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…
The holiday season is now just a few months away, and to many that leaves a lot to look forward to. With a vast assortment of highly-anticipated game releases just around the corner, the wait can feel almost agonizing. A good way to make that wait feel shorter is to…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
A number of retailers around the world are offering bonuses for people who pre-order Pokémon Sword & Shield, and it looks like Best Buy is no exception. Purchasing the Double Pack ahead of the game release will earn you a collectible coin that depicts Legendaries Zacian and Zamazenta, along with…
It’s time to strum those guitar strings to the beat of the Pokémon theme song, as a whole bunch of musical themed goods are making their way to Japan Pokémon Center stores in a couple of weeks. That’s right: Pikachu, Zeraora, and other familiar ‘mon are hitting the stage in…
There are a lot of reasons to like the Nintendo Switch Lite, and one of those is just how well it pops aesthetically. While we’ve known of some accessories to come that’ll suit its smaller size, 8BitDo is upping their game by matching the look of the Lite instead. …
The next season of the Pokémon anime seems like it’s set to shake up the status quo a bit. As we learned at the start of the month, instead of focusing on a single new region (in this case Galar), it would feature all previous locales. Now, we may have…
Not long after its initial reveal — and with less than a month until its release — Nintendo has dropped a new Ring Fit Adventure trailer that goes over the game in detail, this time with 100% plastic people presenting it. While the basic modes, exercises, and concepts are all…
Final Fantasy music is, on average, some of the best you can encounter in all of video games, so who wouldn’t want a collection of great tunes — especially from the recently remastered Final Fantasy VIII? Well, Squeenix has your back, as a FFVIII “Revival” soundtrack has been announced. Running…
An amiibo I wish I hadn’t missed out on was the Yarn Poochy. Such a good boy doesn’t deserve that kind of neglect, but that’s what happens when stock numbers are limited. Though Yarn Yoshi still shows up on store shelves, there’s no sign of Poochy. It’s not a perfect…
Need a quick place to store your Nintendo Switch Lite when you’re taking it on the go? Consider this upcoming Pokémon Sword & Shield pouch, featuring the Galarian starters in all their adorableness. From Grookey with his stick, to Scorbunny dashing away, to Sobble being a sad little fella —…
A new line of collaboration goods is coming to Pokémon Centers in Japan, reminding you that no matter what time of day it is, there’s a way to share it with Pokémon. The collection comes courtesy of illustrator Nagano, known for some popular characters and their associated Line stickers, who’s…
While Mario Kart Tour is in the spotlight on mobile, Nintendo has a little something for all you at-home racers, too. Two new Mario Kart racing wheels for Switch are being released, and they’re streets ahead of the old Wii Wheel. Featuring that trademark “M” and a pair…
Kirby’s been taking on plenty of frequent foes all across Dream Land and beyond, but there’s one boss that just never stops coming right back at ya. More dedicated than Dedede and more recurring than Kracko, Whispy Woods was Kirby’s very first boss fight and has cropped up in some…
You can now pre-order The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild: Zelda Breath of the Wild Ver. Nendoroid at Play-Asia. The Good Smile Company has given us a glimpse of the finalized version of their upcoming Zelda Nendoroid based on her Breath of the Wild appearance, with an entry…
