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…
The Tales of series is in the midst of its 25th Anniversary celebrations, and while the majority of those are limited to Japan it looks like Bandai Namco Europe is lending a hand for English speaking fans. On top of the multiple videos they’ve uploaded dedicated to individual titles, they’re…
It’s right there in the title – Capcom is bringing back one of its classics from the grave with Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection. And “grave” is right, because this game is absolutely merciless when it comes to how often Sir Arthur will meet his end. Worry not, brave knights, for…
This week’s the anniversary of Pokémon and many expected another Presents stream and, well, would you look at that! ❗ Get ready, Trainers. A Pokémon Presents video presentation will be taking place on the official Pokémon YouTube channel tomorrow—Friday, February 26—at 7:00 a.m. PDT. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe–hit that bell to be…
Once you reach the second half of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, it’s easy to feel like things revolve around Edelgard and Dimitri to an extent. Obviously this can vary with its multiple routes, but at least in Fire Emblem Heroes it’s time for those two to step aside and make…
Hope your urban planning skills are up to par, because warp pipes are soon headed to your island: The Super Mario-themed version 1.8.0 update to Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now live. Along with tons of Super Mario items, which will become purchasable on March 1st, the update brings Girls’…
You’ve seen him in Smash Bros. You’ve seen him in Yooka-Laylee. Now, you can find Shovel Knight with a side of horsey sauce. It looks like Arby’s will soon have kids meals toys featuring Shovel Knight, according to the official menu on Arby’s website. The only info on…
Last year Carto caught our eye, both because of its visual style and interesting core concept. Being able to shift, lift, and rearrange the map in order to navigate unites puzzle and adventure elements, making for a unique indie currently available on the eShop and other digital platforms. Of course,…
If the recent Mortal Kombat movie trailer got you flashing back to the series’ roots, then I’ve got some good news for you. Arcade1Up has announced that their next machine is heading back to the Midway classic and adding in even more titles. “Get over here” and have a look…
Since the launch of Pokémon GO, developer Niantic has remained suspiciously quiet on its efforts to tackle cheaters of the mobile title. As longtime Trainers know, hundreds of players have made an effort to override the system in order to obtain Pokémon and items without actually playing or purchasing any…
There are many huge milestones and anniversaries for video game franchises this year, but with the likes of The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, and Sonic the Hedgehog hitting birthdays with multiples of five, you may not know that Frogger will be turning 40 in 2021. Whether this fact is the…
Miis have been quietly resting in the shadows of just about every other Nintendo IP for the entirety of the Switch era thus far. Outside of cameos in games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, they’ve essentially been nothing more than an avatar option within…
Imagine a reality where Jet Set Radio Future got a direct follow up in its lifetime, bringing funky beats to the streets and cel-shaded synapses that never stop firing. That’s what Team Reptile is putting together if this latest trailer for Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is any indication. …
