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:…
As lovely as Bandai Namco’s continued Tales of attention has been, these latest two videos mark a turning point for the series. Tales of Graces was the last in the series to be developed for a Nintendo console, releasing exclusively on the Wii in Japan before expanding and porting to…
The NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection has been one of my favorite roll outs of retro titles on Switch. Something about the handheld’s aesthetic and its ability to capture SNK’s library of fighting game greats well enough despite hardware limitations (compared to the NeoGeo itself) is worth celebrating. That’s why I’m…
Previously we had only the earliest hints at what was in store for Kirby’s Dream Factory. That is to say, we barely knew what would be IN the store, as the pop-up shop gears up for its opening in Osaka later this month. While plenty of key art and…
Life in the big city can be hard. Concrete and glass rising up all the way to the sky, the hustle and bustle of it all making you feel like you can’t stop and enjoy life. There’s always something going on, and for Pat that something is a curious “event”…
Monster Hunter Rise is nearly here, bringing fans and Switch owners the latest in Capcom’s hit series. It takes a lot to make the franchise tick, be it the multiple weapon types or those cuddly buddies hunting right alongside you. Ultimately though, it’s the monsters that make Monster Hunter, and…
Square Enix has two of the grandest RPG franchises of any and all time in Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, and its thanks to those that they’ve also got one of the finest rhythm game series under their belt too. Theatrhythm is a delight in its own right, blending the…
Ah, purple. A color of royalty, equally solemn and extravagant with a touch of mystical flair. Though it doesn’t get the love the likes of red or blue do, enough characters sport that blend to base an entire Spirit event around them. For three days starting on 19/03, spirits…
In today’s world of remasters and revivals, I might be most grateful for the love that Crash Bandicoot has gotten over the last couple of years. I considered myself lucky when the original trilogy ended up with a remaster, and even luckier that it turned out as great as it…
Since 2019, Bandai Premium began selling Pokémon Scale World figures inspired by the various generations of the franchise. Combining the adorable and stylish approaches of the games, these replica figures have brought to life both trainers and Pokémon from the Kanto region all the way to Galar. However, after Brendan…
For the fans of rainbows and weird sky kings in your life, Fangamer now has new pins and socks celebrating Katamari Damacy. Four new items have been added to the extensive collection. These include two separate sets of PVC pins depicting several of the Cousin characters, as well as a…
As we approach the first birthday of Animal Crossing: New Horizons this week, the success of Nintendo’s latest installment in its popular life sim series has been well documented throughout its first year on the market. The game continues to dominate software sales worldwide, and according to Nintendo’s latest financial…
Try saying that headline five times fast! In late March, the Nook App within the Nintendo Switch Online app for mobile devices will be receiving an update that provides Nook Points once a day for logging in. The Nook Points can then be used in Animal Crossing: New Horizons to…
