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:…
Soon Japanese Animal Crossing players will get a taste of what it’s like to customize their own clothing and accessories in the real world. EJ ANiME Store’s Japanese parent site, ebten, will begin selling Animal Crossing shirts, throw-overs, hand towels, and bags overseas that are completely customizable through their website…
There’s a Toy Day between us and the New Year, but Animal Crossing: New Horizons is ready to celebrate early. In a cute, new video we get to see Isabelle, Tom Nook, and others gathered together and thinking on some island fun. Most notable here (other than everyone…
In a world where Hades is a prime contender for Game of the Year, is it any wonder we’re in a Supergiant Games kind of mood? The house that built Bastion, Transistor, Pyre, and Hades has done so with strong a creative presence throughout. Now a decade-wide wealth of music…
Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Alola, and Galar have all received a special spotlight in Pokémon GO. The long-awaited missing region will finally make its grand entrance tomorrow completing the game’s mission to contain pocket monsters from across all of the franchise’s beloved locations. Beginning December 2nd, Kalos region Pokémon…
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory launched last month, and being a rhythm game pulling from tracks all throughout the series, it was a game that had Yoko Shimomura to thank for existing. Shimomura, main composer for the Kingdom Hearts series as well as classics like Street Fighter II, Xenoblade, and…
Earlier this year, Nintendo surprised everyone by bringing physical rewards on My Nintendo back to the West. The Big N has been adding new rewards frequently since then, releasing goodies themed after Splatoon 2, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Mario Kart Circuit, and more. It appears that they’re not yet…
We unbox the recently released Fortnite Special Edition Nintendo Switch in our latest video! Check it out:
Independent studios have been on the rise with collaborations, but Wholesome Games is about to take their talents to the physical realm. Slice of Life: Songs From Wholesome Games is a new vinyl collaboration from the titular event and Black Screen Records. The disc will contain a mix of songs…
Animal Crossing’s gift-giving celebration is on its way on both Switch and mobile. It’ll take a bit for Jingle to come to town in New Horizons, but in Pocket Camp he’s already made an early appearance. He’s not working alone, though, as the latest Fortune Cookie invites another antler-having helper…
After years of development and a successful 2014 Kickstarter, indie RPG OMORI finally has a set and stated release date. The announcement came via a new trailer, showcasing more of the game and its surreal world. Developed by OMOCAT, the game remains a visual delight as it dives…
The 18th Tetris 99 Maximus Cup is nearly upon us, and it’s bringing some more Mushroom Kingdom along with. A special Super Mario All-Stars theme is featured, and up for grabs to keep if you participate enough. Based on the original Super Nintendo compilation, it focuses on the…
It’s time to update your Nintendo Switch! Nintendo has released the system’s Version 11.0.0 update today and it brings more than just new user icons. Making the jump from Version 10.2.0, the newest update brings a Nintendo Switch Online app to the console, allowing you access membership perks in one…
