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…
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…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
Here we go! Let’s take a look at the nominees for the 2024 Game Awards. While Nintendo doesn’t have an entry in the Game of the Year category this year, it currently holds three out of five nominees for Best Family Game, where the company has historically been the favorite…
One of the most common talking points among video game circles is often the music that accompanies them. Yet for every award-winning soundtrack, there’s a handful of tracks that live on for more amusing reasons. Perhaps the most well-known song of this caliber is the notorious “DK Rap” from Donkey…
The 10th anniversary show of The Game Awards is less than a month away, and today we will find out the nominees for 2024! Today at 9 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. CT 12 p.m. ET, a livestream will reveal nominees for each category, including the coveted Game of the…
From humble beginnings to a global empire, the Pokémon franchise has gone so far over the years. Yet despite the size of the throne the series sits on today, The Pokémon Company always makes time to celebrate the steps it took to get there. The amount of merchandise available seems…
In a bit of exciting news to brighten your day, legendary creator Shigeru Miyamoto has turned 72 years old today. While it technically hasn’t happened in the US just yet as his birthday is November 16th, 2024, it is the 16th over in Japan. For nearly 50 years now, Miyamoto…
Just in time for the holiday season, Build-A-Bear has released a new Riolu plush bundle! Let’s look at what you’ll get to decorate the adorable Fighting-type. You’ll receive the Riolu plush, coming in at 16 inches tall, along with a cute Premier Ball-themed hoodie. Each Riolu also includes five different…
When considering what is more important in a video game, often the biggest clash is between the gameplay and the story. While some prefer a thrilling narrative regardless of anything else, others would rather have a mediocre story if it meant incredibly engaging mechanics to utilize. Of course, these two…
Just last month, it was rumored that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) would be increasing its stake in Nintendo. On the contrary, the PIF actually wound up reducing its shares, going from owning 8.58% of the Big N to 7.54%. In a new report from The Edge Malaysia, it…
With the next generation of Nintendo’s Switch console on the horizon, it seems that Microsoft might be gearing up to bring more of its games over to rival platforms. In a new interview with Bloomberg, Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, discussed some of the plans Microsoft has for the…
Black Friday is almost upon us! Nintendo has announced its Black Friday sales and there are a couple of good offers this year. Let’s dive into what’s available! Starting November 24th, physical retailers will have deals on select Nintendo Switch games, including a rare sale on Tears of the Kingdom! …
Of all of Nintendo’s long-standing franchises, The Legend of Zelda is easily one of the most well-known. Despite how ubiquitous this series is, in the eyes of many there’s a subtle divide among the games. The classic Zelda gameplay was a top-down 2D formula, with a 3D style being adopted…
As announced just a few months back, Sea of Stars’ major ‘Dawn of Equinox’ update is now live on all console platforms. A major indie RPG hit from 2023, Sea of Stars was built in the vein of Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana and had players setting out with…
