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,…
Pokémon GO’s long-running monthly event, Community Day, turned 4 years old in 2022. Four years means a plethora of Pokémon have been shown off with special, event-exclusive attacks and increased Shiny rates. Yet, for newer Trainers, chances are they’ve missed out on most of these gatherings. In January 2022 (during…
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…
Coronavirus has had rippling effects across the video game industry, from major event cancellations to smaller delays, and now the disease’s impact is being felt on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. According to Sakurai’s latest weekly Famitsu article, which leaked a day early and is in the process of being translated…
The next episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings is here, and this time it features Hop and a very self-conscious Wooloo! Watch the full episode below: This marks the third episode of seven, so there are still a few more adventures to be had in the Galar region!
With One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 just a few weeks away from launch, Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo have been ramping up the advertising – just yesterday we got a five minute long trailer focusing on the massive character roster! Today’s trailer, meanwhile, sets out to showcase the Nintendo Switch…
Next month Square Enix will be releasing the remake of Trials of Mana, which gives the classic SNES JRPG a complete 3D make-over. In anticipation, the company has announced via the Mana series’ Japanese Twitter account that the game will be receiving a demo on March 18, complete with save…
It’s that time of year, folks: New special edition Nintendo Switch consoles are being released, which means you might be looking to trade-in your basic console! If so, chances you’ll want to transfer your system data from one Switch to another. If that sounds like a daunting task – because,…
Oh WayForward, my hometown independent video game developer hero: 2020 is a big milestone year for you! Beloved by many, the company has decided to celebrate their history with a sale. To commemorate our 30th anniversary, our recent digital releases are now 30% off on Switch, Steam, GOG, and…
It’s a showdown! We take a look at four special edition Nintendo Switch consoles and decide which one has the best design.
Limited Run Games just announced that the Streets of Rage 4 Classic Edition will be available for an open pre-order on March 20th at 10 a.m. EST. Since it’s an open pre-order, the Classic Edition doesn’t have a limited supply. The Classic Edition includes the game in a regular case,…
Tencent has been given the green light by Chinese authorities to publish new Nintendo Switch software for the Chinese population to enjoy: Super Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will be made available for purchase. The approval was published by China’s National Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and…
If you’ve been wanting a closer look at the game case for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the wait is over! Reddit user @DzXAnt22 has shared a video that shows an unwrapping of the game’s box. You can get a look at the front and back of the box, as well…
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is gearing up for its worldwide release, and Bandai Namco has decided to show off its playable cast of pirates, Marines, and more in a new trailer. Unlike in Japan, where each character’s been getting their own short video, we’ve got a longer look at…
Amidst the orders of self-quarantine, social distancing, closure of schools and businesses, special occasions and holidays are being celebrated in different ways. The timing of COVID-19 has led to Japan closing down schools during a big transitional event — graduation. By the time that the quarantine is lifted, it will…
