Key amongst these celebrations comes from IDW, who…
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.” – Theodore Roosevelt Or, so they say… Besting a video game is one of the most amazing feelings in the world. Grinding away for hours, upgrading weapons and armor, and finally, after countless hours,…
Event Quests have been coming to Monster Hunter Rise regularly, but this latest one is rampaging onto the scene and making a big mess of things. It may be worth it to clean up Kamura’s extra muddy outskirts though, especially if you want to grab some extra cute summer stickers….
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin has finally launched, and three new amiibo have arrived with it! This guide will take you through how to use these and other amiibo in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin and show you exactly what they do! How do I…
