Once Upon a Katamari Damacy

The Katamari Damacy series returns in this latest installment! The Prince of all Cosmos and his cousins are excited for you to roll through this newest adventure!

Once Upon a Katamari Damacy
(PS5)

Once Upon a Katamari Damacy
(Nintendo Switch)

"Once Upon a Katamari Damacy" is the latest installment in the Katamari Damacy series after a 14-year hiatus. In this game, players traverse time and space as The Prince. Tasked by his father, The King of All Cosmos, your objective remains consistent with previous titles: roll, collect, and grow your Katamari to its largest size to please the King and help restore the stars.

Various levels feature various objectives to clear. Some are easy to fulfill, while some can be somewhat tricky to finish. Achieve it, proceed to the next level. Fail, and you'll end up getting punished by The King, and you'll have to do it over again. Kinda admit, the "game over" sequences can be amusing.

Aiding your Katamari adventure are power-ups scattered somewhere, such as the clock that adds extra time, a magnet to attract nearby objects, and a rocket for added speed. Make good use of these power-ups and aim for the biggest Katamari!

There are 69 unlockable cousins to collect and play from iconic favorites to new additions. Think you can roll them all? What's even amusing is that you can create a cousin! The more cousins you collect, the more customization parts you'll unlock. Feel free to mix and match to create your own cousin.

Up for a challenge? You can take on online multiplayer and compete with up to four online players.

In franchise traditions, Once Upon a Katamari Damacy features a setlist of songs performed by well-known artists, including singer Clementine's version of Katamari Damacy. There's even a song performed by Gakuen IDOLM@STER's Saki Hanami as well!

After nearly a decade and a half of waiting, Katamari Damacy is back in an all-new adventure, and it's about time...and space. The Prince of all Cosmos and his cousins are ready. Are you?

Pokemon LEGENDS: Z-A

Return to Lumiose City in the newest Pokémon LEGENDS adventure, where Mega Evolution makes a comeback. Go Mega before it's too late!

Pokemon LEGENDS: Z-A
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A, the newest Pokémon LEGENDS adventure for the outgoing Nintendo Switch and the all-new Nintendo Switch 2, welcomes Pokémon fanatics back to Lumiose City, the heart of the Kalos Region from 2013's Pokémon XY games.

In this latest adventure, players can explore Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is in progress to transform the city into a utopia for both humans and Pokémon. As your journey through Lumiose City begins, you can choose which of the Z-A starters is your first: Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile.

During your adventure in Lumiose City, you will encounter various incidents alongside new and memorable characters, including one you may recognize. First, let's explore the concept of Wild Zones. Wild Zones are part of the Lumiose redevelopment plan, overseen by a conglomerate called Quasartico Inc., designed to promote coexistence between humans and Pokémon.

Like the previous LEGENDS game, LEGENDS Arceus, catching a Pokémon takes finesse and stealth. You can either sneak up on them to catch them by surprise or, when things get rough, engage in a Pokémon battle. Hope you got enough Poké Balls for this.

Some areas are not accessible, and the only way to do so is by taking on the Z-A League. When night falls, an underground tournament called the Z-A League kicks in. You start at Rank Z and your goal is to battle the city's most powerful trainers and, in due course, reach the prestigious Rank A. As your rank progresses, you'll be able to access new areas, and the maximum level for Pokémons to obey you will improve.

LEGENDS: Z-A introduces a series-first real-time battle system, where trainers and their Pokémon can move freely during a fight. In addition to considering type matchups, players will need to pay attention to new gameplay mechanics, such as the exact timing required to switch Pokémon or execute moves. Additionally, moves will have varying reach, areas of effect, and time delays before they take effect.

The XXL-sized Alpha Pokémon can be quite daunting if you're not prepared. However, what's even more challenging than facing an Alpha Pokémon is encountering a Pokémon with Rogue Mega Evolution. As part of your assignment with Team MZ, you will take on these Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon. If you successfully defeat them, you will be rewarded with Mega Stones. It's a tough job, but the rewards are worth the effort.

In addition to popular Mega-Evolved favorites, LEGENDS: Z-A features exciting new Mega Evolutions for beloved Pokémon, including Mega Dragonite, Mega Malamar, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Hawlucha. It's worth noting that the final evolution stages of the Z-A starters also have Mega Evolutions, but how they achieve this is a mystery you'll need to uncover by playing the game. As with past titles, you will require Mega Stones to initiate Mega Evolution. You can obtain these stones by trading Mega Shards or purchasing them at locations like the Stone Emporium. Some stones can also be earned as prizes from ranked online battles (requires online subscription).

Starting in 2026, this game will be compatible with Pokémon HOME. This means you'll be able to transfer Pokémon from the Pokémon GO app and previous games to complete the Z-A Pokédex. Additionally, a new DLC expansion is set to launch next year, featuring the mythical Pokémon Hoopa and two brand-new Mega Evolutions for Raichu. Don't miss out on these exciting updates!

The Mega Evolution comeback, evolved battle system, new cast of characters, and new ways to enjoy your favorite Pokémons, Pokémon LEGENDS: Z-A is no doubt the must-play of the season. 

Ready to return to Lumiouse City for this Mega-Evolved Pokémon LEGENDS escapade? Good luck!

Nintendo Switch 2

Launched in 2017, the Nintendo Switch quickly became one of the best-selling consoles in history due to its versatility, allowing players to enjoy games both at home on a TV screen and on the go. It became an essential device for Nintendo fans. Now, after eight years, a worthy successor has arrived, promising to function just like the original Switch but with improved features.

Nintendo Switch 2

It's called the Nintendo Switch 2. Starting at 49,980 Japanese Yen plus additional costs, Nintendo insists that this is the worthy successor to the original Nintendo Switch, which promises to carry on the predecessor's flexibility but with new and exciting ways to get hooked.

How much has the Switch 2 changed compared to the original Switch? Although the thickness of the device is the same as before, the display is now larger at 7.9 inches, and thanks to improved graphics, playing games has never felt so alive as before, especially when you play it on your 4K TV via its dedicated dock.

The rear stand now occupies the entire console, and it features a free-stop system, allowing users to freely tilt it to an angle that is just right to see while playing.

The Switch 2 introduces a new Joy-Con 2 controller that can be easily attached with a magnet. The strong magnetic force keeps it firmly attached without wobbling, meaning it cannot be removed by even a tiny force, but you can easily detach it with one hand by pressing the button on the back.

In addition, the Joy-Con 2 controllers work like a mouse pointer, meaning you can do stuff that requires precise aiming, so you can enjoy games in a different style of play than before.

The Nintendo Switch 2 allows players to interact with others while playing online (requires subscription) courtesy of its built-in microphone and the new C button on the Joy-Con 2. With the available USB camera (sold separately), you can engage in webchat with other players. 

Before you ask, no, you can't livestream your gameplay on the Switch 2, just like with the original Nintendo Switch. This means you won't be able to broadcast your gameplay for longplay purposes. Instead, you can only take snapshots and record 30-second clips, which you can save to its 256GB internal memory or to compatible microSD EX memory cards, which are different from standard microSD cards.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with nearly all existing Nintendo Switch games, as well as new titles made exclusively for it. Some of these new games include "Mario Kart World," "Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour," and Konami's idol-raising game titled "Shine Post: Be Your Idol!", among others. Additionally, certain Nintendo Switch games, such as "Super Mario Party Jamboree," "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," and "Pokémon Scarlet/Violet," have received upgrades to take advantage of the Switch 2's enhanced capabilities. That said, a Switch 2 game card can be differentiated from the Switch game card by the color of its cartridge, as Switch 2 game cards are colored red.

Best of all, you can transfer most of your data from your Switch to your Switch 2 console. Games and content you've bought digitally can be loaded via a Virtual Game Card. You can continue to use your current Nintendo Switch Online subscription, can still use Nintendo Parental Controls Switch, and can still use your existing controllers.

And there you have it. The Nintendo Switch 2 is by no means one of the must-haves of 2025 in the midst of the new normal. It carries the same flexibility as its predecessor, with new and exciting ways to get hooked for more. Nintendo must be serious, stating that they've bet on the company's future with the arrival of the Switch 2, and with such sales, rest assured that the Switch 2 is another one of Nintendo's success stories. It is a worthy successor to the original Switch, and the whole world is hunting for it.

Time to make the Switch to the new Nintendo Switch 2.

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club: Tokimeki no Mirai Chizu

Let’s be honest: you do miss the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. This is likely due to Bushiroad pulling the plug on the School Idol Festival series last year. You get it, but your love for the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club remains strong. Fortunately, Bushiroad Games has given you another opportunity to connect with the Nijigasaki girls through a new visual novel game.

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club:
Tokimeki no Mirai Chizu

Available on the Nintendo Switch and PC via STEAM, Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club: Tokimeki no Mirai Chizu (Tokimeki Roadmap to Future) is a visual novel game that reintroduces you to the girls of the said idol club. Think of it like reliving the story moments from the defunct SIF All-Stars game, but in a different way.

A second chance to reintroduce yourself to the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is a welcome feat for fans who truly miss them, because in this game, the player's memories with them suddenly faded away, and the girls are your only chance to remember them.

In line with typical visual novel mechanics, players have a limited amount of time to strengthen their bonds with one of the 12 characters. If they fail to do so, it will lead to a bad ending, marking a missed opportunity to connect with that character. 

Successfully maxing out the bond with a specific character will unlock the ending where your favorite from Nijigasaki performs the game's theme song, "Eternalize Love!" in 3D. Completing the storylines for all 12 characters will reward you with the ultimate bonus: a performance of "Eternalize Love!" featuring all 12 members.

Some members, like Ayumu Uehara, are easy to complete, but some, like the R3BIRTH trio of Shioriko, Mia, and Lanzhu, are honestly difficult to complete. Think you've got what it takes?

Having a Love Live! visual novel game may be awkward, but for you, the second chance with the Nijigasaki girls is worth the wait. Don't ruin the moment, please.

CAST:

Ayumu Uehara - Aguri Onishi

Kasumi Nakasu - Mayu Sagara

Shizuku Osaka - Kaori Maeda

Karin Asaka - Miyu Kubota

Ai Miyashita - Natsumi Murakami

Kanata Konoe - Akari Kito

Setsuna Yuki - Coco Hayashi

Emma Verde - Maria Sashide

Rina Tennoji - Chiemi Tanaka

Shioriko Mifune - Moeka Koizumi

Mia Taylor - Shu Uchida

Zhong Lanzhu - Akina Homoto

Himitsu no AiPri: Atsumete! Secret Memories

Hold on to your Nintendo Switch, kids, because Himari Aozora and all of your favorite AiPri pals have arrived with fun and games in store for you!

Himitsu no AiPri: Atsumete! Secret Memories

The world of Himitsu no AiPri has landed on the Nintendo Switch with Himitsu no AiPri: Atsumete! Secret Memories. A game where AiPri fans get the chance to relive iconic AiPri anime moments in the comfort of their homes.

Although this Switch game has nothing in common with the AiPri arcade games, sadly, players can master their favorite AiPri songs such as P.O.P.P.Y by Himari Aozora, シークレット・ドリーム by Mitsuki Hoshikawa, Perfect☆STARs by Quartet STAR, We're The World by Secret Friends∞, GIRA GIRA STAR by Chii Mamiya, and more. What's interesting is that up to four players can play.

Aside from the rhythm game mechanics, you can also enjoy mini-games with your friends such as pose-matching, school clean-up, collecting chicks, and avoiding Principal Victoria's spotlight.

As you progress through the game, you can unlock extras such as character profiles, character designs, AiPri cards, and various extras. Keep on playing to unlock tons of goodies!

While this Switch game is unrelated to the AiPri arcade games, it is still a fun party game for four players that lets you enjoy your love for AiPri. It's a good thing that you've kept your Nintendo Switch for this moment. The secret...is the friends you've made along the way while playing this AiPri game.

Nintendo Switch Pokémon Scarlet-Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection

 

Nintendo Switch Pokémon Scarlet-Violet +
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Super Music Collection

Launched in late 2022, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet welcomed players to the Paldea Region, a vibrant landscape where players are free to decide what will their Paldean adventure be from the moment they become academy students. Accompanied by the legendary Koraidon/Miraidon, players explored the Paldea region by all means while uncovering the biggest secret lurking in the underbelly of this region.

At long last, the original soundtrack from the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet games has arrived. This six-disc mega compilation features all of the background music heard not just in the main game but also in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero chapters; The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk, as well as the epilogue.

From the time you've begun your Paldean escapade with your starter, the showdown against Paldea's top gym leaders, the clash against Team Star, bringing down Titan Pokemons in search of mysterious ingredients, exploration to Area Zero, saving Ogerpon from the so-called Loyal Three in Kitakami, battling Blueberry Academy's finest trainers, your return to Area Zero for one last encounter, all the way to your encounter with the mythical Pecharunt, this soundtrack has it all. It even comes with a 36-page booklet that highlights the game's Paldean adventures.

This is a must-have for those who have fully completed their Paldean adventures.

Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Souran

The megahit anime series, Jujutsu Kaisen, has arrived at your fingertips with a tag-team fighting game where you can play as your favorite characters.

Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Souran
(PS5)

Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Souran
(Nintendo Switch)

Jujutsu Kaisen Senka Souran (Cursed Clash) is a fighting game based on the hit TV series where players get into tag-team brawls with their favorite characters.

Senka Souran features your favorite Jujutsu Kaisen characters such as Satoru Gojo, Yuji Itadori, Nobara Kugisaki, Megumi Fujishiro, Panda, Kento Nanami, and others. Each character has their own unique fighting styles and how you master them is entirely up to you. Best of all, they can be personalized to suit your tastes.

This game allows players to battle online either VS or co-op. The co-op part is where you and the others will team up against powerful enemies, especially in rush battles and survival battles.

As you enjoy kicking butts, Senka Souran features a Picture Drama mode where you will relive moments from the TV series first season as well as the movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0.

Fanatics of the megahit TV series got what they truly deserved, a cursed video game that is cursed enough to get you hooked for more because...this is Jujutsu Kaisen. Everybody loves this show and they're looking forward to playing as their favorites in this game. Are you cursed enough?

Fashion Dreamer

Playing dress-ups is part of every lady's childhood memories. When they were girls, they loved to dress up their favorite dolls with various clothing. Sadly, the whole dress-up pretend play is slowly fading away because of technology. Happily, however, there's a Switch game that will bring back the aura of every lady's childhood memory of playing dress-ups.

Fashion Dreamer

It's called Fashion Dreamer and it's a new Switch game from Marvelous that will bring back the childhood memory of playing dress-ups.

Set in the virtual space called Eve, Fashion Dreamer lets players communicate with various "muses" while enjoying various fashion styles, earning likes, and becoming the ultimate fashion influencer of their dreams.

In this game, players create their own muses, the in-game fashion models, and dress them with various outfits and accessories they've obtained after meeting various conditions. If you're happy with your styling, you can show it on the runway and earn likes. More likes mean more chances of boosting your influencer rank, and gaining access to even more stylish outfits and accessories.

With the Switch Online subscription, you can even showcase your fashion collection to the world stage and see how the world stacks up with their shared styles.

With its unique gameplay mechanics that bring back the lost childhood memory of playing dress-ups, Fashion Dreamer is the ideal simulation game for the Nintendo Switch for people who want to relax with a little game of dress-ups. Mind you, this whole dress-up game's going to be extremely addictive if you can't get enough of it.

PIKMIN 4

The newest Pikmin adventure has arrived on the Nintendo Switch as Pikmin 4 welcomes fans and newcomers to the series with new and exciting ways to master your favorite Pikmin pals in treacherous situations.

PIKMIN 4

Pikmin 4 is the newest Pikmin adventure where only you and a band of Pikmins can rescue members of the Rescue Corps and gather treasure while surviving through treacherous paths and enemies that are even more terrifying than the previous Pikmin adventure.

For the first time in a Pikmin adventure, you can personalize your own explorer and then set off on the newest journey where your mission is to rescue the stranded Rescue Corps members, fix the S.S. Shepherd, and collect treasures along the way. Be warned, this rescue mission is obviously a perilous one.

Perilous the journey indeed, you are joined by a flock of Pikmins along the way. Each Pikmin has different strengths you can take advantage of such as the fire-resistant Red Pikmin, waterproof Blue Pikmin, electric-proof Yellow Pikmin, heavyweight Purple Pikmin, poison-resistant White Pikmin, durable Rock Pikmin, and high-flying Winged Pikmin. 

They are joined by two new types of Pikmin that are proven to be useful along the way such as the Ice Pikmin with the ability to freeze enemies and water, and the Glow Pikmin that can, you guessed it, glow in the dark.

In addition to the new types of Pikmin, the rescue pup Oatchi can be proven to be useful for you and as the adventure progresses you can train Oatchi to unlock new abilities.

With familiar Pikmin gameplay mechanics aside, Pikmin 4 has new features such as collecting materials for construction or crafting new equipment, the Rescue Command Post where you can communicate with your crew or choose to go on Night Expeditions for the first time in a Pikmin game, the new Rewind Time feature where you can correct past mistakes or when you're stuck in a puzzling situation, unlockable landing spots, and Dandori Challenges where you will collect the most items before time runs out. There are so many ways and means you can do while surviving this perilous journey with a band of Pikmin pals alongside you. Don't forget Dandori Battles, where you will challenge a mysterious rival, collecting items before time runs out. The highest score wins.

Because it can also be played with two players, you can either battle with your pal in a Dandori Battle or team up in the Story mode by having the second player throw pebbles at enemies and lend useful items to the first player. 

With new and exciting ways to enjoy the newest Pikmin adventure, this is the one you'll keep coming back for more if you are really brave enough. Welcome aboard, explorers!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Following the end of Breath of the Wild, fans have been asking what happens next after the ending. The question has finally been answered as the long-awaited sequel to the said game has arrived and it promises to become one of the video game sensations of 2023.

The Legend of Zelda:
Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the long-awaited sequel to Breath of the Wild as players return to their Hyrulian adventure as Link as he uncovers a terrifying secret that could threaten the kingdom of Hyrule. Because this is set after the end of Breath of the Wild, every nook and cranny that was previously explored from the previous installment's been changed with new and exciting surprises in store for returning players along with new and returning faces to expect.

With the legendary gameplay mechanics still working in this game, Tears of the Kingdom features new abilities to master such as the ultra-beneficial Ultrahand ability, Fuse, Ascend, and Recall. Master these new abilities and you'll be ready to explore new and familiar locations along the way as well as fending off new and returning threats getting in your way.

In addition to new and familiar ways and means this game features, Tears of the Kingdom allows players to scan Legend of Zelda amiibo figures for useful items as well as bonus paraglider designs.

Fans of the Zelda series have been waiting for this since the end of Breath of the Wild and now that it's here, looks like it's a bag of rupees well-spent for this long-awaited sequel. This is going to be worth talking about when they play Tears of the Kingdom and once played, forever smitten like most Nintendo games, well done.

Expect this game to become one of the video game blockbuster hits of 2023 because being a Legend of Zelda game, no one can escape from such circulation this game delivers. Good luck with that. Anyway, now that the whole world's got their answer, it's going to be worth playing over and over again.

Welcome back, Link!

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The world of Super Mario Bros. comes to life on the big screen and no, we're not talking about the completely flawed live-action movie three decades ago. We're talking about the 3D CGI movie made in collaboration between Illumination, the animation studio behind the Despicable Me movies, and Nintendo.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The animated movie adaptation of the Super Mario franchise brings the world's most iconic video game to life and to please Nintendo fanatics worldwide, the movie looks just like the games themselves but with a shocking twist; the voices. This movie stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Jack Black as Bowser, and more.

The Hollywood voice cast may have thrown a curve to the fanatics, which is a real shocker this movie delivers, but the classic Super Mario formula is alive and kicking. It hits every viewer like it collected a Starman and runs through all enemies. Cue the Starman jingle. Aside from the memorable moments this movie delivers, it packs some easter eggs that will surprise moviegoers.

Despite the use of Hollywood celebs to voice the Mario characters, this is the real movie adaptation Mario fans deserved as it behaves just like the games themselves. Cue the stage clear music.

Fire Emblem Engage

The newest installment of the megahit Nintendo RPG franchise, Fire Emblem, has arrived and it promises to be one of the biggest RPG games to come out of the new year. Like it or not, the newest Fire Emblem game is ready to corner you into playing this game for all reasons.

Fire Emblem Engage

Fire Emblem Engage is the newest installment of Nintendo's Fire Emblem RPG games and this new game delivers everything the world loves about Fire Emblem in a totally new setting that will challenge even the most seasoned franchise veterans.

Set in the Continent of Elyos, an ancient evil is soon to be reawakened and with time running out, only the bravest of heroes loyal to the Divine Dragon will risk everything to defend Elyos from the ancient evil.

Players assume the role of Alear, the successor to the Divine Dragon and the main character of Fire Emblem Engage, as you will explore the Continent of Elyos, team up with new and familiar heroes, find Emblem Rings, and prevent the reawakening of the Fell Dragon. It doesn't matter which gender your main character will be because whoever you are, you are the hero Elyos needs.

In addition to teaming up with familiar Fire Emblem heroes and merging appearances, the new game features the Engage system which allows you to use weapons, skills, and other stuff from your favorite characters during turn-based battles, giving you various ways to turn the tides of battles. Because turn-based battles in Fire Emblem Engage are so intense and engaging, you'll need more than wits to survive and win.

While taking a break from progressing through the story, there are many ways to enjoy Fire Emblem Engage. From taking on fun-filled activities to getting to know your favorite heroes, it's all about taking your time to fully understand this game better, and because it features Online Play features (required Switch Online subscription), it's a lot more fun to enjoy with the rest of the world.

With memorable storytelling, the cast of characters, an improved turn-based battle system, and various ways to enjoy the game, this is the Fire Emblem game you won't be able to get away from because, like all Nintendo games, they're everywhere. 

If you haven't played it, chances are this game is going to pursue you and if you got caught by it, you'll find this Fire Emblem very addictive to the core with the Expansion Pass featuring incoming downloadable content coming soon, the fun continues.

Welcome everyone to the most enjoyable Fire Emblem game to date.

Pocket Monsters Scarlet and Violet

The newest Pokemon saga has arrived as fans and newcomers are welcome to a whole new world and a whole new way to enjoy their newest Pokemon adventure. Prepare for a magnificent ride toward the vibrant region of Paldea.

Welcome to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the newest chapter of the Pokemon franchise where players have been given unprecedented freedom to explore the Paldea region their way. Using every know-how from the previous game, Pokemon Legends Arceus, Scarlet and Violet deliver an open-world freedom that is so great, even your online buddies can enjoy and cross paths with you every time.

As a trainer who is enrolled in the academy, you will explore the vast wonders of the Paldea region on your own terms, catching Pokemon, battling trainers, uncovering secrets, saving the day, and fighting your way toward the Champion rank, this is the taste of your Paldean adventure and no matter which path you'll choose, it's all about being ready for everything in this game.

Because catching Pokemon is the cream of the crop of the games, the Paldea region is home to new and returning Pokemon such as the starters (Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly), Pokemon that can be commonly caught in the wild such as Lechonk, Smoliv, and Pawmi, and some version exclusives such as Armarogue for Scarlet players and Ceruledge for Violet players. Of course, like all good installments, trading's also a great way to complete your Paldean Pokedex, and later on in 2023, you can transfer your favorites from past installments and Pokemon Go via Pokemon Home connectivity. Better remind yourselves about the Gimmighoul.

The Paldea region is home to a mysterious phenomenon known as Terastal Phenomenon. By terastallizing a Pokemon, it changes its type to its Tera Type, a newfound advantage to cover its weaknesses. For instance, a Pikachu with a Flying Tera Type will be immune to Ground-type attacks, or a Tyranitar with a Ghost Tera Type will save you from a Fighting-type attack. If you teach a Pokemon with a Tera Blast move via TM, this move will attack using the same Tera Type it's on. Terastallizing is a new way to turn the tables of the battle.

Of course, every Pokemon has a different Tera Type so you can't say which is which. However, if you are looking for a Pokemon with the desired Tera Type you'll need, Tera Raid Battles is a way to go. By teaming up with other players, you can defeat and catch the Pokemon you'll need for future battles.

There are lots of new features in the game such as the Let's Go feature where you'll let your Pokemon do the battling as well as the Picnic feature where you can have fun with your favorite Pokemon and feed them sandwiches to make them more friendly to you. You can even personalize your Trainer Card as well as take pictures with you and your pals. Another enriching way to get used to this new region.

With new and exciting features that will keep you hooked to these installments, Scarlet and Violet truly is a bold new step forward for the Pokemon franchise. Like it or not, these new franchises will deepen your love for all things Pokemon further, and with you and your pals setting foot in the Paldea region, consider yourselves Bienvenidos, amigos.

Pokemon LEGENDS: Arceus

The world of Pokemon is all about trainers exploring new worlds, catching Pokemon, battling the best trainers, and becoming a true Pokemon master. For two and a half decades, the world of Pokemon continues to expand further for all the trainers who dream the impossible dream, but what if the world of Pokemon looks like before humans and Pokemon bond each other? Step back in time in an ancient civilization and witness the world of Pokemon as you've never witnessed before in the latest Pokemon adventure that takes back centuries ago in the land that will soon be known as the Sinnoh region.

Pokemon LEGENDS: Arceus

Pokemon LEGENDS: Arceus is a brand new Pokemon adventure where players go back in time and experience the majestic beauty of the Hisui region, a region that will be known centuries later as the Sinnoh region from the Diamond and Pearl games. That's right. This game is set centuries before Diamond and Pearl, even the characters you will meet in the game could be ancestors from familiar Diamond and Pearl characters, so there's a connection between the two timelines. 

In this different kind of Pokemon adventure, you are a member of the Galaxy Expedition Team, a team that specializes in surveying Pokemon across the region. At the start of your journey, you have been given a choice of three starter Pokemons that came from different regions such as Cyndaquill from the Johto region, Oshawott from the Unova region, and Rowlet from the Alola region. These three starters look familiar to you but when they reached their final evolution stages, they're not the ones you're familiar with.

As a member of the team's survey corps, your mission is to explore the different flora and fauna of the region and when told, you'll do what every Pokemon fan does best; catching. However, this isn't an easy task because with most Pokemon behaving differently in different areas, it's important not to rush while approaching near to it and catching it. You can try battling with it using your Pokemon and lower its HP before catching it, that's a classic method that surely comes in handy in a different setting.

At times, there are wild Pokemon coming to attack you, which is unheard of for a Pokemon game, so watch your step. If some wild Pokemon trying to attack you from all sides, it's best to either use your Pokemon to battle it or catch it. It's worth the risk but if you have taken too much damage, you'd better rush back to your base camp to heal yourself and your Pokemon. Aside from healing yourself, your base camp can be an essential place to craft various items. Of course, if you're itching for crafting materials or new recipes for cool items, you can visit the general store and craftworks for supplies and recipes. It pays to be prepared for more.

As you progress through the adventure, you might run into terrifyingly powerful Pokemons along the way. They're known as Alphas and they're bigger than normal and have glowing red eyes. When you encounter them, it's either fight or flight because their attacks are insanely powerful, which might come in handy when you got the guts to catch them.

The battle system in Pokemon LEGENDS: Arceus is different than most Pokemon games because there are two ways to use a Pokemon move such as Agile Style and Strong Style. The former cuts down power in favor of usable speed, making the user's next turn come sooner, while the latter cuts down action speed for added power. Use these styles efficiently because this will turn the tide of the battle in your favor.

Of course, personalization is included in this game and while you're not on an adventure, you can buy various clothing to personalize yourself. You can even go to the Photography Studio to show your style and your favorite Pokemon as well. It's one way to show the world how much you're enjoying this different kind of adventure.

In addition to the familiar Pokemon you will catch in the game, Pokemon LEGENDS: Arceus marks the debut of new Pokemons such as Wyrdeer, Basculegion, and Kleavor. Familiar Pokemon favorites such as Voltorb, Zorua, Zoroark, Braviary, and Growlithe have been given their Hisuian regions, giving the impressions of what they look like in the land that time forgot.

Although it's set in a different timeline from the Diamond and Pearl saga and features a different kind of gameplay mechanics compared to past installments, Pokemon LEGENDS: Arceus showcases a different kind of Pokemon adventure fans will never forget. 

If you've enjoyed last year's Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, you can give this new kind of Pokemon adventure a try. After all, both these games are set in the same place but with different timelines. It's the Pokemon adventure that time forgot but you'll never forget the awesome experience this game delivers. Consider this your true calling.

Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise and it also marks the 15th anniversary of the Diamond and Pearl games, making it the perfect moment for Nintendo to unveil the rebirth of the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl games for the Nintendo Switch. It's time to return to the Sinnoh region for the latest Pokemon adventure; Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl.

Pocket Monsters
Brilliant Diamond

Pocket Monsters
Shining Pearl

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl is the rebirth of the original Diamond and Pearl games launched on the Nintendo DS 15 years ago, welcoming fans and newcomers to the Sinnoh Region as they've never seen before.

Although less of a remake and more of a remastering unlike Fire Red/Leaf Green, Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, and Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee, the rebirth of the Diamond and Pearl games work just like the original, even better.

Like most Pokemon games, trainers can begin their journey with one of the starters such as Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup. As the adventure progress, trainers can explore through the wonders of the Sinnoh region, battling tough trainers, defeating Gym Leaders to win badges in order to enter the Pokemon League and defeat Cynthia the Sinnoh League Champion, thwart Team Galactic's evil plans, take on contests, and the most important of all, Gotta Catch 'em All! It's simple as that.

Fans of the original Diamond and Pearl games will be familiarized with the cool features that can be experienced in the remake such as using the Poketch, making underground secret bases, the Amity Square where you can stroll with your adorable little Pokemon permitted in that area, Poffin making, and the Capsule Decoration feature, not to mention different Pokemon appear exclusively in each feature such as Stunky for Diamond users and Glameow for Pearl users. Oh, and did we mention Hidden Moves as well? 

Since this is the rebirth of the Diamond and Pearl saga, these games come with new and exciting features such as taking your favorite Pokemon for a stroll everywhere, trainer personalization, and the new Ramanas Park area, open after you became a Hall of Famer, where you can encounter past legendaries using slates.

Of course, as you spend the rest of the game catching and evolving Pokemon to complete the Sinnoh Pokedex as well as the National Pokedex, trading with other players is also part of the Pokedex-completing experience and that's where Union Room comes in. Union Room allows players to trade or battle other players locally or online with the Nintendo Switch Online subscription. If that wasn't your thing, be patient because starting next year, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will become Pokemon HOME compatible, meaning you can transfer your favorite Pokemon to this game including those from the upcoming Pokemon Legends Arceus video game coming early next year.

What a way to celebrate 25 years of Pokemon as well as 15 years of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. The Sinnoh remakes really are a must-have for longtime Pokemon fans and if you're ready for another adventure, consider Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl your calling.

New Pokemon Snap

A long time ago, when you were in your early elementary years and you had a Nintendo 64, you may have stumbled into a classic video game titled Pokemon Snap, a game where you get to be a Pokemon photographer traveling to a faraway island, taking pictures of your favorite Pokemon. It was quite unique but it's nothing more of a distant memory for you until now...

New Pokemon Snap

Pokemon Snap is back on the Nintendo Switch and this time, it's even more picture-perfect than the original. Welcome to the New Pokemon Snap.

What is New Pokemon Snap, you may ask? It's a new Pokemon photography game that takes cues from the original Pokemon Snap and made it better, whatever it is. In this new game, players take on the role of a Pokemon photographer assigned to explore the wonders of the Lentil Region, surveying and photographing Pokemon living in the region.

Your goal is to create the best Pokemon Photodex featuring all the Pokemon photos you've shot at the Lental Region. From the harsh terrains, green forests, to the oceanside, you'll find plenty of Pokemon you can't wait to take pictures with. 

Of course, like the original, a simple Pokemon photo wasn't really enough. You need the right tools for the job if you want your photos to be more unique. For example, if you got access to the feature where you can throw fruits at a nearby Pokemon, you can use it if you want to take pics of Pokemons eating this delicious fruit you've thrown at them or if you have access to those mysterious orbs, you can throw it on a Pokemon and watch them glow and act differently. There are so many ways to take pictures of your favorite Pokemon so feel free to experiment with different features and here's hoping that your pictures will get the four-star rating, proof that your photos are unique.

Throughout this journey, you will encounter mysterious Pokemons that glow and no, they're not Shiny Pokemon as you may call it. They're different and those mysterious Pokemons can only be found in the Lentil region but what are they really? You'll have to find out to uncover these mysteries.

So, there you have it. The New Pokemon Snap feels just like the original Nintendo 64 video game but with so much of your favorite Pokemon desperate to get their shots taken by you, you will have fond memories about playing this rather unique Pokemon game that reminds you of your childhood moments. How will you snap?

Atsumare Doubutsu no Mori

The Doubutsu no Mori (Animal Crossing) franchise has finally landed on the Nintendo Switch with the brand new installment where players will get stranded on a wonderful journey where they can escape all their everyday stress of reality and enjoy their newest way to relax themselves with their new inhabitants. Welcome to Atsumare Doubutsu no Mori (Animal Crossing New Horizons).

Atsumare Doubutsu no Mori

Atsumare Doubutsu no Mori (Animal Crossing New Horizons) is the latest entry of the Doubutsu no Mori (Animal Crossing) franchise where players can enjoy their "me time" with new and memorable inhabitants just like past installments. In this new game, Tom Nook welcomes you to your own island getaway where you can spend your new life at a deserted island brimming with personality.

Players can make their island theirs by catching bugs and fishes, donate at the museum, plant flowers, add some conveniences to make your island lively for your new friends, explore, and more. During your island getaway, you can expect new and memorable characters to visit your island. Make sure you say hi to them just like what you do in past installments!

Also, you can craft new items to make life on the island easier. First, find some recipes, then explore around the island for materials required, and then visit Tom Nook's workbench to craft new items. If you are getting the hang of this island, you can make your island better by doing some good stuff such as building bridges, contribute resources and bells, and more. Not only your island will be better thanks to new and exciting features to unlock, but it will make the other inhabitants happy as long as they're not leaving.

This game is enjoyable with friends around you, that's why you can have up to eight players (up to four per system or up to eight with ad-hoc or online), to enjoy your island getaway and then share it to the world. You can use amiibo figures and cards to invite your favorite characters in-game.

With so much stuff going on around lately, it's good to know that once you have their newest installment, you can really take a break from all the everyday stress around you and relax in your island getaway with your new friends. This is definitely one of the best games to play this season and you should really thank Nintendo for bringing this hit franchise to the Switch.

Enjoy your island stay!

Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield

After months of waiting, the Pokemon franchise is expanded with an all-new saga featuring a new region full of new characters, new Pokemon, a mysterious new phenomenon, and a prophecy waiting to be uncovered. Welcome to Pokemon Sword and Shield, the next chapter of the Pokemon franchise.

So, what is Sword and Shield, you say? First and foremost, the new saga in the world of Pokemon welcomes players to the Galar Region, which is heavily inspired from Great Britain. Brit vibes aside, the new region is home to new Pokemon waiting to be caught.

At the start, players can choose one of the starters such as the Grass-type Grookey, the Fire-type Scorbunny, and the Water-type Sobble. With their starter set, players can explore the Galar Region catching new Pokemon, battle trainers, and conquer, yes really, gym battles, in the road to battle Leon and become the Galar Champion. It won't be easy but with the best Pokemon team with you, nothing is impossible.

There are plenty of Pokemon to catch in the Galar Region, be it new or returning. From new Pokemon such as Yamper, Corviknight, Morpeko, Cramorant, and Drednaw, to Galarian versions of familiar ones such as Ponyta and Weezing, every Pokemon is unique in every way and the key to victory lies between them.

Of course, there are version exclusives to expect in addition to cover legendary Pokemon such as Sword's Zacian and Shield's Zamazenta, and for the first time, different versions feature different gym leaders to compete. There are others, of course, so keep an eye out on what to expect per version.

Throughout your journey, Pokemon battles get even explosive due to the mysterious phenomenon known as Dynamax. Dynamax enlarges Pokemon for three turns, able to unleash massive moves that will turn the tide. In addition, a few Pokemon may change form under the guise of Gigantamax, such as Charizard, Drednaw, Alcremie, and Corviknight.

Believe it or not, you can catch one on Max Raid Battles and who knows, they might posses better stats than ordinary Pokemon. You might even have a crack at catching Gigantamax Pokemon as well but it won't be easy even with three NPCs fighting alongside you so it best to bring some friends before taking on. By clearing Max Raid Battles, you can win items and single-use TRs (reminscent of past TMs from early installments) full of powerful moves.

There are plenty of new features in the new installments such as going camping with your Pokemon. While camping, you can play with them and cook recipes your Pokemon will love to eat. Spending time with them makes them friendly and gain EXP.

Also, the way you use items to raise Pokemon has been recalibrated such as maxing your Pokemon with stat boosters anytime you want. If it's not your thing, you can send them to jobs to earn cash, EXP, or even stat boosts, depending on the job you choose.

Pokemon Sword and Shield will be compatible with next year's Pokemon Home service, which allows players to transfer Pokemon from past installments and Pokemon Go to Sword and Shield. However, only Pokemon listed to the Galar PokeDex are allowed. It's no wonder why fans grabbed pitchforks and yell in protest over the harsh decision. What's worse, with the advent of Dynamax mechanics, the whole Mega and Z stuff are now gone in Sword and Shield. Shame.

If you want to be a real Pokemon master, then this game is not for you. Good Pokemon masters always look back at their past achievements to salivate on their favorite Pokemon but what good not being a Pokemon master by not playing the latest installments despite the harsh decisions the producers made? It's hard to say but whether you like it or not, the newest Pokemon adventure will always leave its doors open to anyone who wish to start a new journey in the wonderful Galar Region. It's yours to explore if you're ready.

Yo-Kai Watch 4 ++

Last Summer, the blokes from Level 5 brought fans the latest installment of the Yo-Kai Watch franchise, called Yo-Kai Watch 4, and while this is basically an improvement compared to past installments, well, the new battle system is worth enjoying as well as the time-bending storyline, fans said they want some more. In response, the upgraded version of Yo-Kai Watch 4, called Yo-Kai Watch 4 ++, is out in the bag and into the Nintendo Switch and, for the first time, the PlayStation4, giving players more to expect the original doesn’t.

Yo-Kai Watch 4 ++ (PS4)

Yo-Kai Watch 4 ++ (Switch)

With YW 4++, fans can expect a bigger and more enjoyable Yo-Kai Watch experience with new co-op mode, new playable Yo-Kais to team up, and new quests to take on. Life on the human world and spirit world couldn’t get even bigger than this, even if its timey-wimey of course.

The Busters co-op mode have became a fan-favorite for the Yo-Kai Watch players and with the mode back on Yo-Kai Watch 4++, players can team up online to take on powerful bosses and score greater rewards. Trouble is, though, since this is on Switch and on PS4, online subscription (Switch Online/PlayStation Plus) is required, meaning players will have to waste their precious Yens to play this wondrous online co-op mode. Shame.

Anyway, if you think you are familiar with the original YW4 game, then think again because in YW4++, there are new locations to explore, new bosses to take on, and new playable Yo-Kai to team up. There's even a special guest appearance of Jinpei Jiba from the upcoming Youkai Gakuen Y movie as well.

If you are playing the original Yo-Kai Watch 4 game on the Nintendo Switch, you can purchase the upgrade pack DLC to take advantage of the new and exciting features offered on YW4++, including the wonderful but rather expensive Busters co-op mode. Once more, you can carry over your progress to this upgraded version as well so you can continue where you left off while experiencing additional stuff. You get the idea.

The Yo-Kai Watch franchise has been one of Level 5's most successful franchise ever made and inspirited fans the world over. With YW4++, the franchise expands to further heights because not only the Switch version is offered but for the first time for PS4 users. Sounds controversial but there's nothing they can do. Still, whichever console they're playing, YW4++ promises to stir up some memories for the fans who are spending the rest of the day jumping through time, teaming up with new and familiar Yo-Kai characters, and enjoy the enriching storyline that changed the franchise forever. The more you know.

Yo-Kai Watch 4: Bokura Wa Onaji Sora wo Miageteiru

For five years, Level 5's hit Yo-Kai Watch franchise reshaped the monster genre for today's generation with over a hundred Yo-Kais to befriend and battle while exploring different worlds and timelines. After five years, the world of Yo-Kai Watch has arrived on the Nintendo Switch and this will be the biggest Yo-Kai Watch adventure yet.

Yo-Kai Watch 4:
Bokura Wa Onaji Sora wo Miageteiru

Yo-Kai Watch has finally arrived on the Nintendo Switch and with Yo-Kai Watch 4, you control the fate of three different timelines as you will venture through different timelines, befriending new and returning Yo-Kais, and uncover the secrets of the spirit world. In the present world, you get to play as Keita Amano and Fumika Kodama. In the future world, meanwhile, you get to play as Natsume Amano, Touma Tsukinami, and Akinori Arihoshi. And in the past, you play as Shin Shimomachi. Believe it or not, these characters can join the fight alongside their Yo-Kai friends as well as powering up their skills to make them more suitable for their next battles.

The battle system has been massively improved as well because instead of the traditional battle system that you are familiarized with, it uses the improved version of the battle system derived from Yo-Kai Watch Busters game so your character can freely battle at your disposal. Mastering the characters' spirit weapons, mastering every Yo-Kai Watch's skills on battle, mastering the new Stopwatching feature, this new battle system becomes even more strategic than ever.

There's even more to this because while playing on the future world, you can unleash Shadowside versions of your favorite Yo-Kais such as Jibanyan and Komasan, making battles even more fiercer, especially boss battles. Also, Toma's Yo-Kai Watch Ogre allows him to transform himself as one of the spirit warriors or when equipped with a divine sword, giving him the ability to become one of the divine gods, the results are even more twice as awesome.

Different timelines come with different Yo-Kais to meet and whether if you are exploring through the past, present, and the future, there's a new Yo-Kai waiting to be befriended so don't be shy. They deserved to be part of your temporal adventure. 

Oh, and keep an eye out for some special guests lurking around on Yo-Kai Watch 4. Don't know who they are but they are famous enough to join the cast. Just ask Gegege no Kitaro and the Omuta City mascot, that's for sure.

Remember the Yo-Kai Arks you got from the toy stores ever since the Shadowside era? You can scan it with your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and gain lots of goodies that will be proven useful on your adventure, whatever that means.

There are so many ways to do in Yo-Kai Watch 4 but we'll leave it here for now but anyway, with its improved graphics, improved battle system, immense storyline that spans different timelines, new and returning Yo-Kais to meet, and different ways to play, the latest Yo-Kai Watch game promises to bring new and returning fans an adventure they will never forget because with the past, present, and future joining forces, this is by no means the biggest Yo-Kai Watch adventure in ages, for good times and bad times, and since this is on the Nintendo Switch, you can play it anywhere you want as long as you're not making a ruckus on everyone around you.

Good luck on your biggest Yo-Kai adventure yet!