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,…
As part of this morning’s Virtua Fighter direct stream, Sega announced that Virtua Fighter 5 REVO will be getting ports to consoles soon. Released for PC via Steam in January, players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 will be able to jump into the fray to experience one…
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…
When it comes to JRPG parties, Xenoblade Chronicles has a pretty eclectic cast, starring everyone from a sniper who shoots her allies with healing bullets to a small, energetic Nopon who’s much older than you might think. This latest trailer for the upcoming Definitive Edition for the game introduces the…
Another Monday means another Pokémon GO bundle has arrived in the in-game shop, to help players continue to play during self-isolation periods. This week, it’s a pretty significant set of items available for just a single PokéCoin, with four different types of items in varying quantities up for offer. Access…
Released last month on Uniqlo’s UK site, the Super Mario 35th Anniversary collection is now available for purchase in the US! Uniqlo made the announcement today with a cute pixel video showing Mario transforming from the digital World 1-1 to graphic tee. Currently only available online, Uniqlo has stated that…
From Bandai, Kirby’s Glitter Pupupu Set will release in the middle of June 2020, bringing Kirby fans and those who like to add creative touches to their lives a little something special. The suggested retail price for the badge maker is set at 4,300 yen (excluding tax), allowing those who…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons residents: chances are that you’ve watched, played, or read some of Gary Whitta’s work outside of his latest project. A writer and editor with credits ranging from Star Wars: Rogue One to Telltale’s The Walking Dead, he can now add “late night” talk show host to…
It’s May the 4th, the day now marked for celebrating all things Star Wars. The legendary saga has had its share of games, and right now we’re in the middle of a little eShop sale for some of those. You can save a bit on the following titles from now…
Looking for more reasons to see your Pokémon plush collection grow before your very eyes? Well, the Pokémon Center is here to help! Up for sale at the online store are several new plushes, including the final evolutions of the three starters from Sword & Shield. Raboot, Drizzile, and Thwackey…
Last week Nintendo UK announced a series of weekly Super Mario Maker 2 competitions that would each feature their own particular themed item. And now the next week’s competition has been revealed, this one focusing on the highly specialized Frog Suit! New Super Mario Maker 2 competition theme! Create…
A new developer update regarding Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, the remake of the two GBA classic Story of Seasons games, was recently released by XSEED Games. The latest developer entry focuses on the localization process and subtle differences for the Nintendo Switch Japanese and Western releases. As…
We’ve seen quite a few map recreations in past weeks, including The Legend of Zelda, within Animal Crossing: New Horizons lately, and Reddit user assualtepic continues that trend with their Pokémon Diamond and Pearl-inspired island construction. Sinnoh region image provided by Bulbapedia. To achieve the desired look, they found…
It’s May 4th, which — as a result of a simple, classic pun — is Star Wars Day, full of celebrations for one of the foremost sci-fi franchises to ever exist. And one of those celebrations comes from Pokémon art director James Turner, who drew a little Darth Pika for…
Do you want to hang out with Mario and friends during this quarantine? Things just got a lot easier with these adorable Mushroom Kingdom door hangers from My Nintendo! Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Daisy all make an appearance on the decorative pieces, giving you plenty of characters to have fun…
