Brand-new icons based on Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 have will soon be released on Nintendo Switch Online. Starting September 24th in the West (that’s the 25th in Japan), you’ll find Wave 1 icons available, featuring Mario & Luma, Mario & Yoshi, Ice Mario, and a Star Bunny. And…
In a new overview trailer uploaded by Nintendo, the company has outlined some of the changes coming to the re-release of Super Mario Galaxy 1+2. In addition to higher resolution output (for both Switch 1 and 2), both games will now include an “Assist Mode” option that functions similarly to…
Announced last night, Nintendo will be adding a duo of Game Boy Advance games to its Switch Online subscription service on September 25th, 2025. Spinoffs of once popular series, subscribers will be able to play both Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams from the comfort of their couches,…
Over three years since its release, Kirby and the Forgotten Land still stands out as one of the best (and one of my personal favorite) Switch games around. It took the pink puffball in a new direction while expanding to the third dimension, delivering dilapidated environments and the sight of…
If there’s one thing 2025 will likely be remembered for among video game circles, it would be the abundance of cart racers. From Nintendo alone there’s Mario Kart World and soon Kirby Air Riders, not to mention Sega jumping in with Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. It seems almost fitting for Sonic…
Sega announced a new “Sonic & Friends x Sanrio characters” product line at Tokyo Toy Show 2025 today. Sonic the Hedgehog and Hello Kitty mascots appeared at the event’s Sega Fave booth to reveal the collaboration, according to Essential Japan (via Sonic City). Sonic & Friends is a series of…
The first Daemon X Machina landed on the original Nintendo Switch six years ago, bringing with it fast-paced mech action. The title made a small splash among fans itching for a new mecha-focused action game, but otherwise it came and went without much fanfare. I myself didn’t have any real…
According to a new report from Japanese publication Nikkei, the customer response to the Switch 2 has surprised Capcom. Capcom was shocked to learn that the hybrid console, despite its high price, is selling well, as it stated the response was “better than expected” from customers. The overwhelming sales numbers,…
Despite being around for more than 20 years now, the wildly popular Call of Duty series hasn’t made the jump to the silver screen. While I’m not sure anyone ever really expected a film from the franchise, Call of Duty will finally be making the jump to mainstream theaters in…
Fire Emblem Awakening, one of the best Fire Emblem games of all-time and one that revitalized the series, has finally been added to Nintendo Music! The 3DS game was a do-or-die for developers, as Nintendo had warned that low sales would result in the cancellation of the series entirely. Luckily…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
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…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
