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…
Over the past 15 years, most of the Super Mario cast has remained pretty similar in appearance. Ever since the New Super Mario Bros. era of games, the looks of the characters have been fairly standardized. In recent times, however, they’ve begun to experiment once more. From Super Mario Bros….
It might seem like being a video game designer is a dream job, but even the best face problems — just ask Masahiro Sakurai. In his latest Famitsu column, the game director noted just how hard it can be to enjoy games and avoid Smash Bros. speculation. His biggest challenge…
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in sponge-tastic splendor. Play as SpongeBob and his trusty friends to show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. This wonderfully creative reimagining of the original game is sure to strike the hearts of fans…
These past few days have seen countless companies address the need for change in the past week’s actions. Now, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has issued a statement on some of the issues at hand, and how it plans to help those communities and people affected moving forward. In an open…
Run through the forest, go through the wire, cross the river, and burn down the castle of monsters. Arcade Archives: Naughty Boy is available for the Nintendo Switch today and will be distributed on the PlayStation 4 starting on June 18th. Naughty Boy is an action game that was released…
Are you excited about Shantae and the Seven Sirens? If so, you’re in luck. Shantae and the Seven Sirens is the fifth platforming adventure in the series that focuses on Shantae’s quest to find the missing half-genies after a live dance performance turns chaotic. Check out our full review of…
Another Nintendo game, another pre-order bonus to drool over. Paper Mario: The Origami King will unfold on the Nintendo Switch next month (July 17th), which means time is running short on announcing any new pre-order incentives or game bundles. Nintendo UK’s official online store has announced its swag bonuses and…
With the Pokémon World Championships cancelled this year, the Play Pokémon organization wasn’t going to let that stop them from finding a way to play-at-home. Rules for this summer’s showdown, dubbed the Pokémon Players Cup, were shared last month. Today, we know when we can tune in and watch masterful…
Get ready to get out of this world! The Outer World arrives on the Nintendo Switch on June 5th. Check out 18 minutes of Direct feed gameplay to hold you over.
We’re about a month away from Catherine: Full Body’s Switch release, and if you’ve been curious about its unique blend of story and puzzle (or just how it’ll play on Nintendo’s console), then we’ve got good news out of Japan. A demo version, allowing players to experience the game’s first…
The early ’90s saw a transition away from the 2D arcade games of yore to the 3D space, meaning a lot of new ground had to be broken to stay relevant. This meant 2D games were left behind somewhat, and in some cases even outright cancelled. That’s what happened to…
Previously we learned that Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics would have a free download version that would allow players with their own Switch to join in and keep their cards or tiles a secret in handheld mode. The free download, known as Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Pocket Edition in…
This month in Japan, Bandai Namco is set to release a unique collection of Famicom titles for Switch. Called Namcot Collection, it brings together ten titles from Nintendo’s early home console days but it’s now been announced a more modern game is slipping its way in. In move after our…
