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…
Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
One of the most critically acclaimed visual novels of recent years is the gothic suspense-filled The House in Fata Morgana. A Switch port of the title was announced all the way back in January of 2020, and now it has a release date, at least in Japan. As announced by…
Legendary video game creator and “Mario’s Dad” Shigeru Miyamoto spearheaded a Nintendo Direct presentation for Universal Studios Japan’s new Super Nintendo World area, showcasing a variety of the park’s features in the space of about 15 minutes. Miyamoto covers everything from the marvelous (recreations of iconic Mario locations…
As Shigeru Miyamoto guided us through today’s Super Nintendo World Direct, we were treated to the sights, sounds, and merchandise that awaits us at Universal Studios Japan. While we’ve seen some Super Nintendo World branded merchandise appear thanks to the Mario Café & Store that opened in October, today we…
There is no shortage of virtual sticker sets for all of the various messaging services out there, but when it comes to cuteness, the Pokémon LINE stickers may have everyone else beat. A new set of stickers from artist Kanahei has plenty of new Pokémon, including Eiscue, as well as…
Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch has been busy adding new products and designs to its customizable collection – just in time for its upcoming 2nd anniversary too! Included in the recent wave of announcements was Pokémon Masks. Initially tested in Japan as a “free with purchase gift” at Pokémon…
Ride a Chocobo, download Sephiroth in Smash Ultimate, and get hit for 9,999 damage by a Cactaur, because it’s Final Fantasy’s 33rd anniversary today! The original NES classic released on December 18th, 2020. 33 years ago today, the original #FinalFantasy launched in Japan! To mark the milestone here are…
Natsume has pulled back the curtain even further with their upcoming addition to the Harvest Moon series, Harvest Moon: One World. While the gameplay trailer is only one minute and 19 seconds long, it’s packed with plenty of new content: all 10 marriage candidates, a quick look at the world…
This weekend’s Super Mario Bros. 35 Special Battle! is all about a particular enemy in the Super Mario universe. Easy to avoid just one, but a dodging dance when there are at least three on-screen – Bullet Bills will rain down upon you and 34 other players as you run…
Fresh off a Smash filled afternoon, Nintendo has revealed a surprise Direct. Not an ordinary Nintendo Direct, but a Super Nintendo World Direct! Tune in on 12/18, 3 p.m. PT for a special SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Direct livestream! We'll spend roughly 15 minutes showing just some of @USJ_Official’s…
They may not have been detailed during the Mr. Sakurai Presents “Sephiroth” presentation itself, but as has been the case with each DLC fighter he’ll also be getting a dedicated Spirit Board. The Final Fantasy VII Spirit Board will include the original FFVII art of the following: Tifa, Barret, Aerith,…
No longer can fans complain about only having two pieces of Final Fantasy music in Super Smash Bros. As announced (and played) during today’s Mr. Sakurai Presents “Sephiroth” broadcast, nine more Final Fantasy VII songs will be added into the game alongside the next DLC pack. The songs…
With one, fell move Sakurai has dashed the hopes of Super Mario RPG fans the world over. Once again, the wooden doll given life by a Star Spirit is relegated to a Mii Fighter Costume in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. As upsetting as that may be for some fans, it’s…
