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…
This week’s upcoming Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ update is bringing a slew of new features to the game on March 18th, but Nintendo has an additional surprise in store for next week, too. According to Nintendo’s website, the Island Tour Creator will launch on March 23rd as a “limited-time web…
The original release of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning was all the way back in 2012. The fantasy action-RPG featured a vast open world, a stellar soundtrack by Grant Kirkhope, and told the tale of a world whose inhabitants were cursed by fate itself to fail and die, with no hope…
One of Google Stadia’s most notable exclusives heading to other consoles! Super Bomberman R Online launched for the service in September 2020, taking the basic gameplay of Super Bomberman R and turning it into a 64-player battle royale. It also includes plenty of Konami cross-over characters, from Naked Snake to…
Many haven’t been to a movie theater in over a year, myself included. As a result, I’d wager that for many of you reading this, one of the last trips you made was for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie thanks to its February 2020 release. With a little luck we’ll…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ next update has been detailed ahead of its March 18th arrival and it’s a doozy! As detailed via Nintendo UK, there’s plenty in store, but the headliner is the arrival of the Sanrio characters. Those who already have the amiibo cards can unlock them right away,…
There’s no shortage of Kirby coverage around here, but it’s been a bit since I’ve had the pleasure of talking about Kirby Star Allies. The latest full game from the series is celebrating its 3rd Anniversary today, with a new illustration featuring the game’s cast of characters getting some much…
While we’re still months away from Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout joining the Nintendo Switch library, the not-so-smol jelly beans are partying it up on other platforms thanks to the upcoming Season 4. Kicking off on March 22nd, developer Mediatonic has released the cinematic trailer today and there are plenty of…
The beloved toy company, Toys”R”Us, has a new CEO that’s ready to bring the brand back into the retail world. Announced today, WHP Global (a brand acquisition and management firm) now has a controlling interest in Tru Kids Inc., the parent company that formed after the cancelled bankruptcy auction in…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Today we’re talking about the newly announced Fortnite-themed Joy-Con and the cute new cherry blossom menu items that are on the way to Japan’s Kirby Café. Have a watch! Read our written articles about the topics here: Fortnite Joy-Con incoming Kirby Café’s spring…
By the early ’10s, JRPGs were going through a sort of renaissance. After spending a lot of the ’00s with a bad rap and titans of the genre like Final Fantasy breaking away from established conventions to more action-y or cinematic routes, various titles came along to breathe life back…
Funktronic Labs has announced that Wave Break, their “skateboating” game that was previously exclusive to Stadia, will be coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch this summer. The game combines boats, animals, guns, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater to make a synth-filled fever dream of bullets and motorboat kickflips. A new…
Over this past weekend on Saturday, March 13th, The Pokémon Company’s artistic manhole phenomenon made landfall in its next location. As the Poké Lids continue to make their way across the country of Japan, the Aomori Prefecture has finally received two covers for the first time. Have a look below…
