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…
It’s hard to believe that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has almost been out for a whole month, but as we approach its fifth weekend on store shelves, the UK’s GfK sales tracking has confirmed the game still holds its crown as a top-seller. This is despite…
Sonic the Hedgehog is a merchandising juggernaut – if you can name it, there’s probably been some Sonic variation of it, official or otherwise. This latest reveal might seem a bit weird, but it turns out it’s the result of fan feedback. Earlier this year, Sega teamed up with Uncanny…
The love-letter that is Dead Cells has sold over 10 million copies since it launched via Early Access on May 10th, 2017. The game, which merges Metroidvania elements with a roguelike structure, has since released across many different platforms, with the Switch version debuting in August 2018. This was followed…
It’s only been a few weeks since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and dedicated dataminers are already diligently delving into the game’s code to unearth any hidden details that may have been excluded from the retail version. Their efforts have led to an intriguing…
The wild saga of Sonic co-creator, Balan Wonderworld mastermind, and notorious curmudgeon Yuji Naka getting prosecuted for insider trading is beginning to wind down. After being indicted last December, Naka admitted to insider trading in March, but later said that it originated with a secretarial screwup. Now the trial is…
Fun in the sun! Splatoon 3 released the anticipated Sizzle Season update yesterday, June 1st to celebrate Pride—I mean, the oncoming summer (let’s be real, it’s both). Additions include: New catalogue Stage: Barnacle & Dime Returning Splatoon 2 stage: Humpback Pump Track 2 Main Weapons (S-BLAST ‘92 and Painbrush)…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a generally more difficult game than its predecessor, with harder hitting enemies, more need to scrounge for weapons, and the Gloom mechanics in the Depths. But there is one way in which it’s a lighter romp: no Guardians. The notorious Breath…
Back when Sega and Lego announced the upcoming wave of Sonic the Hedgehog sets, there was a sneaky tease hidden in the background of the reveal trailer – the Death Egg Robot. Now, with two months to spare, the iconic boss has been fully revealed. The Death Egg Robot playset…
At long last, the moment we’ve eagerly awaited and fervently requested from Nintendo has arrived. Brace yourselves, because it’s not just any sequel – it’s the one we’ve been yearning for over the years. No, it’s not highly Mario Odyssey 2. Think BIGGER! Ladies and gentlemen, the sequel to arguably…
Update: It looks like the Joy-Con are coming stateside after all! In fact, they are both up for pre-order via the My Nintendo Store right now! Pre-order links below: Pink and Yellow Purple and Green It seems like it has been quite some time since Nintendo announced any fresh additions…
Have you been wishing that you could make better use of your old N64 controllers in the age of wireless controllers? Thanks to a brand new mod kit from 8BitDo, now you can! 8BitDo has announced a brand new mod kit that converts old, wired N64 controllers into wireless Bluetooth…
Form your party and set forth for the labyrinth! The Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection launches today, packing together the first three Etrian Odyssey titles in one Nintendo Switch-bound package, and Atlus has released a launch trailer to celebrate, featuring some of Yuzo Koshiro’s iconic tracks (including, of course, “The End…
