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…
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is here, meaning Mario fans the world over can revisit — or visit for the first time — Mario’s first 3D adventure! Super Mario 64 is overflowing with Power Stars for players to collect — 120 of them, in fact! Some of them can be quite…
Trainers who are fans of cream and earthy flavored treats from the Galar region will love this upcoming combo. Pokémon Centers in Japan will be receiving new specialty fall-themed items based on Pokémon Sword and Shield in just a little over two weeks. The cream pocket monster Alcremie will finally…
Excited to cause mayhem in the quiet civilian slapstick neighborhood with a sibling or friend? Perhaps the title should be Untitled Geese now that more than one goose is about to be loose. Next week Untitled Goose Game will be receiving a new update that will include the highly anticipated…
Days after being announced on Funko’s official social media pages, New York Comic-Con’s Flocked Growlithe and Angry (or Grumpy, if you prefer) Pikachu Funko POP! figures have retailers to call home. Dropping during Funko’s Virtual Convention for NYCC next month, fan account PokéPOP is reporting the following thanks to their…
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Whether you’ve known the guy since the arcade or have only ever done the Odyssey, today’s a big day for Mario fans. Super Mario 3D All-Stars is now available on Nintendo Switch, letting platforming fans get three bonafide classics via the eShop or (if you’re lucky) on a single cartridge….
If you’re looking to test your Smash skills for a chance at some prizes, Nintendo has you covered. On September 26th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. PST, a special banner in the online mode of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will allow you to compete in the Nintendo VS. Challenge…
It’s time to return to Isle Delfino with the release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars for the Nintendo Switch! Although a lot of players that have picked up the game may have already beaten Super Mario Sunshine when it first launched in 2002, there are tons yet that have never…
There hasn’t been a lot more shown of The World Ends With You The Animation since its announcement this summer. The Anime Expo reveal gave us a first look, but today a little more footage had been released. Showing Neku awaken in Shibuya, you can watch as he puts the…
Super Mario Galaxy is back in all its space-exploring goodness — now in HD thanks to Super Mario 3D All-Stars! While many who’ve picked up 3D All-Stars have already played Galaxy, there are tons who are experiencing this iconic title for the very first time. Given the sheer number of…
Face masks and other kinds of coverings have become a much more common sight in the west due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. In Japan and other Asian countries though, there was nothing odd about seeing them in public settings for health related reasons. That prevalence leads to profitability, as…
The video game industry is at a point now where there are numerous iconic visionaries who have left their mark and could retire knowing their work will inspire generations to come. Michel Ancel is among them, and soon he’ll be doing just that. In a recent Instagram post, Ancel has…
