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,…
As part of this morning’s Virtua Fighter direct stream, Sega announced that Virtua Fighter 5 REVO will be getting ports to consoles soon. Released for PC via Steam in January, players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 will be able to jump into the fray to experience one…
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…
Things are about to get wild in the upcoming series of ranked battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Beginning on February 1st, Trainers will be allowed to have one restricted Pokémon on their team in ranked mode, and there are more than a few heavy hitters on the list of…
We’re less than a month away from the release of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, and the wait is becoming too much to bear! Thankfully, Nintendo UK has shared some new info, a bunch of screenshots, and more details on the game’s updated controls and player movement. The…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is going to be four years old in just a couple of months from now. And yet, if you think that’s stopped people from playing or if you think you’ve seen everything the game has to offer, prepare for a reality check…
Early this morning, several users and media outlets across the internet went into a frenzy as they informed audiences and followers that Konami was supposedly shutting down its gaming division as early as next week. The rumor began due to a company briefing document signifying that its gaming divisions were…
Are you a fan of theatrical performances and Pokémon? Bandai Spirits’ next Pokémon-themed lottery collection combines these two worlds, bringing Galarian Ponyta and Pikachu to the center stage. While this new lineup of products from The Pokémon Company and Bandai Spirits is not currently available for purchase, customers in Japan…
Working with Activision, Vicarious Visions had been on a roll. They spearheaded Crash Bandicoot’s ongoing revival by developing the N. Sane Trilogy, and recently released Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. For all you toys-to-life fans, they were also a key piece of the Skylanders puzzle. Going forward, though,…
Katsuhiro Harada needs no introduction with respect to fighting games. As his Twitter bio states, he’s worked on Tekken for the past 26 years, regularly attending events and communicating with fans the world over. One such interaction over the weekend will certainly be interesting to Nintendo fans, as Harada-san “would…
Mother merch just won’t stop coming, though this latest piece is an interesting surprise. Recently, Hobonichi has had a little pop-up shop at the Shibuya PARCO building (home of the Nintendo Tokyo store) and has been selling exclusive goods. One of these was so popular, it’s finding its way to…
As has been the case with past Choose Your Legends events, Fire Emblem Heroes has provided interim results for the 5th popularity vote. The top spots are comfortably held by two characters fans have rallied behind, but perhaps the most interesting placement is who’s taking second place for male characters….
The classic Sega Mega Drive platformer Monster World IV is getting a 3D make-over later this year in Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World, with involvement from several members of the original team. Now, we have a brand-new trailer showing off the game in action. Check it out: …
While it’s still something of an odd-duck in the Final Fantasy franchise, the Crystal Chronicles series still carries the torch of having fantastic tunes. Square Enix knows it, and is planning on releasing a piano arrangement album in Japan on April 7th, 2021. The “Piano Collections – Final Fantasy Crystal…
Retro revivals can be tough. There’s always the sense of needing to live up to and pay tribute to the source of inspiration, but too much fidelity can make it seem like you have nothing to offer. A couple years back I played through The Messenger, which sought to revisit…
