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…
The beat-em-up genre tends to stay in its lane. Its tried-and-true arcade format has rarely been deviated from or added onto. There have been some recent attempts at modernizing the genre such as Xbox Game Studios’ live service brawler Towerborne or the open nature of WayForward’s River City Girls games….
Update (6/16): Nintendo has released a press release for Jump Rope Challenge, which states that the game is a free, limited-time release until the end of September. June is normally a big month for video game announcements. With E3 canceled this year, various news outlets, game companies, and video game…
Under the radar and out of nowhere, publisher Klei has announced that Invisible, Inc. is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The game has been available on other platforms for some time now with pretty positive reception, and its unique premise and turn based gameplay have me curious. …
There have been plenty of good looking Metroidvania games in recent memory, and Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is following the trend. It looks to take several cues from the Castlevania series in particular, with detailed sprites and environments paired to promising gameplay. The trailer (fittingly) highlights its presence…
Everyone’s taste in Pokémon is different, but I like to feel I see the appeal in the majority of species. On that, I also have an irrational distaste for Cramorant, the regurgitating pelican whose eyes pierce the soul. I know this bird has its fans, and I’ll admit its Cheeto…
With the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass releasing this Friday, Trainers are no doubt excited to see what’s new on the Isle of Armor. While we know some of the Pokémon, features and rivals we’ll come across, we’ve also just learned some more interesting bits of info. During a…
We recently learned that The World Ends With You was to be a part of Anime Expo 2020. As-is we only have art featuring the game’s cast and AX’s own mascots, but it looks like there may be more happening with the series. Square Enix filed a trademark for…
Another Guerilla Collective trailer dropped over the weekend that gave us a fresh look at Röki, an upcoming game from Polygon Treehouse and United Label Games. Bringing together folklore and adventure with a personal narrative and a snowy setting, it was previously confirmed for a release in 2020. …
During the weekend’s PC Gaming Show, the upcoming strategy RPG Fae Tactics debuted a new trailer. The game and its extra pretty pixels looks to breathe some life into the genre, inspired most by Final Fantasy Tactics by the look of things but with plenty of its own twists. …
Raw Fury announced over the weekend during the Guerrilla Collective showcase that the award winning GoNNER is getting a sequel. For anyone out for surreal jumpin’ and shootin’, the game brings back Ikk and Death for more procedurally generated whimsy. We very much enjoyed the original GoNNER, which…
One of the more impressive showings from Match’s Indie World Showcase was Eldest Souls, from Fallen Flag Studio and United Label Games. Sporting gorgeous pixel art and a desolate atmosphere, it tasks you with a boss rush through ancient gods and their overwhelming power. This weekend it received a new…
Dotemu’s been a busy bunch lately, having just recently put out the excellent Streets of Rage 4. If that’s not enough throwback for you, they’re also bringing more Windjammers 2 to the world as well as word on a demo releasing as part of the Steam Game Festival. …
One of my indie favorites this year has been Media Tonic’s Murder by Numbers. Combining Picross with Phoenix Wright-style storytelling, it’s definitely a unique blend and a game worth playing through. If you just gotta have your games physical, or liked it so much you’d buy it twice, then I’ve…
