In a new report from Costa Rican outlet Teletica, it has been stated that Nintendo confirmed with distributors across Central America and the Caribbean that it will not be launching the Switch 2 in those regions this year. Nintendo had met with distributors on Tuesday night and unveiled its lack…
Happy birthday Kirby! 33 years ago, Kirby was first created by Masahiro Sakurai, made his first appearance in Kirby’s Dream Land, and nobody could have foreseen his popularity. The pink puffball would go on to headline 30+ games, as well as become one of the original 12 characters of the…
Nintendo has launched firmware 20.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch and introduced its recently unveiled “Virtual Game Card” system to its console. Launching ahead of the Switch 2 this summer, Virtual Game Cards are exactly what they sound like: the ability to treat digital games as cards you can share with…
When the roster of DLC fighters was unveiled, it was immediately apparent that Homelander, The Boys’ Superman-esque supervillain, was the fan favorite. Now, almost a year after his announcement, we finally get our first look at Homelander in action in his absolutely brutal debut trailer . Homelander will…
Minecraft has been around for over a decade now, if you can believe it, and while the game has received a lot of spin-offs, merchandise, and cross-overs, it never received an official TV show. Thanks to Netflix, that’ll soon be changing. As announced with a cute teaser, the new Minecraft…
2005’s Shadow the Hedgehog has gone down in infamy since it first released, being the game that allowed Sonic’s rival to wield guns and say some relatively light cursewords. It turns out it was almost much, much worse. Jason Griffith, the voice actor for both Sonic and Shadow at the…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
I suppose the saying “old habits die hard” applies more than ever to this story. In a truly baffling bit of news from Washington state, a former bank robber and his partner in crime have been charged by federal agents for selling fake Pokémon and sports cards. The duo, consisting…
Those still glued to Splatoon 3 will want to check out Inkopolis Plaza and Inkopolis Square soon: your favorite hosts are sporting some new looks for the summer season. As revealed on the official Splatoon Twitter account, both the Squid Sisters and Off the Hook will have new summer attire…
Quite a while ago now an image leaked of a Lego version of The Legend of Zelda’s The Great Deku Tree. It seemed fairly believable at the time, but there was no official word – until now. The Lego Group has fully revealed the set and it’s even more packed…
Hobonichi Mother Project, the initiative founded by Mother series creator Shigesato Itoi, has announced its next batch of plushes and it’s two members of the funkiest band in Eagleland. Lucky and Nice will come in a special bus themed to the Runaway Five’s iconic tour bus. We’ll have to wait…
Remakes of classic games are great for two reasons. One is allowing newer generations to experience classic titles they potentially missed out on. The other is for giving longtime fans an update on a game they loved from their past. Sometimes, however, remakes change aspects a bit too much, which…
If you’re a fan of JRPGs, odds are you’ve at least heard of Dragon Quest at some point. As one of the longest-running video game franchises of all time, the series has made a name for itself worldwide over the years. Given that today marks the 38th anniversary of the…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
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,…
