Researchers in China have discovered that the Nintendo Switch exercise title, Ring Fit Adventure, may help alleviate depression and improve the quality of sleep of those who regularly play it. The study, published on JMIR Publications (via Automaton) and conducted by Jilin University’s Kexin Huang and Lei Song, trialed 84…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
It seems EA remembered its rather controversial 2008 marketing tactics, because today’s news sounds like a real blast from the past. On the company’s website this morning, EA announced that it has started by a new advertising arm called, fittingly, EA Advertising. While innocent in and of itself, the description…
Researchers in China have discovered that the Nintendo Switch exercise title, Ring Fit Adventure, may help alleviate depression and improve the quality of sleep of those who regularly play it. The study, published on JMIR Publications (via Automaton) and conducted by Jilin University’s Kexin Huang and Lei Song, trialed 84…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
It seems EA remembered its rather controversial 2008 marketing tactics, because today’s news sounds like a real blast from the past. On the company’s website this morning, EA announced that it has started by a new advertising arm called, fittingly, EA Advertising. While innocent in and of itself, the description…
With the upcoming release of Rayman Legends Retold happening on all platforms, there was a fear that the original version of the game would be delisted from digital storefronts. Thankfully, that isn’t the case, at least according to Ubisoft. In a response to a fan inquiry on Twitter, the official…
During Pokémon GO’s Season of Memories in Motion a new feature was introduced – Daily Discoveries. Each day of the week would have different events and/or perks (but only happening Sunday through Friday). Already there were longstanding events for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, so it was quite the surprise when…
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…
Likely in a bid to promote the upcoming Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Nintendo has uploaded the full 99 track OST for Wii Sports Resort to Nintendo Music. While a rather accomplished sequel all things considered, it never seemed to catch on quite like the original Wii Sports. Some of that…
Over the last two years, Nintendo and Palworld developer Pocketpair have been engaged in a legal battle over similarities between Pokémon, one of the largest franchises in entertainment history, and Palworld, the hit 2024 monster catching game. As the court case has dragged on, Nintendo has attempted different angles to…
In what feels like a truly bizarre answer coming from a major video game company, Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has stated that he believes streamers and influencers are causing “a bit of a crisis” for RPGs when it comes to showcasing the genre. Streaming culture has been…
The 2026 North American International Championships for all competitive Pokémon games are happening this weekend in New Orleans! For this big event, multiple Twitch Drops have been activated for Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Champions, and Pokémon Trading Card Game Live. For Pokémon GO, Trainers can watch and earn a…
Nintendo of Japan has temporarily suspended the sales of its multi-language Switch 2 after the company suspected buyers were hoarding them to later scalp. In a post on Twitter, the company made the announcement by writing, “We temporarily suspended sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 (multilingual support) on the Nintendo…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
