Pokémon Sword and Shield Mystery Gift explained - how to download Mystery Gifts and Wild Area News explained

Mystery Gift has returned in Pokémon Sword and Shield. First appearing in Pokémon Gold and Silver, this feature allows you to download free gifts - be it a special Pokémon or a pre-order bonus. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, it has additional functions, such as connecting to your Poké Ball Plus and receiving Wild Area News. On this page: How to access Mystery Gift in Pokémon Sword and Shield Get a Mystery Gift explained in Pokémon Sword and Shield Get the Wild Area News explained in Pokémon Sword and Shield Take a Stroll with Poké Ball Plus explained in Pokémon Sword and Shield Currently Available Mystery Gifts in Pokémon Sword and Shield Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield - Overview trailer How to access Mystery Gift in Pokémon Sword and Shield Mystery Gift is available from the very beginning of Pokémon Sword and Shield, and you can find it by opening your X menu. [Read More]

Pokémon Sword and Shield's Galarian Slowpoke - location and everything else you need to know

Galarian Slowpoke is a new form being introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield to tease the later arrival of the Expansion Pass. As part of a free update launching January 9th, 2020, you can get a taste of some characters coming in the Expansion Pass - and walk away with the newly added Galarian Slowpoke form while you're at it. If you're looking for others already available in the game, our Pokémon Sword and Shield Galarian Pokémon form list can be of assistance. [Read More]

Respawn tells disgruntled Titanfall community "help is coming ASAP" after years of DDOS attacks made online "unplayable"

Respawn has finally declared it is prepared to tackle long-running problems with Titanfall on PC. In a tweet, the developer said "help is coming ASAP" in response to ongoing DDOS attacks that affect those trying to play the first-person shooter online. We're aware of ongoing DDOS attacks affecting @Titanfallgame. To the Titanfall community: Help is coming ASAP. — Respawn (@Respawn) April 5, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. [Read More]

Shadow of the Colossus lizards, fruit trees, health and stamina upgrades explained

Shadow of the Colossus lizards and fruit trees are two types of collectable you can find while exploring the vast forbidden lands. These give you stamina and health upgrades respectively. The good news is though the requirements for how many lizard tails and pieces of fruit required for 100% completion on PS4 is far more lenient, you still have to find some on your way to a Platinum Trophy. [Read More]

So, what do you actually do in No Man's Sky?

"Space is big", wrote Douglas Adams in The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. "You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space..." It's a description that could not only apply to No Man's Sky, the enormous PlayStation 4 game being developed by the tiny Hello Games studio in Guildford, but also one that you sense would bring a smile to the lips of its likeable and loquacious lead, Sean Murray. [Read More]

Sony is "actively investigating" Sifu's early access download issues

If you've been struggling to download Sifu on PS5 this afternoon, you're not alone. Sloclap has confirmed that unspecified "issues" are preventing some from downloading the Early Access version of the fighting game. "We are aware that there are issues preventing the download of Sifu through the early access on the PlayStation Store, and are very sorry for the inconvenience," the development team explained via a tweet posted to the game's official Twitter account earlier today. [Read More]

Super Mario Odyssey review | Eurogamer.net

One of the most daring and influential game designs of all time makes a long overdue comeback in Mario's most madcap adventure yet. In a year when Nintendo has launched a new concept in game consoles alongside editions of its most treasured series, Zelda and Mario, it's been tempting to draw a line between the two games and dare to hope that Super Mario Odyssey could be as bracing a reinvention as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. [Read More]

The latest Pokémon animated short deals with Nessa's career

The lesson from the latest Pokémon: Twilight Wings animated short is that women can, in fact, do it all - and focuses on Nessa as she struggles with a crisis of confidence in her career decisions. After a series of defeats, Nessa begins to doubt herself after Chairman Rose suggests her modelling is getting in the way of her career as a gym leader. A new modelling job brings back childhood memories, and a chance encounter restores her confidence in her ability to excel at both passions. [Read More]

The Nintendo Wii and DSi Shop channels have been offline for days

UPDATE 23/3/22: Nintendo has finally commented on the Wii and DSi eShop channels, after days of unexplained downtime and increasing fan concern over their future. In a statement to Eurogamer this morning, Nintendo said the storefronts were "undergoing maintenance", with no word on when they might return. "The Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop are currently undergoing maintenance," a Nintendo spokesperson said. "We will provide an update at a later date. [Read More]

Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Amiibo features detailed - report

Last week it was revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD would feature an all new dungeon that would require the Wolf Link Amiibo to access. Now the full details regarding the game's Amiibo functionality has been allegedly revealed via Famitsu leak at Hokanko-alt (translated via Nintendo Everything). First off, this new dungeon is accessible in "certain places" and sounds like more of a challenge mode. Entitled " [Read More]