Over the past weekend, a user on Twitter had tagged GameStop’s help account to report that the GameStop in Astoria, New York, had been selling Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in bundle-only packages on its website. The account responded by stating it would be “actively investigating” the situation. If you were…
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…
Nintendo has reportedly argued that Joy-Con drift “isn’t a real problem” and “hasn’t caused anyone any inconvenience” in an on-going class-action lawsuit against the company. The information comes from an email update sent out by Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith LLP, the law firm representing those affected by reported Joy-Con…
Initially announced during Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct, Australian clothing company BlackMilk isn’t done making clothing collections inspired by Nintendo games. Following the successful release and restock of BlackMilk X Pokémon, fans can now dress up in some Super Mario themed threads. Earlier this week, BlackMilk…
The ongoing collaboration between Re-Ment and The Pokémon Company has led to the release of several pocket monster-themed collectible figure lines that double down as interchangeable dioramas. The latest “Akanesasu Afternoon” series will be the fifth six-piece figure set from Re-Ment’s Pokémon line of products. This time the diorama will…
Tetris is perhaps the pinnacle of pick-up-and-play gameplay, considering it helped rocket the original Game Boy up the sales charts with its addictively simple mechanics. Now, more than 30 years after its debut, it’s following the “Mini” system trend with an officially licensed small keychain The Tetris Mini looks to…
After last month’s Porygon party, Pokémon GO is climbing further up the Pokédex to bring a (fan voted) Charmander Community Day back to the game. As per usual you’ll be able to catch plenty of the Kanto Fire starter, with increased Shiny chances across the event period and other bonuses….
While Animal Crossing: New Horizons is going for a month long build up to Halloween frights, Pocket Camp is leaning more on brisk weather and autumnal delights. Chief’s Fall Feels Cookie has enough pumpkin for a Charlie Brown Halloween special, sure, but is leaning out of the jack-o’-lantern aesthetic. …
Mr. Saturn, that lovable little oddity that embodies the Mother series so well, may not have the star power of a Pokémon but he’s as deserving of your affection. That’s where the Hobonichi Mother Project comes in, as they’ve just revealed their next product release. Up for order starting October…
October is making way for a party in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, with autumn really setting in and new wares (and wearables) in its shops. A new commercial has arrived in Japan that not only shows some pumpkin patches and costume prep, but also a look at the game’s Halloween…
As we enter October, it’s time to look forward to this month’s new releases. Nintendo is ready too, as they’ve just released a few new videos about the upcoming “Mario Kart AR” game Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Check out the overview trailer, interview with Velan Studios (the team behind…
With every island vacation comes quite a few needed accessories. Animal Crossing: New Horizon fans whose main controller preference lies with the standard Joy-Con comfort grip option may want to grab this new stylish holder featuring everyone’s favorite secretary Isabelle. Have a look below at PowerA’s most recent addition to…
My Nintendo has added physical rewards based off Animal Crossing: New Horizons to its line-up. Those with enough Platinum Points can redeem any of four rewards, including two shopping bags (800 Platinum Points each), a bandana (600 Platinum Points), and a Tom Nook keychain (1,000 Platinum Points). After…
Space is a very big place — certainly too large for just a single plumber. Thank goodness Mario’s got a brother to join in on this star-flung adventure! Super Mario Galaxy allowed players to orbit through every corner of its universe as Luigi. While he shows up during Mario’s adventure,…
