After nearly a year, Nintendo is holding another Splatfest event in Splatoon 2 this weekend. The competition kicks off at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET on May 22 and runs until the same time on May 24. This one-off event is a repeat of the game’s first Splatfest, which was a battle of […]
No, Redd isn’t missing in Animal Crossing
Series veteran Redd arrived in Animal Crossing: New Horizons about a month after the game’s release, and while he’s only been there for a few weeks, fans are already clamoring for more fraudulent wares to buy. For some players, Redd isn’t showing up nearly enough — if at all, leading to myths that the terrible […]
Both Assassin's Creed: Discovery Games Are Free Right Now
Ubisoft has been giving away a number of its titles as part of its Play Your Part, Play At Home campaign to help those stuck in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve already seen a number of games offered for free, and now the company has revealed two more. Both Assassin’s Creed: Discovery Tour games […]
Pokemon Sword & Shield Expansion Pass Pre-Order Bonuses, Release Window, Price, And More
While Pokemon Sword and Shield regularly hold limited-time events, many fans are still waiting for the pair of expansions set to release later this year to bring them back after finishing the main campaign. Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra are replacing the pair of follow-up games (such as Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon) […]
Is Tom Nook actually a crook?
The question of whether Tom Nook is a nasty money-grubbing landlord, or a generous benefactor has plagued Animal Crossing fans since the first game’s release. Nook immediately ignited strong emotions by surprising the player with a mortgage — just some gaming fun for you! The counter-argument goes that Nook is good, because he has given […]
Animal Crossing hackers are selling impossible ‘star fragment trees’
A new sensation is sweeping the Animal Crossing: New Horizons fandom, but it’s not one you can participate in unless you know the right people. It’s also technically not possible to do under normal means. The New Horizons modding scene has been alive and well for a while now, allowing fans with hacked Switches to […]
Amazon Prime Members: Get 9 Free Games In May 2020
Every month, Amazon and Twitch team up to deliver free games to Prime members. The Twitch Prime free games this month include the great puzzle-platformer, Snake Pass; the stunt racing Trials-like Urban Trial Playground; and the rhythmic music game, Avicii Invector. The rest of May’s free Twitch Prime games include Pankapu, The Little Acre, and […]
Animal Crossing players are starting over after dozens (or hundreds) of hours
Christina Lau spent well over 200 hours working on her Animal Crossing: New Horizons island. She rebuilt majestic mountain ranges again and again. She made her island a New York-style city, then a pastel-colored cotton candy garden. She time-traveled for maximum efficiency, crafted hundreds of fish bait so she could catch rare fish like the […]
Animal Crossing's Fake Art Can Be Haunted And Spooky
The latest update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons brought back two returning characters: the shrub-selling Leif and shady art vendor Redd. The latter operates a small merchant ship called Jolly Redd’s Treasure Trawler, which is the only place you can purchase artwork to donate to the museum’s new art wing. However, you’ll need to be […]
Latest Pokemon Sword / Shield Event Gives Everyone A Chance To Catch Fat Pikachu
A new Max Raid event is now underway in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Unlike most previous Max Raid events, this one features only a single Pokemon, but it’s a rare one: Gigantamax Pikachu. Until May 18, Gigantamax Pikachu will appear as a Raid boss in dens across the Wild Area. This marks the first chance […]