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:…
The very first Fire Emblem game has finally been localized! This 30-year undertaking has brought a piece of Nintendo history to the west, and we’re here to help you make sure you don’t miss a single potential ally of Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light’s cast. How many…
Keep your eyes open! This week’s Super Mario Bros. 35 Special Battle! will have you jumping through 16 different levels, but you’ll have a particular foe chasing after you from above. Lakitu looms large over this week’s #SuperMarioBros35 Special Battle! There’s a lot of courses to jump into, just…
The original Famicom release that kicked off the Fire Emblem franchise got its first release in English today via the Nintendo Switch eShop. To mark the occasion, Nintendo UK has released a new, 20 second long trailer that focuses more on its legacy. Check it out: You can…
For a little while now the Pokémon Company has been releasing some official CG ASMR videos for chill out sessions, but it’s taken till now for mascot Pikachu to take center stage. In the latest video, you can relax as you watch Pikachu run around a comfy patio.
Hot on the heels of a wearable Metapod chrysalis we have another unusual piece of Pokémon merchandise on the way to Japan – a Ditto bead sofa. As reported by PokéShopper, the Ditto chair will cost 25,990 yen and come in at W950mm x D800mm x H640mm. Check out some…
The rumors were true! Persona 5 Strikers (Scramble in Japan) has been officially announced via a now removed trailer from Atlus. According to the trailer, we can expect to see the game released on February 23rd, 2021. Persona 5 Strikers is a “Musou” spin-off of Persona 5 done by developers…
Today Limited Run Games announced that the Super Smash Bros-inspired indie hit Rivals of Aether is getting a physical edition, with an open pre-order period beginning on December 11th and lasting for four weeks. Perhaps the bigger news, however, is that Limited Run is also releasing a Collector’s Edition to…
Announced during October’s Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town is right on track to celebrate the Bokujō Monogatari franchise’s 25th anniversary in 2021. Today, XSEED Games has shared some new details about the game’s English localization as well as the standard and limited retail…
As in years past, Niantic has announced that December 2020’s Pokémon GO Community Day will be a celebration of all of the Community Day events that have taken place throughout the year. December’s event is scheduled to occur the weekend of December 12th and 13th, and the festivities will begin…
The Switch is pretty well suited to classic co-op experiences with its two Joy-Con, and the upcoming indie game Tanuki Justice is going to offer up just that. An retro run ‘n gunner inspired by the arcade games of old, you shuriken your way through levels filled with enemies and…
Following up on an earlier celebratory image or two, character artist and Dixie Kong’s creator Steve Mayles is inviting you all to a Bramble Scramble. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, and to mark that milestone he’s shared a new illustration of Diddy, Dixie,…
Ready to drum up a couple of adventures? Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack is set to bring back these percussive RPGs on Switch, and Bandai Namco has a trio of launch trailers to count them in. The first (and briefest) spotlights the collection itself, but each of…
