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. The…
Nintendo’s popular yet short-lived social networking mobile app, Miitomo, launched in the US 10 years ago today on March 31st, 2016. Notable for being Nintendo’s first-ever mobile game, Miitomo is widely considered an unofficial spinoff of Nintendo’s Tomodachi franchise. It took plenty of inspiration from the quirky social sim series,…
In what I will be labeling as a rumor, it’s been reported that Disney is considering buying Epic Games outright in an effort to expand its gaming profile. During a recent episode of “The Town with Matt Belloni” podcast, tech journalist, and former Verge editor, Alex Heath has claimed that…
Back in May, Maze Studio announced that it was working on three Doctor Who video game experiences, with at least one being slated for a Switch release. Now we’ve gotten some updates on these projects. The first of these is Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality, a follow-up to the…
On October 12, 2012, the throwback JRPG Bravely Default hit the Nintendo 3DS in Japan. It pretty quickly became a sales success in the region, managing an impressive 141,529 units sold in its first week, and hitting the million units sold mark by 2014. That success led to a direct…
Update 2: Nintendo of Japan has just released our first look at the Banjo, Terry, and Byleth box art! Update: Today, Nintendo of America posted the following information on their various social media channels – the amiibo of Banjo & Kazooie, Terry, and Blyeth will be releasing in Fall 2021….
Later this month we’ll be trekking to Galar’s Crown Tundra. The second half of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass is nearly here, and a new Japanese commercial has debuted to offer a few quick glimpses. While there doesn’t appear to be anything new compared to previous footage, it’s…
In an absolutely unexpected set of circumstances, a literal betta fish – yes, a pet siamese fighting fish – has discovered a glitch undocumented by mankind in the Pokémon series (Pokémon Sapphire). Perhaps that high amount of water in the Hoenn region is working out for these little guys. Japanese…
Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and thought “I feel cute today, but I could have Kirby dangling from my ear”? Well worry no longer because Dream Land’s lovable puffball is up to the task, as are some of his most recurring friends and rivals. U-Treasure has…
I can still remember the first day the original Yooka-Laylee Kickstarter went live, setting the chameleon-bat duo up for a 3D platformer revival. Now look at them, celebrating a first anniversary of a 2D side scroller. Playtonic knows how to revisit their roots, as you can see in our Yooka-Laylee…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ seasons have been changing right before our eyes, with September slipping out and October making its presence known. My island’s seen more rain, perfect for a bountiful harvest, and some overeager shopping to prep for Halloween. If you’ve been out of the loop or just want…
There’s been so much Mario in the last month it’s easy to forget what’s already been available. That’s where this new commercial comes in, showing off a trio of Mario games for the Switch that show the plumber’s versatility. This time around it’s Super Mario Maker 2, Paper…
If you’re playing plenty of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate getting ready for Steve to seed his way into the game, you might be pleased to know you can download something else right now. So long as you’re a Switch Online subscriber you can grab a new pack of in-game gifts…
If you ever felt like you needed a double dose of sweetness in a single treat, look no further than the Furuta Choco Egg. Similar in concept to the Wonder Ball, this Japanese confection has previously partnered with Super Mario, Pokémon, and Splatoon to give you an outer shell of…
Get ready to trick-or-treat! Nintendo of America has just announced that a Halloween themed Splatfest is coming to Splatoon 2 later this month. While it’s nice to see a new Splatfest drop, it appears that the artwork, themes, and teams will remain the same as last year’s spooky event. Get…
