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…
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,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
Another side scrolling action RPG is on the way to Switch but what sets this one apart is a heavy emphasis on Chinese culture and mythology. Eastern Exorcist first launched in early access for the PC back in 2020 but tomorrow, June 8th, it’ll finally head to the PlayStation 4…
Capcom’s final digital event focusing on content coming to the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion is upon us. In the livestream, airing at 7 a.m. PT, fans will be able to see what’s coming in the Bonus Update then get a roundtable discussion with the game’s developers.
One of the most popular returning characters in Tears of the Kingdom has to be Purah, who sorted out her de-aging goofery from Breath of the Wild to become a tall, rather fetching adult. Fans have taken notice with a lot of fawning fanart, and one particularly talented fan has…
Hey, uh. Just wanted to let ya know that Amazon’s got a big batch of sales goin’ on. Including some games. Y’know… if you wanna check any of ‘em out. Up to you. I mean, not really any of my business. Thought you should know. … What kinda games? Well,…
They say if you have a million monkeys at a million typewriters writing a million words a minute, one will eventually recreate the works of Shakespeare. In this case, it’s “if you have several million Zelda players building hundreds of Zonai contraptions each day, material incentive will eventually drive one…
In the wake of Street Fighter 6’s release, Capcom has announced the entire Street Fighter series has passed 50 million copies sold. To celebrate that milestone, a new illustration was shared featuring several combatants from across the series’ history. The Street Fighter series has sold over 50 million copies!…
With all the hype surrounding the Tears of the Kingdom launch, it’s crazy to think we’re just over a month away from the highly anticipated Pikmin 4! To get you geared up for your new adventure, Nintendo has just released the latest trailer, showcasing a brand-new character creation system that…
After over 20 years it’s finally happened – Ace Attorney has joined the likes of Resident Evil and Street Fighter to become another Capcom title to sell over 10 million units. The series, which started for the GBA in Japan way back in 2001, has had 33 titles once you…
We’re approaching a week that’s set to be filled with video game announcements from across the board, and now another big name has thrown its cap in the ring. The Capcom Showcase will be bringing roughly 36 minutes of news and updates on the company’s upcoming releases on Monday, June…
In my experience, updates for the Nintendo Switch Online digital library of titles usually features one notable title at a time accompanied by a few more esoteric choices. This time though? This time we get two notable additions accompanied by a few more esoteric choices. Half and half, baby! Leading…
Tears of the Kingdom is destined to be remembered as one of those games that ages like a fine wine. In the past couple of weeks, fans have showcased their incredible ingenuity by crafting remarkable contraptions using various in-game resources. These creations range from a fully functional electric helicopter to…
If you’re going to name some new streets, why not have a little fun with it? That’s exactly what Andrea Miller thought when naming the new roads for a new housing development southwest of Lake Las Vegas. As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the new Serenity Place housing development…
