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…
Hot on the heels of the recent release of Magic The Gathering’s massive Final Fantasy crossover set, featuring cards representing characters, events, and places from each mainline Final Fantasy game, Wizards of the Coast has announced today that their video game crossover shenanigans are far from over with the reveal…
Another Monster Hunter Rise Event Quest is making its way to the game, pairing up some of the game’s fiercest monsters with a new reward. By clearing this brand new challenge, players will earn some new Titles for their Guild Card. Admittedly it’s not the most exciting prize, but it…
If there’s one thing The World Ends with You has always brought, it’s style. Nothing showcases that better in the here and now than its long-awaited sequel’s opening movie, fresh from the streets of Shibuya and best served via headphones turned as high as they’ll go. Some familiar…
A grand utopian city in a glass bubble, missing humans, and a curious robotic worker drone are the catalysts for Orbit Studio and Super.com’s new retro-future mystery action-puzzler Retro Machina. This adventure, inspired by the works of classic sci-fi authors like Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov, will set players…
Starting today, co-op hack-and-slash game RWBY: Grimm Eclipse Definitive Edition is available in the Switch eShop. Previously available on Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, this latest edition for Nintendo’s console now includes content updates and DLC, eight all-new outfits, and two-player couch co-op. “In RWBY: Grimm Eclipse –…
Let me get this out of the way first and foremost: I never played the original Subnautica. As an unashamed lover of fish and all things tropical, that’s an absolute crime against myself, yet having not played it before turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I went into…
There’s not too long now till we can cut across the fields of Sengoku-period Japan in Samurai Warriors 5, and this latest trailer is all about building that hype, revealing the game’s theme song. The track, performed by Japanese boy band EXILE, is titled “One Nation”. Samurai Warriors…
Do you like niche horizontal space shooters originating on the PSP with sea creature themed bosses? Because if so, we’ve got some great news for you! DariusBurst: Another Chronicle EX+ is now set to release in the US and Europe in just a month’s time. Previously import only,…
Blending turn-based strategy with a theme can be tricky business, with staples like warfare and giant robots being pretty spoken for. If you’re after something distinct, might I suggest Indiana Jones-esque pulp action and adventure? That’s exactly what Robotality and Chucklefish are serving up in their pixelated partnership known as…
Monster Hunter Rise has begun rolling out Event Quests, a type of quest that may feature familiar monsters but often has unique rewards and circumstances. Though Capcom hasn’t laid out a grand plan for these, there is one main unifying element to Event Quests: they’re only available for a limited…
With Monster Hunter Rise’s first, major content update, Capcom has brought down upon us all the ultimate mark of dedication: Hunter Rank. Previously, playing through Rise’s Gathering Hub story would guide you along to HR7. This involved taking on a number of hunts from a certain set before moving on…
Toy Soldiers released all the way back in 2011 as part of the Xbox Live Arcade, and quickly became one of the must-have titles on the service. Its combination of tower defense mixed with third-person combat was fantastic to play, and its unique World War I toy box aesthetic was…
Last May, Wholesome Games aired the first-ever Wholesome Direct that featured nearly 40 minutes of upcoming cute, cozy, and colorful indie games, including interviews from some of the studios behind them. The Wholesome Games Twitter page has now announced that the presentation is officially set to return this June, and…
