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,…
Announced last month, Yooka and Laylee have arrived in a new universe today. In a world where teams pilot robot mechas called Voltas, Yooka will have to dress the part and wear some pants to take part in the crossover with Volta-X. Playtonic Games’ punny duo from Yooka-Laylee will meet…
If you can’t get enough of puzzles, Jupiter’s got your number – S5, to be exact. The latest entry in their seemingly never-ending stream of nonograms has been announced and is just around the corner. You can play through new puzzles in familiar modes when Picross S5 arrives…
The original Metal Gear Solid was an iconic revelation when it first released back in 1998 and it’s still a cultural touchstone for the video game industry – everyone recognises that alert sound effect. Now you’ll be able to show your love for the classic title with some new merch…
The Mario vs. Luigi Tour is now live in Mario Kart Tour, putting brother against brother in a different kind of mobile racing competition. On top of that, a new driver has finished tuning up and is ready to put together some success. Builder Luigi, as seen in…
It’s almost time for Geoff Keighley to take to the stage and dole out some recognition to the years biggest and best at The Game Awards 2020! The grandest prize of all is naturally the Game of the Year award, and if you’re curious what’s in contention, you can check…
Update (9/28/21): Premium Bandai US has added the Kirby Plush USB Warmer to its storefront! You can now pre-order the cutie for $55. You have until October 30th to place your orders, and your Kirby will then ship in December this year. The power of science is staggering….
We’re halfway through November, with autumn giving way to winter. As the temperature drops, Smash Ultimate has decided this is the perfect time to show some more skin. In the three-day Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event "No Sleeve Society", starting on Friday, characters with sleeveless tops will be parading…
There’s just a few days to go until we can return to Breath of the Wild’s rendition of Hyrule in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity! As one final push for the game, Nintendo has released a launch trailer, which you can check out below. Hyrule Warriors: Age of…
Nintendo dropped a hefty trailer earlier today for Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ upcoming winter update, revealing a ton of surprises for players to look forward to. Now, Nintendo didn’t stop there when it came to teasing the future festive fun, however, as it has gone into further detail over on…
Have you been looking for a new shooter to play on your Switch? If so, you’re in luck, as the WWII shooter Sniper Elite 4 is now available for Nintendo Switch. Sniper Elite 4 is a stealth-strategy action game set in WWII Italy that focuses on using long-range weapons in…
The Pokémon Company International has released the first interview in a four-part series that focuses on the creative minds behind Pokémon: Twilight Wings. The first interview focuses on Mizutamari Higashi, the illustrator and main concept artist. While there were numerous questions asked regarding the series and her work, there are…
Nintendo has been introducing the new instructors joining Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise on social media this month. While we haven’t met Karen, the last of the trio of new fitness mentors, today we can try out boxing to the beat of pop tunes. Just head on over to…
