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…
Splatoon has quickly become one of Nintendo’s most popular franchises, with three games being released so far, a plethora of merchandise and collabs under its belt, and numerous mangas available to the masses over the years. Nintendo of Japan has now revealed that a new app featuring the Splatoon manga…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
Nintendo just dropped the bombshell that has been a long time coming – the Nintendo Switch is getting a smaller model, and they’re bringing back the “Lite” moniker. With a traditional D-pad, smaller size, and slightly better battery life, it’s already looking like a great alternative for those who won’t…
It’s official! After months of speculation, Nintendo has unveiled the Nintendo Switch Lite, a smaller, all-in-one version of the Nintendo Switch. At $100 less than the standard Switch’s RRP, it’s cut down in features — there’s no docking support, HD rumble, IR sensors, or detachable Joy-Con. At the…
It’s time for another monthly update for Nintendo Switch Online’s NES library — though this month’s is a mite more interesting than normal. The two games — Donkey Kong 3 and Wrecking Crew — are both fairly unsurprising, arcade-y additions to the library. What’s more intriguing is the addition of…
Nintendo’s latest mobile game, Dr. Mario World, is live for iOS and Android devices! The company’s latest foray into mobile gaming sees the Dr. Mario franchise get a bit of a refresh, crossing over with gameplay not unlike other mobile titles Bejeweled and Candy Crush Saga. While the titular Dr….
Dr. Mario World hasn’t even been released for 24 hours, and dataminers have already cracked open the lid to find a whole hospital’s worth of physicians who will soon be added. While the game started off with a relatively lean roster of Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Toad, Toadette, Bowser, Bowser…
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Now entering its third year, Pokémon GO is doing better than ever. The initial fervor is gone, but the content (and cash) keeps on coming, with GO ranking as the second most successful western developed mobile title. In its three year period, the game has accrued an estimated $2.65 billion…
Pokémon series director and producer Junichi Masuda has said that for a hypothetical Pokémon Snap 2 to be made, it would need to have a “very unique twist.” The topic of Pokémon Snap 2 was brought up at the end of an interview with Masuda by GameCentral, which was mostly…
Furyu’s 3DS SaGa-esque RPG The Alliance Alive is getting an HD boost on Switch this year, and today NIS America showed off a character trailer that highlights the core cast. From humans to a lizard man to dog-eared demons, it offers a brief glimpse at the characters you’ll be working…
Just days ago we learned that Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and its sequel, Hacker’s Memory, would be ported to Nintendo Switch, and now it looks like we already have a closer look at the release! Bandai Namco has provided fans with the box art of the 2-in-1 package today —…
Action-adventure sandbox game Terraria has been a favorite among fans of the genre for years, and we were all ecstatic to hear about it finally making its way to Nintendo Switch just last month. Now it appears that players have another release to look forward to, as the physical launch…
Get ready to show off your love for Chaos (Pear) and Order (Marina), all you Squid Kids and Ocotlings! Nintendo’s stepping it up and offering some new products for anyone who’s planning to take part in Splatoon 2’s final Splatfest. Up for sale in the company’s online store right now…
