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,…
This year, Pokémon GO is celebrating Carnival a few days early. Yet, that means Trainers will get to meet Flamigo even sooner, as they’ll be debuting in Pokémon GO! Lotad, Spritzee, and Pikipek will be spotlighted during this event too and have increased chances with encountering shiny versions. Now, check…
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…
Your jaw dropped during the Direct, you gasped at the gorgeous Limited Edition packaging in Europe, and now you’re getting one more nice surprise when it comes to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Included in the European exclusive Limited Edition is now a steelbook case for the game as well. Have…
ARMS Party Crash #14, titled “Experimental Pop,” has been announced, with balloonish fighters Helix and Lola Pop going head-to-head. Party Crash is a semi-regular event that takes over ARMS’s Party Match mode for several days and provides fast-paced fights with different rules (Bonus Events) that change on five to 10-minute…
If you were a little disappointed that Shovel Knight is an Assist Trophy rather than a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (even though that’s still amazing!), you now have reason to look forward to the Switch release of Rivals of Aether. Rivals of Aether is an indie Smash-like…
The Owlboy Limited Edition for Nintendo Switch has been pushed back yet again, according to its publisher, SOEDESCO. Originally slated for July and then August, the game has seen its share of delays. This newest one will only set it back one month for people who are planning to pick…
While we knew Nintendo Switch Online was launching in September, we didn’t know exactly when. While we’re still in the dark to a specific release date, Nintendo has at least confirmed that the service is starting in the latter half of the month. #NintendoSwitchOnline will launch in the second…
Is there any way this isn’t Masahiro Sakurai’s final Super Smash Bros. game? He’s worked on the iconic franchise all the way since the very beginning back on Nintendo 64, and his latest work feels like a homage to the franchise’s past while also a correction of mistakes from earlier…
There are few Nintendo names more known and revered these days than that of Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Kirby and Smash Bros., whose prestige has risen even more thanks to the staggering amount of content being revealed for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Recently, Sakurai sat down with The Guardian to…
Blade Strangers has been on the radar for over a year now, and the wait is nearly over with the release coming later this month. Nicalis has shared a look at what the physical launch edition of the game will get you: You’ll receive a fully printed manual, reversible cover…
Fans of Mega Busting and Robot Masters may have to wait ’til October for the full return of the Blue Bomber, but it looks like we might still all be able to get a taste of Mega Man 11 in less than a month. According to True Achievements, a listing…
One of the most important things in any rhythm game has gotta be the track list. Even if the gameplay’s fun, if the songs you’re playing along to aren’t that great, then what’s the point? For Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun, that shouldn’t be a problem, as there are…
Just yesterday we got our first look at Lt. Surge and Mega Evolutions in Pokémon: Let’s Go! Now, the Pokémon Company has released a new trailer focusing in on the gym leader’s home city of Vermilion, the S.S. Anne, and Team Rocket. Check it out: The S.S. Anne…
Back in May, Cave Story creator Pixel confirmed his next major game, Kero Blaster, would be heading to the Nintendo Switch over the summer of 2018. Now, we have a confirmed date. As announced via the StudioPixel.jp Twitter account, the game is available to pre-purchase in the US and Japan…
