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…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
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,…
Live like an Alolan with this new collaboration between Pokémon and Grand Hyatt Tokyo! This new unique experience will bring a touch of the beach to downtown Tokyo, along with all of the charm of Pokémon. Two options will be available in this collaboration. Pokémon Beach Resort Suite Stay…
As anyone well-versed in video games will tell you, video games are a diverse art form in their own right. This is made no clearer than with Gris and Neva, two artistic platformers whose stories serve to immerse the player into an emotional experience unlike any other. These two games…
Update (5/7/25): Good news for those who have been waiting! Fangamer has announced that the Pizza Tower Collector’s Edition is now up for pre-order. You can snag it in the shop for $79. In the CE you’ll receive the following items: A 4.3-inch tall Peppino kitchen timer, designed by…
Over the last year and some change, Microsoft has pretty much shifted away from making Xbox consoles the only place where players can enjoy Xbox games. While the company transitioned to supporting PC with day-and-date Xbox releases some years ago, it was only recently that we began seeing Xbox Games…
The legend that started it all has finally been added to Nintendo Music! The Legend of Zelda, first released in 1986 for the Famicom, started off a franchise that shows no signs of slowing down almost 40 years later. The Legend of Zelda’s soundtrack has just 12 tracks, with a…
It seems like every second, there’s some new bit of information regarding the Switch 2. While the often reliable leaker billbil-kun claimed that Canadian retailers would be opening pre-orders for Nintendo’s next console on April 23rd, 2025, they’ve now stated that US retailers will be planning to open pre-orders within…
Hail to the King, baby! Stern Pinball has officially unleashed its newest pinball machine, Kong: Myth of Terror Island, and this beast is an absolute stunner! Coming hot off the heels of the gorgeous 70th-anniversary Black and White Godzilla pin, Kong looks like it’ll be a perfect addition to the…
Following Nintendo’s shock decision to delay the pre-order date for the Switch 2 in the United States and Canada earlier this month, fans have been left wondering when The Big N will allow fans to fork over their cash for the next bit of hardware. While we still have no…
Over the past weekend, Spring Fest returned in Splatoon 3! This special Splatfest turned players against each other to answer the question: When do you get things done? Morning, Noon, and Night were the three options and by an overwhelming margin, Night was the victor! Night scored 520p, Morning scored…
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom look like solid upgrades over their Switch 1 counterparts, but the majority of new features will be tied to a smartphone app called “Zelda Notes.” While we already know…
Mario Kart World, the brand-new entry in the Mario Kart series and the first new console title in a decade, is racing its way onto Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5th, 2025 as one of the console’s launch titles. We’ve learned a lot about the new game ever since it…
With the Switch 2 dominating headlines this month, you’d think Nintendo might be ready to leave the original Switch in the past. Thankfully, that isn’t the case, and Switch Online subscribers will be able to play a trio of “new” classic titles. Available starting today, April 11th, 2025, the Sega…
