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…
Christmas is only a few days away, and if you’re like me, you may have waited until the last minute to grab gifts for the gamers in your life. Luckily, there are still plenty of Nintendo Switch 2 deals available right now that will arrive before Christmas! Here’s everything you…
Welcome back to our coverage of the Octopath Traveler demo! Last time we covered the tales of Ophilia and Primrose, and this time we’re wrapping up the prologues of the eight protagonists as we take a look at our last two stars, the gregarious, genial Alfyn and the astute, stately…
When it comes to enjoying an RPG, especially one that’s dozens of hours long, it’s vital you relate to the characters in one way or the other. That aspect is what may make or break Shining Resonance Refrain for you. A port of a 2014 Japan-exclusive PS3 game, Shining Resonance…
Welcome to Speedrun Sunday: that sadistic time of the week when we dare to challenge both your D-pad’s durability and sanity’s stamina with the ultimate test in video game bragging rights. Hot off the salted tears of our Binding of Isaac challenge comes another ruthless run that’ll leave your tentacles tied…
It’s almost time for Splatoon 2’s one year anniversary, and with it is coming a very special Splatfest. Just like the Great Turf War of old, these two squishy species are about to put it all on the line in the name of their cephalopodic pride. Rally behind your tentacled…
Are you a fan of cybernetic space ninjas? That just might be the most foolish question anybody has ever asked – of course you are. And that’s exactly what the hit co-op sci-fi action extravaganza is bringing to Nintendo Switch. First released over five years ago on PC,…
Sonic Mania Plus is almost upon us, and with it comes Encore Mode, Mighty & Ray as playable characters, and the chance to have this amazing game physically on your shelf instead of just your console. Ahead of release, Sega has uploaded a Developer Diary detailing the game’s art direction….
It’s no secret I love fighting games, and one of my favorite in recent memory has been Skullgirls. With a dark, art deco style, fluid animation, great characters, and gameplay that manages to be tight and fast, there’s a lot to love about it. Now we can add one more…
Back in June we wrote an article about how LeBron James will be the cover athlete for NBA 2K19’s 20th Anniversary Edition. It was announced on Monday that another NBA star will be sharing the spotlight with LeBron James. Giannis Antetokounmpo, of the Milwaukee Bucks, will be the cover athlete for…
We’re just a few days away from the launch of the Marina & Pearl amiibo, and the official Japanese Splatoon 2 Twitter account has revealed just what the figures unlock. While we knew it’d be special gear, we see for the first time that it’s based on the duo’s fashion….
Things have been awfully quiet with Dragon Marked for Death since its announcement. Revealed back in August of 2017, it’s taken until now for some more info on the game and we finally have a release window. The new trailer introduces its four playable characters: Empress, Warrior, Shinobi,…
Yesterday at Anime Expo, Spike Chunsoft debuted a new trailer for Steins;Gate Elite during their panel, included below. We’ve known this remastering of the visual novel is coming with plenty of refinements and animation both new and borrowed from the game’s anime adaptation, though today we learned when it’ll be…
In a world of datamines, surprises are harder to come by in games. For Kirby Star Allies this meant knowing about upcoming Dream Friends and who they could be, making Pop Star’s resident artist Adeleine a safe bet. But she’s not coming alone… ジャマハローア。前回緊急報告のあったドリームフレンズの真相がわかったぞ。その正体は…「星のカービィ６４」に登場したアドレーヌだ！しかも、あの妖精リボンも一緒だぞ！でこっぱちアーティストとチビッコ妖精、まさかこの二人にまた出会える日が来るとは！#星のカービィスターアライズ pic.twitter.com/QsyHdPsQqH — 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) July…
