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…
Update (2/24/2021): Fry’s Electronics has published its statement, citing “changes in the retail industry” and “challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic” as reasons behind the closure. “[Fry’s] ceased regular operations and began the wind-down process on February 24, 2021,” the statement reads. “It is hoped that undertaking the wind-down through this…
UPDATE (Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 at 10:02 a.m. PT): The helmet is now available to order from First 4 Figures! For full pricing, payment options, and more, you check out this handy FAQ on F4F’s official site. Plus, if you secure your pre-order before Wednesday, March 17th, at 1 a.m….
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury has arrived on Nintendo Switch, bringing tweaks to the Wii U original game, plus a brand-new adventure in the form of Bowser’s Fury! Before you embark on your journey to save the Sprixie Kingdom, though, you may be wondering just how many hours…
Last week, the 2nd World Count Challenge for Super Mario Bros. 35 was announced and it’s a tall order! Sure, taking out Bowser 3.5 million times was easy (so easy that the final “Game Over” count for King Koopa was 5.3 million!), so now Nintendo has us stomping on 350…
It’s rare that you see a video game merch website release a new product that makes you think “the world is a better place now that this exists,” but it’s hard to think anything else when you lay eyes upon the adorably cool visage of RAD SHIBA: RAD…
The grand hunt for those ravenous creatures has not started just yet, but Monster Hunter fans can already get a taste of the glorious soundtrack set to accompany their latest adventures to Kamura Village. Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music listeners can download or stream the Monster Hunter Rise original…
The Phantom Thieves are back, and this time they’re taking all of Japan! If you’re looking for some help with the game, we’ve got you covered with plenty of guides, walkthroughs, FAQs, and more for Persona 5 Strikers! Check them out:
Initially announced on June 17th, 2020, New Pokémon Snap will be here on Friday, April 30th! The long-awaited continuation to Pokémon Snap, which debuted on the Nintendo 64, is real and taking advantage of today’s technology. With a special digital camera in hand and the NEO-ONE ready to guide us…
RPG fans got a lot out of last week’s Nintendo Direct, with Square Enix, in particular, delivering for retro fans. Alongside SaGa Frontier Remastered, Legend of Mana is on its way to Switch in the coming months. That’s exciting enough on its own, but on Square Enix’s online shop in…
With Pokemon Day kicking off the week and the franchise’s 25th anniversary fast approaching this Saturday, February 27th, we’re expecting lots of announcements from Nintendo very soon. Sometimes, though, it’s the fans that really send a Thunderbolt of excitement through our spines when it comes to celebrating our favorite critter-catching…
It’s been a cracking month for video game historians, with prototypes of NES classic DuckTales and the Nintendo 64 version of Star Fox Adventures (formerly known as Dinosaur Planet) surfacing online. This week’s discovery is a cancelled Nintendo DS game based on Peter Molyneux’s 2001 PC title Black & White….
Bandai Namco Europe continues to dole out love for the Tales of series, giving two more titles some 25th Anniversary attention. Among them is a title that’s likely most familiar for Switch fans – Tales of Vesperia. The game’s Definitive Edition recently surpassed one million copies sold worldwide, and a…
