Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
It should be no surprise to anyone that some of the earliest Nintendo Switch 2 games were started as Switch 1 exclusives. While Nintendo was working to finalize the hardware specifications of its latest system, devs were busy working on new projects that would then be ported over to newer…
As part of a big interview with Automaton, Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi was asked whether Square Enix had plans for DLC for its upcoming remake trilogy closer. While the idea has been floated around in several different interviews always, nothing has been said about what that DLC…
It’s the final day of Amazon Prime Day, and if you’ve been waiting to pick up Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 games, accessories, or hardware, this is your last chance to score some of the event’s biggest discounts. While many deals have already sold out, there are still plenty…
Hamster Corporation has announced that the arcade version of the first Tekken title will soon arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2. Available on the Nintendo eShop on June 25th, the 1994 arcade game that kicked off Bandai Namco’s popular fighting franchise is the latest installment in Hamster’s Arcade Archives series,…
After mere weeks of build-up, Star Fox will be hitting Switch 2 tomorrow, June 25th, 2026. A remake of Star Fox 64, which remains one of the best rail-shooters ever, the game promises to expand the story segments of the original while also updating the visual design for modern expectations….
New details have emerged for Capcom’s next Resident Evil remake, confirming support for amiibo and HDR. Spotted by journalist Felipe Lima (via GoNintendo), the features were confirmed on the Japanese listing for Resident Evil Veronica on the Nintendo eShop. Further specifics have yet to be revealed, but this may indicate…
As was heavily rumored over the last few weeks, Rockstar Games has announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will be going live on June 25th, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Much was written about what the price would be, and seemingly the naysayers were correct:…
Welcome back to Day 2 of Amazon Prime Day! Amazon’s biggest shopping event outside of Black Friday is back with huge discounts on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games, accessories, and hardware. Whether you’re looking to expand your game library, upgrade your setup, or add more storage to your…
Jersey Jack Pinball has released a trailer giving a full reveal of the Sonic the Hedgehog machine it teased last week. The cabinet features custom sculptures of Sonic, Amy, and Dr. Eggman, advanced RGB-LED lighting, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and a 27-inch LCD screen featuring art and animation from Sonic…
First 4 Figures has announced that it will soon be opening pre-orders for its Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Elephant Mario statue. Set to go live on July 2nd, 2026, you can currently sign up for a $10 off coupon once reservations open. As you would imagine, the statue is a…
In my review for Vampire Crawlers, I noted that it had a great foundation for expansion, but was a bit light on content. That is set to change soon as publisher Poncle has announced the 2026 content roadmap for the deck-building, roguelike spin-off of Vampire Survivors. While there aren’t any…
It’s that time of year again! Prime Day, Amazon’s biggest shopping event outside of Black Friday, is back with huge discounts on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games, accessories, and hardware. We’ve rounded up the best Nintendo deals still available, but don’t wait too long. Many of these offers…
Nintendo of Japan will soon be increasing the price of Switch Online across all of its subscription tiers. Announced some months back when prices for the Nintendo Switch 2 console were tweaked, the change is set to take place on July 1st, 2026, with increases anywhere from 100 yen to…
How about a hit of nostalgia from Nintendo Music to start off your week? You remember the Nintendo 64 surely. Well, sorry in advance if this next sentence makes you feel your age: The beloved 5th generation Nintendo console turns 30 years old this week (in Japan). Hey, where are…
