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….
A big surprise from Nintendo! Super Mario Maker 2 is receiving it’s final update very soon — just days away soon! On Wednesday, April 22nd, you can start playing with new power-ups, characters, mechanics, and a whole new mode! Here’s a basic breakdown of everything Nintendo showed…
The Tetris game with a battle royale twist is holding its 12th Maximus Cup this weekend. As for the theme, it’s time to go for a run in Ring Fit Adventure. Give your thumbs a workout with the #Tetris99 12th MAXIMUS CUP, featuring #RingFitAdventure! Starting 4/24, play to earn…
Super Mario 3D World has been one of the most requested ports ever since the Switch launched, and in recent months we’ve seen a growing number of rumors suggesting that a version of the beloved Wii U 3D platformer is on the way, specifically as part of a 35th Anniversary…
Mr. Tom Nook has had to deal with a public relations nightmare throughout the Animal Crossing series — at least in the United States. The tanuki, a small business owner, made waves with his hiring and loan handling practices during the GameCube era. Over the years though, he’s changed and…
During the coronavirus pandemic, multiple precautions for stopping the spread of the virus have been integrated into our daily routines. One of the simplest tasks, washing one’s hands, was broken down step-by-step last month. A popular way to time the 20 seconds of scrubbing is by song — this became…
Thanks to YouTube user and Mario modder Kaze Emanuar and their Mario 64 mod, you’re now able to experience Super Mario Odyssey without the need for a Switch. The Super Mario Odyssey 64 mod recreates the Switch title within the world of Super Mario 64, making for a unique look…
GRIS, the platform-adventure indie game, has officially crossed the one million copies sold mark, according to developer Nomada Studio. The announcement came via the developer’s official Twitter account. GRIS follows the story of a young girl named Gris who is dealing with a tragedy, and was released back in December…
It’s been 14 years to the day since Mother 3 released for the Game Boy Advance in Japan, and while we in the West are still clamoring for an official localization, there’s no doubt that the game has left a legacy in the heart of many… as can be seen…
Today marks 30 years since Marth first set out to reclaim his homeland, starting a legacy of blue-haired lords that would span several platforms — from the Famicom to the Nintendo Switch, and even as one of Nintendo’s biggest smartphone successes. The growth and support of Fire Emblem is a…
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons dataminer that revealed the upgrade requirements for Nook’s Cranny has posted a swath of new details about potential features heading to the title in a lengthy Twitter thread. While these gameplay features aren’t confirmed to be on their way to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, they are…
Grab your glowsticks because Miku’s almost here! The virtual idol’s Switch debut, Project DIVA Megamix, is finally heading west on May 15th according to Sega’s latest trailer, and there’s already a demo for the game available! It’s also been confirmed that pre-ordering the game will net you the…
Today marks Fire Emblem’s 30th anniversary, with the first game launching for the Famicom way back on April 20th, 1990. Not only is Fire Emblem Heroes celebrating by de-aging that first game’s cast into kids, but Dragalia Lost has brought back its cross-over Lost Heroes event and is gearing up…
