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,…
Well, folks, it finally happened. While browsing the My Nintendo amiibo section this morning, I spotted new pricing across all legacy amiibo. Figures that originally retailed for $15.99 are now listed at $19.99, and higher-tier amiibo like TotK Ganondorf, previously priced at $19.99, have jumped to a whopping $29.99. At…
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…
Please keep in mind that this impressions piece is based on the Japanese Sonic Forces Demo, which is currently only offered in the eShop specific to that region. I’ve always classified myself as a Sonic superfan. I’ve played every main game, most of the spinoffs, read all the comics, and…
The fine folks over at GameXplain have been letting loose with Super Mario Odyssey content today. While we’ve seen it teased in official clips by Nintendo, as well as getting a live-action adaptation as part of its marketing, you can find that the entire “Jump Up, Super Star!” song is…
There’s no free DLC weapon of the week for Splatoon 2 tomorrow, but how about a map? How about we do one better and bring back a fan favorite from the Wii U era of Splatoon – Blackbelly Skatepark. It’s time to shred and claim your turf in bowls, half…
There’s only one more day until the big release of Super Mario Odyssey, and the embargo on reviews has been lifted. As of this writing, Super Mario Odyssey is sitting at a 97 on Metacritic, tying it with this year’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. On the…
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Hard to believe it’s almost November, with game after game coming in fast. When it comes to speed, there’s only one true king, and it looks like he’s jumped the starting line just a bit. Sonic Forces has received a downloadable demo in the Japanese eShop, letting fans try out…
Those of you who are eager to dive into Mario’s latest adventure (which, let’s face it, is practically all of us) will be happy to know the Nintendo Switch eShop now lets you pre-load the game, letting you dive straight in on Friday without having to wait for pesky downloads…
Before we start speculating what the GameCube Controller Adapter has the ability to do for the future of Nintendo’s newest console, let’s prolong our hype trains and see what this peripheral does for the Big N’s current library of Switch games. You might be hoping that this functionality means that…
All aboard the Super Mario Odyssey hype train! Nintendo has a few more goodies for the game — physical and digital! Those who will be near Nintendo NY on October 26th and 27th and happen to be My Nintendo members can get an added bonuses when visiting. If you missed…
With the upcoming launch of Super Mario Odyssey, it can be easy to forget about Nintendo’s other recently released title, Fire Emblem Warriors. As a reminder, Nintendo of America has released a new ad showcasing the game in action, with a little bit of real world danger thrown in for…
Almost two weeks ago, Switch owners in Japan got to dive into Lost Sphear, the latest game from Tokyo RPG Factory, the developers of I am Setsuna. That said, there’s still a while to wait before those of us in the west can jump in, so the marketing machine continues….
The Nintendo Switch continues to a bastion of niche games, with the latest obscure announcement being World End Syndrome from Arc System Works, via Famitsu (thanks Gematsu for the translations.) We still know very little of the game, which is described as a “love adventure game” where the protagonist has…
