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…
Split Fiction, the latest co-op multiplayer game by developer Hazelight, launched on March 6th to critical acclaim. Shortly after launch, it was rumored that a movie adaptation was in the works for the game and we’ve now received confirmation on its existence, along with one of the stars as well…
Puyo Puyo is full of fun characters. These include (but are in no way limited to) a fashionable skeleton, a squirrel-bear physics student, cute and quirky mages in training, and none other than Satan himself. Yet the most iconic of them all is a plucky, adventuring girl in blue armor…
The holidays are a great time to celebrate the act of giving back, and if you want a good cause to support this holiday season maybe you should consider purchasing Ori and the Will of the Wisps on Nintendo Switch this week. Moon Studios, the indie creatives behind Ori and…
The Pokémon anime, movies, spin-off series, and past streams of Play! Pokémon events are returning to Twitch on a weekly basis. While you can watch a selection of Pokémon media on Pokémon TV, the Pokémon Company is bringing back some livestreaming sessions on Twitch. Even better, you can know what’s…
We could all use a miniature Pikachu hanging off of our shelves, couldn’t we? Re-ment’s Pokémon Pittori Pittori Collection 2 features eight figures that can hang off tiny edges around your home, providing a dash of adorableness to life. The collection features Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Scorbunny, Yamper, Psyduck, Goomy,…
Tomorrow, Geoff Keighley will be presenting this year’s The Game Awards across 45+ streaming platforms. Livestreaming from Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo, we can expect a variety of video game announcements, deals, and special events to be announced. Sure, some news has leaked this week and we’ve been given hints…
It’s an undisputed fact that puzzle games and cute characters are the perfect match. In this day and age, no one does it better than Puyo Puyo, and we’ve got the proof right here. To celebrate the global launch of #PuyoPuyoTetris2, we're excited to share this amazing piece of…
There’s no shortage of celebrations this time of year, but if you happen to be in Japan might we suggest the ever-lovely Kirby Café? While it’s currently serving up its first-ever winter menu, another special item will be added on New Year’s Day. I introduce to you, the Mini Kirby…
Announced back during the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct, we now know when to expect the Splatoon 2 crossover event we never knew we wanted. The Super Mario Power-Up Splatfest is slated for next month, and at least in Japan, beginning on Saturday, January 16th. スーパーマリオ35周年コラボフェスの日程が発表された！期間は来年1/16(土)7：00～1/18(月)7：00の48時間。今回は特別に、参加者の中から合計300名にプレミアムメダルがもらえるチャンスもあるという。詳細はこちらでチェックしてほしい。#スーパーマリオ35周年 https://t.co/JlBKhCnfHa —…
Along with plumbers, pipes, and stars, comes the humble mushroom. Mario’s most iconic power-up has become just as notable in Smash, where the size changing ‘shrooms have helped add variety to plenty of modes. Now they’re getting a whole tournament event! 【トーナメントイベント】12/11(金)から3日間、3種類のキノコだけが出現する「キノコにご用心！ ス"マッシュ"トーナメント」を開催！大きくなったり小さくなったり、左右の操作が逆転したり……。惑わされないように勝利を目指してください。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/UA2Ta5WvAz — 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) December 9,…
The recent HD Remaster of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles maintained the GameCube classic’s charm, but there were some perplexing choices in regards to how the multiplayer was set up, which we covered in our review. Thankfully those issues will be remedied somewhat by the game’s next patch. Amidst various bug…
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR ADVENTURE MODE FOLLOW BELOW! The ultimate puzzle mash-up has returned with Puyo Puyo Tetris 2! Even the most seasoned player will be starting this one with a clean slate when it comes to characters, but we’re here to share the where and how to unlock…
Previously shared as a prototype back in October, we now have a full look at this gorgeous Lyn statue coming from Intelligent Systems and Good Smile. The 1/7 scale figure of the Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade character aims to capture a commissioned illustration from none other than Wada Sachiko,…
