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…
Every month, the official Japanese Sonic Channel website shares some new artwork of a Sonic character in conjunction with a fresh calendar. For August it’s Big the Cat’s time to shine! As the accompanying blog post points out, Big was chosen as fishing can be seen as a typical summer…
Jaleco’s very unique 1991 arcade platformer Avenging Spirit is at long last making its return to modern systems next week. The game has you play as a recently deceased spirit who can possess various people on a quest to rescue your girlfriend from a crime syndicate. In recent years the…
All eyes are likely on the N64 corner of the Nintendo Switch Online library, but every now and then the SNES side still gets a little something worth celebrating. No, it’s not Super Mario RPG, but it’s a game (two games, in fact!) that puzzle fans and Dream Land denizens…
2022 has been a big year for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans, especially when it comes to games. First, there’s the brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, which mixes the nostalgia of many ’90s TMNT games, but crafted in the 21st century. Yet, fans who still yearn for…
Hey, this new Cloud Strife Bring Arts figure looks pretty snazzy. The original Final Fantasy VII design, posable, not the most extravagantly pricey at $130… but what’s this? For only $30 more you can purchase a “Digital Plus” edition of the figure which includes a digital certificate of authenticity and…
We’re only about a week out from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 releasing, but Nintendo is still opting to serenade us with the blasting tunes the game will soon offer. Case in point: the upcoming track “Chain Attack,” which… plays during Chain Attacks. Huh. Who would’ve thunk it. You’ll hear this…
Listen. We know that if you collect anime and game figures, there is a reasonable chance you collect pretty girls more than pretty guys (though we don’t want to presume). And who is a prettier girl than Final Fantasy VII’s Cloud Strife? We all know his crossdressing escapades during the…
Fangamer has come out swinging with an all-new line of pins under the umbrella “Pinverse” and 10 are already available for purchase! Each Pinverse set features a character action pin, an associated item for your “pinventory”, a holofoil trading card, two stickers, and a display box. As for the games…
Update (11/22/22): The Pikachu and Gengar Squishmallows are now available to purchase at the North American Pokémon Center! There’s a limit of one of each per customer. The plushes sit at 12″ tall and are 10″ wide. You can pick them up for $29.99 each (plus shipping)! Pikachu …
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Nintendo held a fan event in Japan called Nintendo Live. This October it’s making its grand return and Splatoon 3 is set to be the star of the show. Tournaments will be a big part of the event, with Splatoon 3, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,…
Our very own Ricky Berg has made his way to San Diego Comic-Con this year and he’s giving us all a little insight as to what’s going on over on the show floor. We just got a glimpse of the amazing Squishmallows and Pokémon collaboration during the preview night yesterday,…
Get ready to survive the onslaughts of various iconic Dragon Ball villains as Dragon Ball: The Breakers is confirmed for launch this October. The game, set in the time transcendant Xenoverse 2 reality, has one “Raider” take on the role of a major baddie to defeat seven survivors, who are…
