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,…
As part of this morning’s Virtua Fighter direct stream, Sega announced that Virtua Fighter 5 REVO will be getting ports to consoles soon. Released for PC via Steam in January, players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 will be able to jump into the fray to experience one…
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…
During Game Live Japan, Famitsu’s own event running alongside Tokyo Game Show, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity got a second showing from the developers at Koei Tecmo. Most notably they showed off gameplay for both the newly revealed Impa, gave us a first live look at Champion Daruk, and had…
Fangamer has been pumping out tons of video game merchandise this past month based on retro and modern fan-favorite titles, including Metal Gear Solid and Conker’s Bad Fur Day. Today, the merchandise publishing company announced that Persona 4 will at last tune into their lineup of physical items with original…
On Tuesday, September 29th, 2020, The Pokémon Company released a video updating fans about Pokémon Sword and Shield’s DLC, The Crown Tundra, and other surprises. To celebrate The Crown Tundra’s release (Thursday, October 22nd), all eight Ash Hat Pikachus will be distributed via codes. Here’s where you can find all…
While today’s Pokémon broadcast was framed as being about the upcoming Crown Tundra expansion for Pokémon Sword and Shield, the biggest treat for me personally was the special music video premiered at the end. Bump of Chicken’s Gotcha! and the animation that accompanied it went all out on looking back…
As Seiken Densetsu 3, more commonly known overseas as the Trials of Mana, celebrates its 25th anniversary in its home territory of Japan. The game’s costume designer Yoshiro Ambe has released brand new art commemorating the occasion. In the Japanese artist’s newest work posted on his Twitter account, he demonstrates…
Great news, Pokémon Trainers! Now that Pokémon Sword and Shield’s DLC is just about finished, the pass is escaping its digital-only prison. Announced during today’s Pokémon Sword and Shield news update, you’ll be able to own Pokémon Sword and/or Pokémon Shield with their respective DLC packs all contained on a…
In honor of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s upcoming release of The Crown Tundra DLC, Ash’s Pikachu is returning for a new round of distribution. The iconic Electric-type star is also bringing Ash’s hat collection, making this a big Pikachu Party. Eight different hats made the journey which means there are…
The Pokémon Company may’ve already rolled out Pokémon Home but for many Trainers it’s been a long wait for this moment. Announced as part of today’s Crown Tundra news update, Pokémon GO connectivity will be added to Home “by the end of the year.” While that’s good news for anyone…
As promised yesterday, the Pokémon Company has shared new information and a new trailer for the second half of the Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. The Crown Tundra, featuring an all new area and Pokémon as well as new gameplay opportunities, will arrive October 22nd. A trailer debuted…
Today the Pokémon Company dropped a few new Sword & Shield Expansion Pass updates, and within the reveal were two new forms of Pokémon. As teased way back when the Expansion Pass was first revealed, we have a proper look at Galarian Slowking. What sets this Poison/Psychic powerhouse apart from…
The Pokémon Company closed out today’s Expansion Pass update stream with a new music video collaboration with Bump of Chicken, a Japanese rock group you may be familiar with from the Tales of the Abyss and Final Fantasy: Type-0 vocal themes. In the music video, we’re taken on a nostalgic…
More details are being shared for Pokémon Sword & Shield’s Expansion Pass! Check out the stream as it happens below:
