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…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation less than a month away now, people are understandably very eager to learn more about the successor to the Switch. While more is known now than has ever been before, there has been little in the way of specific information made available quite yet….
Dotemu has confirmed the release date of its upcoming Switch port of the classic Falcom action RPG Ys Origin — October 1st! You can see the reveal in the new trailer below, which shines a spotlight on the intense boss fights the game is known for. Give it a watch:…
It’s starting to look like if you’re a Kong, the place to be is Mario Kart Tour. Earlier this year we saw Funky Kong step into the driver’s seat once again and Dixie Kong made her first playable appearance in the series. Now another forgotten friend (or would that be…
The Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct brought on plenty of announcements, but for anyone holding out hope for something Fighters Pass related the wait continues. That said, there’s still something for Super Smash Bros. fans to look forward to, as Ultimate will be receiving a Super Mario Bros. tournament…
Today’s Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct didn’t end with an announcement or a promise, but with some nostalgia instead. This special Super Mario Bros. Medley video takes viewers through many of the plumber’s platforming adventures, capturing memorable moments dating back to the NES and all the way to the…
Today unquestionably belongs to Mario, but that doesn’t mean all your squid kids and octos can’t get in on the action in Splatoon 2! It’s been announced that a Super Mario Bros. Power-Up themed Splatfest will be coming to the game this January, with the main question being: “Which Power-Up…
Nintendo is going all out for the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.! They’re even bringing a special set of missions and rewards to My Nintendo, including everyone’s favorite – physical swag. Available on the dedicated Mario site, there’s a new section titled “My Nintendo missions”. With a click, you’ll…
If you haven’t heard the news yet, Super Mario 3D All Stars has been announced for the Nintendo Switch, and we’ve got all the details! Launching on Friday, September 18th, the collection will feature upscaled and optimized ports of Super Mario 64, Super Mario sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy! The…
As part of today’s maelstrom of Mario, Nintendo of Japan has announced an online competition across three games with some premium prizes up for grabs. The Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Grand Prix will test players in Super Mario Maker 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Splatoon 2. Though that…
The Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct kicked off celebrations of Mario’s milestone, appropriately, at the very beginning of his career with a new (or old) way to play his debut hit. Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. is a mini gaming device, inspired by the retro G&W systems from…
The Mario celebrations are not just stopping at the games and products announced during today’s Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct. It turns out Nintendo is going all out, redecorating the entire Switch eShop with Mario graphics. This includes a red side-bar filled with Mario artwork and logos, while the…
Nintendo released a very special Nintendo Direct all about the 35th anniversary for the Super Mario Bros. franchise today! Despite the video being about 16 minutes long, not everything from the press release made the audiovisual cut or was featured for a few seconds. One of these news blurbs was…
Of all the amazing announcements made in today’s Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary Direct, I think this is the one that blew me away the most. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a Nintendo Switch title that comes with a physical, remote control kart equipped with a camera. The kart…
