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,…
Talk about repressed memories coming back to me suddenly, but anyone who was a kid during the N64’s lifespan will likely remember the brash commercials Nintendo aired. One of the more obscure was for the 1998 classic Banjo-Kazooie. A brief 30-second ad had some men camping in the forest and…
We’re just one day away from the highly anticipated launch of The Plucky Squire on Nintendo Switch, and to celebrate, Devolver Digital has released a launch trailer to celebrate. For those of you out of the loop, The Plucky Squire follows the story of Jot, a squire who discovers that…
It’s that time of year again—leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and Nintendo of America has unveiled a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch bundle for the holiday season! But this year, there’s even more to celebrate, as Nintendo is offering not one, but two bundles for new Switch…
It’s hard to believe that Nintendo’s legendary mascot Mario is over 40 years old. Harder, still, is that the NES killer app Super Mario Bros. is now 39, making it one step closer to being middle-aged. Certain events in life make you realize how old you’ve gotten and for me,…
As the release of a new game grows ever closer, the excitement around it builds. With The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom only two weeks away, the anticipation among fans is getting stronger and stronger. Unfortunately, that eagerness may sometimes lead people to leak games online before they are…
Funko Fusion, the latest pop culture mashup featuring everyone’s favorite vinyl collectibles, Funko Pop, has finally arrived! Well, sort of. While the game launched today on PC, PS5, and Xbox, Nintendo Switch owners will have to wait until December for the digital release. A physical edition is also set to…
Rumors have been circulating for weeks about potential Nintendo Switch bundles being announced just in time for the holidays. While the stunning Zelda Edition Switch Lite is set to launch in North America in just a few weeks, what about the Switch OLED? Fortunately, the wait is over—Nintendo of Australia…
As the days pass and we learn more about the upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, it’s becoming increasingly clear that this is no ordinary follow-up to Link’s Awakening. Just this morning, Nintendo released its most comprehensive look at the game yet: a five-minute overview trailer…
We’re getting closer and closer to the September 26th release date of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Nintendo is cranking up the excitement with a brand new animated commercial in Japan. Unlike other trailers that feature gameplay and cutscenes, this one appears to feature some original animations! …
It’s shaping up to be a Sonic x Shadow Generations kind of day! Earlier, SEGA unveiled stunning new key art for the game, but the news don’t stop there! Attendees of this year’s Tokyo Game Show who can provide proof of their Sonic x Shadow Generations pre-order will receive a…
We’re just over a month away from the October 22nd release of Sonic X Shadow Generations, and Sega has been steadily releasing new trailers and artwork to build excitement. This morning, Sega unveiled some stunning new key art for the game, highlighting the contrast between Sonic and Shadow! …
One of the most unique marketing tactics in Japan is the Pokémon Manhole Covers, also known as Poké Lids. These covers are scattered throughout the country in cities like Tokyo and Ikaruga, featuring artwork that represents the local area. With the upcoming grand opening of the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto,…
As part of its “PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation” today, Sony announced that its latest console will be getting a mid-generation refresh in the form of the PS5 Pro. Set to release on November 7, 2024, the console will cost a staggering $700 in the U.S., with regional pricing in Europe…
