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…
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom look like solid upgrades over their Switch 1 counterparts, but the majority of new features will be tied to a smartphone app called “Zelda Notes.” While we already know…
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,…
Awards season is still happening, and while most of the world has been busy talking way, way, WAY too much about one man slapping another on public television, the actual award shows — you know, the things that are meant to honor the artistic achievements of people in various industries…
Updated on 4/8/2022 – 12:15 p.m. PT: Clarified information about the store’s location and added that the store is open. It’s always the most exciting part of any theme park — consumerism! Well, that’s kinda baked into theme parks from the ground up, but the newly-renovated “Feature Presentation” store that’s just…
Love a twin stick shooter? This may catch your eye — bullet-hell RPG Archvale, made by a couple of UK indie devs, is now getting a physical release courtesy of Super Rare Games. Rebuild the arch… ⚔️ At it again with @PlayHumbleGames alongside @_phops & @_idoz, for their bullet-hell…
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (the movie) releases today, which is apparently just the beginning of a planned Sonic Cinematic Universe (SCU?) by Paramount. But, in the words of the SA2 fandub Dr. Eggman (you know the one), director Jeff Fowler is gonna go higher — he’s gonna pass up the…
Call your dad, grab money from the ATM, and clear out your inventory — there’s an official recreation of an EarthBound department store popping up soon, specifically based on the luxurious, multi-tiered layout of Fourside’s department store. It’s going to be held at the Enjoyment of Life Exhibition (run by…
A brand-new video has been shared on Nintendo’s YouTube, and it might be the cutest one yet. We’ve shared this series of Japanese picture books in the past, but it would appear Nintendo has decided It’s Kirby Time. This narrated day in Dream Land is lovable for a…
Have you been itching to test your Metroid Dread skills since the game’s next update was teased during the last Nintendo Direct? Well, now you can dive right in and download it! The new second major update adds a Boss Rush mode to the game, where your health carries over…
Not content with just Splatoon 2 and Animal Crossing for the month of April, Nintendo Switch Online has seen the addition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land options to its library of customizable icon rewards. Included are the usual suspects like Kirby, Meta Knight, and Bandana Waddle Dee, but also…
Niantic’s next event in Pokémon GO will be embracing the Spring season (for Northern Hemisphere Trainers at least). Just in time for Easter, Pokémon donning Spring flower crowns will be revisiting Pokémon GO, as well as a few more costumed Pokémon and Tapu Bulu. Beginning on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022…
The Tales series is in the midst of 25th anniversary celebrations (even though it’s now been over 26 years since the release of Tales of Phantasia in December 1995). Meanwhile, it has in fact been 25 years since the release of Atelier Marie in 1997, kicking off 25 years of…
Pick a god and pray — the return of the Pocky & Rocky series in Pocky & Rocky Reshrined finally has a firm release date for the West. It’ll be coming out on June 24th, roughly two months after its imminent Japanese release date of April 21st. And the developers…
Here’s a way to stay funky fresh — the official Japanese Splatoon 3 website is up and running. With info on the game’s various modes, slick screenshots, and some smooth art, it’s a nice resource to refresh yourself on any of the game’s features prior to the next round of…
