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,…
Another round of party games from The Jackbox series is here! The latest and greatest, The Jackbox Party Pack 8, adds five new games to the series. Grab a smart device and get ready to draw your heart out with friends thanks to games like Drawful: Animate and Weapons, or…
You probably got this, or so we think… Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy from Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal is only two weeks away from release. In preparation for the game’s upcoming debut, an official launch trailer has been unveiled by Square Enix featuring another look at the title’s combat, characters,…
Following this week’s news of the Nintendo Switch OLED Model boosting software sales in the UK, it seems the console itself is also seeing some success regarding its debut in Japan. According to Famitsu, the OLED Model sold 138,409 units in its first three days alone. When including the standard…
Whether you’re already exploring its depths or are bracing for a new adventure into the haunting planet of ZDR in Metroid Dread, surely you could use some calming beats to relax to after a break. The lo-fi hip hop album Samus & Chill from Tune In With Chewie and GameChops…
Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality has had some trouble getting out the door, it seems. The first-person adventure is a new, upgraded version of the VR title Doctor Who: The Edge of Time. Originally slated to release on September 30th, the game was pushed back to October 14th at…
It’s safe to say that there will never be a shortage of Dragon Quest merchandise, especially when it comes to the iconic Slimes. Square Enix is bringing fans new items specifically tailored to those who love to travel — and travel in style! From footwear to luggage adornments, these new…
Later this month the Hobonichi Mother Project will bring to the world (well, mostly Japan) a second Mother tribute book. Pollyanna 2 will feature several artists, all showcasing their love for the series. A preview video was shared that gives a brief look at some of the illustrations and comics…
While they may not be one of the most iconic platforming duos around, the cavemen Joe & Mac have stuck around thanks to Data East’s back catalogue continuing to be ported to the likes of Nintendo Switch Online. Now the two are getting a remake, though it’s quite a bit…
It isn’t the Season of Mischief in Pokémon GO without a big Halloween event! Niantic is making this year’s spooky gathering into a big two-part event and it starts soon! Beginning on Friday, October 15th at 10 a.m. (your local time), you’ll find some new Costumed Pokémon, new chapters in…
The Pokémon Company’s Nintendo Switch and mobile puzzle game, Pokémon Cafe Mix, is not only getting revamped this year, but it also has a new name – Pokémon Cafe ReMix. The name change was announced back in August, yet details of the retooled version didn’t include a release date. Today,…
The Nintendo Switch may see another Mega Man game soon! Rockman X DiVE, a mobile game (and known as Mega Man X DiVE in the west), had a brand new update that included some interesting code. As reported by Rockman Corner, the app’s latest datamine includes code mentioning Nintendo Switch (as…
Universal Studios Japan is wasting no time with integrating the Pokémon brand into the theme park! Last week it was announced in a press release that The Pokémon Company and Universal Studios Japan “enter[ed] a long-term partnership to jointly explore groundbreaking entertainment that will immerse guests into the world of…
