This past weekend, Sega held a closed network test for their upcoming kart racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PlayStation 5. To say that I had fun would be an understatement. For the three days that the beta was online, my living room sounded like an arcade — character one-liners being…
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…
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…
In news that will excite the avid fans of one of Nintendo’s most humble yet storied titles, a recent filing with Japan’s patent office shows that at the end of September Nintendo filed a trademark for “Tomodachi Life,” which is of course the name of a cult classic 2013/2014 3DS…
You may or may not be familiar with the in-person Nintendo stores in New York, Tokyo, and Osaka, fun and expansive storefronts with a variety of goods and set pieces. Well, another store in the chain is opening in Kyoto, Japan, and we’ve got a glimpse at what it’ll be…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom continues to mesmerize players months after release with its rich Hyrule full of creativity and thoughtful design… so thoughtful, in fact, that the creators are adamant they can’t add or iterate on it in any way. Speaking to Telegraph about the world…
In a move akin to an arsonist trying to wipe the soot off his hands as he precariously makes his way out of a burning building, John Riccitiello retires as CEO of Unity after the company’s worst month of PR ever. Riccitello walks after a firestorm erupted over an announced…
It’s that time of the year again, folks! Amazon Prime day is here, and for us it’s all about Nintendo. From Switch games, to toys and accessories, we just love ourselves some Mario, Pokémon, and everything in between. Below you’ll find a plethora of goodies on sale that we think…
Last week saw the surprise reveal of Lego Animal Crossing as a theme with a short teaser. Now, we finally have a look at what’s coming! Five sets will be included in what is hopefully the first wave of many and they’ll release on March 1st, 2024. Here’s the full…
Just a few days ago, Nintendo confirmed that the world of Animal Crossing would be joining the likes of Super Mario and Sonic by receiving its very own Lego treatment. Unlike Mario, it appears Animal Crossing is much more traditionally in nature, with mini figs, galore. Today, Lego finally pulled…
With the now ongoing collaboration with the Seattle Aquarium and the newly released Switch Lite ACNH bundles, Nintendo is in a mood to celebrate Animal Crossing. With the arrival of autumn comes the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fall Favorites Sweepstakes, bringing five prize packets up for grabs. Each pack includes…
You may have heard that just a few weeks ago, the Van Gogh Museum announced an exciting collaboration with none other than Pokémon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this Amsterdam-based gallery. The announcement revealed that a series of Pokémon artwork inspired by Van Gogh’s works would be showcased at…
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…
Been hankering to pick up some first-party Switch titles? Best Buy’s got you covered with a brand-new sale where you can get nearly 50% off on select titles, making it one of the best deals available for certain games. The list includes: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at $52.99 The…
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,…
