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…
Lego has finally pulled back the curtain on four, brand new LEGO Donkey Kong Expansion sets, coming to the expansive LEGO Super Mario line on August 1st. And, it’s not just the DK Crew that are getting in on the Lego fun. Even Rambi the Rhino is getting his very…
Ever since Capcom began bringing the Mega Man series to modern platforms under the Legacy Collection banner, fans of the blue bomber were crossing their fingers for the RPG spin-off series Battle Network to get the same treatment. It took a while, but earlier this month the massive collection hit…
Just a couple of days ago Nintendo and Lego revealed the next big additions to the Lego Super Mario family – the DK Crew! Joining the previously confirmed Donkey Kong are Diddy, Cranky, Dixie, and Funky, and naturally they’re all going to come with their own sets. While we’ve yet…
EarthBound is a game infused with a very particular depiction of youth culture, being a 90’s Japanese game that pastiches 50’s Americana. And now some of that flavor bleeds into real life – for this year’s “Pleasure of Life” exhibition run by Hobonichi, the company will be revealing a lineup…
Cassette Beasts, one of the more intriguing monster taming games (AKA Pokémon-likes), has just hit PC, but there won’t be long to wait for Nintendo Switch owners to embark on a delightfully retro adventure. The game has a unique hook in that you don’t capture the monsters you battle, instead…
Might and Magic is one of the oldest RPG series around, finding its origins as a 1986 computer game, pioneering many genre staples and setting the stage for many sequels and spin-offs. One of the most unique off-shoots headed to the Nintendo DS courtesy of Capybara Games – Might &…
As a Nintendo fan for over 30 years, the story of Kirby has become one of my all-time favorite Nintendo tales. The little pink puffball has been on countless adventures over several decades, from his debut on the Game Boy classic Kirby’s Dream Land to more unconventional titles like Tilt…
We are inching closer to the launch of Tears of the Kingdom, and excitement is palpable! Recently, various outlets got an opportunity to attend a hands-on preview event for the game, giving fans a glimpse of its massive world. The good folks at GameXplain have uploaded a 15-minute gameplay session,…
Sonic Origins Plus, the highly-anticipated expanded version of the critically acclaimed Sonic Origins, is set to launch in just a few months, and Sega is already firing up the hype-train with the reveal of some breathtaking alternate cover art that will be included with the game. Depending on your region,…
Well this is interesting – it’s been announced that select movie theaters across North America (primarily in the US) will show the Super Mario Bros. Movie in Japanese. The movie will not feature subtitles, so unless you know Japanese you won’t be able to understand the dialogue. The announcement tweet…
We’re only a few weeks out from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and some lucky media outlets (I’m totally not jealous) have gotten their hands on a preview build of the game. IGN specifically has done some fantastic reporting on what we can expect…
It’s time to shake it – Samba de Amigo: Party Central marks the return of the rhythm game franchise after a long period of dormancy, and its talent is truly A-List. Of the 40 tracks included in the game, a ton come from prominent artists like the Jonas Brothers or…
