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….
Alongside the HD remasters, DLC plans, and sequels, was something a little more classic in the Nintendo Direct Mini. Bringing together plenty of tabletop staples and more, Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, which is continuing a brand started on the DS in 2005, looks to make sure no matter where…
Nintendo Switch fitness game Ring Fit Adventure has received a free update adding in several new features, including a Rhythm Game mode. The announcement was made during this morning’s surprise Nintendo Direct Mini, which showed off the game’s new Rhythm Game mode. 17 tracks are in the mode, including some…
Though some are still waiting for Blathers to open the Museum and others haven’t even headed out on their Nook Island Getaway, the first event for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is almost here! As previously announced, Bunny Day festivities begin April 1st and in today’s Nintendo Direct Mini we got…
It’s customary for Nintendo Directs to feature at least a few shadowdrops onto the Switch eShop, but today’s were still quite the surprise! First up is Panzer Dragoon: Remake, Forever Entertainment’s updated version of the classic Sega Saturn railshooter. This cult classic’s a timed exclusive on the Switch, too! A…
Sega and Atlus have announced that their cult classic puzzle title Catherine will be coming to Switch as the recently released elsewhere and fully featured Catherine: Full Body. Bringing in an all-new storyline and plot elements, as well as plenty of DLC (including some based on Persona 5), it’s a…
Following the game’s reveal at The Game Awards back in December, Nintendo has gone all out with the Bravely Default II information in its latest Mini Direct, revealing characters, the continent, and even the new ability to combine jobs. Not only that, but the game has received a…
Today’s Mini Direct had a bunch of surprising announcements, and one of the most surprising was the reveal that an ARMS fighter is heading to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Besides stating that it will be an unusual fighter due to their inherent reach, little else was shown – we just…
It’s official! Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is launching May 29th. Europe is getting a fancy Collector’s Set with bonus items like a vinyl soundtrack, artbook, poster, and more, while North America is getting a more pared down artbook set. Check out the new trailer below, which also highlights the new…
Nintendo’s surprised us all with a Direct this morning. Check out the latest news from our favorite gaming company:
Animal Crossing: New Horizons only launched last Friday and in the time since players discovered a bug that allowed for the rapid duplication of items, leading to easy bells. It’s taken a few days, but Nintendo has pushed out a new update which fixes a “serious bug” that affects game…
Early in February Platinum Games launched the enigmatic “Platinum 4” website. Since then we’ve seen the announcements of The Wonderful 101: Remastered, the new Ultraman-esque Project G.G., and an all-new studio based on Tokyo. The final announcement is almost here, too, with Platinum confirming that it’ll arrive on April 1st….
Nintendo’s Mario Kart Tour has received its March content update, and with it the Hammer Bros. Tour is now live. The latest update brings four new racers into the fold, while also switching up Cup tracks. Hammer Bro, Boomerang Bro, Ice Bro, and Fire Bro come into Mario Kart Tour…
