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:…
The Pokémon 25th Anniversary celebration is still going strong, and the official Pokémon 25 site has once again been updated to shine a spotlight on regions from the series’ past. This latest update sees the Kalos region getting its moment in the sun with trivia, artwork, and video clips showcasing…
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this week’s episode, we talk about the New Pokémon Snap release, the Miitopia demo, and a whole bunch of updates for other, popular games….
Alongside its vibrant visuals and self-aware sense of humor, one of Immortals Fenyx Rising’s greatest attributes is its beautiful soundtrack. Composed by Gareth Coker of Ori fame, the music features an iconic blend of pounding drum beats, flowing wind instruments, and sweeping vocalizations that would be right at home in…
Now that we’ve had time to enjoy the retro nostalgia brought in by Roscoe’s Diner Cookie, it’s time for another new collection of items in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Annalisa’s Calm Cookie is themed around beautiful hydrangeas, with new furniture, clothing, and accessories sporting a range of cool pastel-blue colors….
It’s been a long time since we last heard anything on the Super Mario film currently in the works, and even longer since the project was first revealed back in 2018. Nintendo assured fans that the film is “moving along smoothly” in a briefing last year, and while news has…
It’s almost time for the return of Castlevania, Netflix’s animated adaptation of the legendary game series. Anticipation is high for what’s being advertised as the final season, at least of Trevor Belmont and company’s story. A new trailer recently arrived, setting the stage for Season 4 with blood and gravitas…
Things have been changing (thought perhaps not drastically enough) in the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. While all us residents are still without our pigeon-prepared coffee as the game’s second year rolls along, Nintendo themselves are making the most of what they’ve given us. They’ve updated their Dream Island…
The latest Gala Dragalia may be over, but two more new additions are ready to make their own summonable debut. A new adventurer and dragon will both be added, putting focus on the wind element. This isn’t a normal showcase, though, as it also marks the return of the Prize…
May has begun, and that officially puts us within a month of E3 2021. With a new, digital format, this will be the return of the event after COVID-19 made a 2020 show impossible. Several companies have already announced their involvement, among them Nintendo, Xbox, Capcom, and most recently Square…
It’s not often someone can say happy birthday to one of their creations in a completely different creation, but that’s exactly what Masahiro Sakurai can manage with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Last week saw a quartet of games get their anniversaries honored and among them was Sakurai’s very first game…
Spring is in full swing, and Pokémon Center of Japan is celebrating nature’s reawakening with a new line of gardening-themed merchandise that’s almost too adorable for words. Introducing the “Pokémon Grassy Gardening” line! This collection will feature a mix of decorative items alongside more useful gardening equipment all themed around…
Previously, we reported that Activision’s hit studio Vicarious Visions, who spearheaded the recently acclaimed Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, would be exclusively supporting Blizzard’s game development in the future as the developer had been merged with the larger studio. It appears now,…
