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 still awards season, which means folks are continuing to get together in suits and fancy dresses to give fancy statues to game developers in recognition of their hard work and achievements. And while last night’s DICE Awards mostly continued this year’s trend of God of War Ragnarok and Elden…
Last October saw the 20th anniversary of Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto manga being adapted into an anime, helping the franchise become an international success. Now Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2 are back to celebrate the milestone year with an new Ninja Storm game that’s set to feature the most playable characters yet….
Late last year, Falcom announced that it would be releasing a fresh remaster of Ys: The Oath in Felghana, itself a 2005 remake of the third entry in the iconic JRPG series. We’ve finally gotten our first look at gameplay from the upcoming release and it appears to maintain the…
My Nintendo is back with a couple of new physical rewards themed to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet — and just in time to celebrate Pokémon Day on February 27th! If you’ve been looking for new ways to add some personality to your stationery at home or work, these goods might…
We’re quickly approaching the end of Ash Ketchum’s decades-long run in the Pokémon anime, with new protagonists Liko and Roy set to star in a new series starting this April in Japan. Ever since the announcement that Ash would be leaving, though, we’ve had one question – what about Pikachu?…
If you’re looking for some new, more affordable controllers for your Nintendo Switch then you might want to check out these latest controllers from PowerA! Officially licensed by Nintendo, these controllers are wired and plug into the Switch’s dock. First up for pre-order are a duo of controllers based on…
The Nintendo Switch version of the classic JRPG Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition has received a promised update that brought a few improvements to the game. The version 1.0.2 update has upgraded the frame rate to 60fps in all battles. The exception for the Switch version, however, is that…
Want to show off your Hunting skills? The dedication with which you prowl the landscapes of Tallon IV? Then get ready for an upcoming wave of Nintendo Switch Online icons featuring Metroid Prime Remastered. According to an email sent to Japanese purchasers of the game, NSO is adding Prime icons…
There’s just over a month to go until Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key closes out Ryza’s trilogy of games and to build up hype one more time Koei Tecmo has dropped a new trailer detailing the story. Give it a watch: In…
Back in early December, Phil Spencer announced that Microsoft and Nintendo had agreed to a 10 year promise to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms following its planned Activision buyout. While that acquisition is facing some major roadblocks, Microsoft President Brad Smith has announced that the two companies have…
In a series full of eclectic and memorable items to assist you in battle, few Mother/EarthBound icons are as memorable as the Franklin Badge – appearing in all three series games, it reflects thunder attacks and is often important for advancing the story. Shigesato Itoi’s Hobonichi company has produced the…
Even though it was initially a freeware release, the surreal visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club has gone on to become one of the biggest indie gaming hits. It now has a huge cult following and quite a bit of merchandise, like the recently announced Natsuki Nendoroid, with likely more…
