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,…
HAL Laboratory has been delighting Nintendo fans for decades, most famously with all things Kirby. Now, though, they’re sending another round, floating friend out into the world to make a living via the gig economy. Part Time UFO is a Switch port of HAL’s first mobile title, titled Hataraku UFO…
Ready for harvest in 2021, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town will be available in Japan a month before the game’s North American release. Since it’ll be February 25th before we know it, various pre-order bonuses from different retailers in Japan have popped up. The usual physical swag is…
Thanks to the recent release of The Crown Tundra expansion, players are no doubt roaming around Galar again in Pokémon Sword and Shield. If you think your team is up to snuff or you’re really taken with some of your newest captures, you can put them to the test in…
Over the last few weeks Nintendo invited all challengers to hop online and test their might against one another in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The North American Online Open was the latest in the Nintendo Versus autumn series, this last weekend playing host to matches between Regions 3 & 4…
That’s a wrap on Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Halloween festivities, with Jack now sleeping off his sugar high for the next year. What isn’t done, though, is the fall season which is continuing to change how your island looks and what’s available to collect and experience. Have a look at…
Dragon Quest is one of several series celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2021, right alongside the Legend of Zelda, Castlevania, Metroid, and more. Typically with such a milestone we can expect new announcements and releases, and it appears the RPG stalwart is no exception. During the Dragon Quest X Fall…
Get ready to hum the bassline and fly like a butterfly, because Sega’s getting funky with their latest 60th Anniversary retrospective. Previously they came out swinging with the Crazy Taxi series, but this time it’s all about cel shaded style and a fight for free expression. That’s right – it’s…
Once again candy has conquered chaos in Splatoon 2, with this weekend’s Splatfest rerun going to Team Treat. Though all you pranksters may’ve plotted revenge since the last time this Halloween event was live, there’s no stopping a sugar rush this strong. With a thrilling 2-1 performance #TeamTreat are…
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Looking for some new adorable Pokémon-themed merchandise to don this season trainers? Clothing brand BAPE, well known for its collaborations with various major companies and brand names, will be partnering up next with The Pokémon Company to bring everyone’s favorite pocket monsters into a new art style. The latest line…
Have you ever wanted to carry the Sword of the Creator with your own bare hands? You may not be able to discover the hero’s relic at some old sanctuary or purchase an actual skin-cutting replica of Byleth’s trusty weapon from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, but Intelligent Systems is giving…
Every intrepid explorer and Pokémon Trainer on their way to Planet PNF-404 or the Galar region should save up some more Platinum Points. This last month, My Nintendo has been on a spree adding physical rewards to their growing catalog. Starting today, Pikmin and Pokémon fans in Japan will be…
