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…
Double Dagger Studios’ Little Kitty, Big City clawed its way into Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase this morning. This open world adventure appears to be like a combination of Stray, another cat-centric adventure title, and Untitled Goose Game’s wacky objective-based antics. And thanks to a new trailer we know the game…
It’s almost here! The latest Indie World Showcase kicks off at 7:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. CST, and will feature roughly 20 minutes of indie goodness! Check out the livestream below so you don’t miss a moment of the action!
When you think of action roguelikes, Supergiant Games’ smash hit Hades likely comes to mind. Its blend of Diablo-esque isometric overhead perspective with God of War’s mythological combat and Greek god background made for a divine combo. It continues to chart in the Switch eShop’s top 20 most downloaded games….
Throughout the NES generation and up to even the PS3, Konami used to hide a cheat code in almost all of its games that was colloquially dubbed the “Konami Code.” The most famous example is the 30-lives cheat in the NES version of Contra, a code almost everyone has used…
In a hilarious turn of events, Apple has removed an iPhone GBA emulator from the App Store because the software was, itself, pirated. The app in question, iGBA, was a clone of the open-source GBA4iOS app, just with ads slapped onto the code. In a message to MacRumors, Apple confirmed…
It’s once again time to check out the latest small-scale titles heading to the Nintendo Switch with a new Indie World presentation! The roughly 20-minute long show will air tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17th at 7 a.m. PT. New #IndieWorld Showcase incoming! 💡 Tune in tomorrow, 4/17 at 7am PT…
The third installment of the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise is speeding towards us, bringing us ever closer to the live action debut of everyone’s favorite edgy hedgehog, Shadow the Hedgehog. First teased for the third film in the post-credits scene fo Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Shadow is set…
Fans have been clamoring for Hollow Knight: Silksong ever since its reveal back in 2019. The game has had very few updates in the 5 years we’ve known of its existence. The wait may finally be over. Earlier today, Silksong was given a rating by Australia. This further speculation of…
If you’ve been a fan of the role-playing game genre at any point during the past 30+ years, odds are you’ve had some experience with the Final Fantasy series. Whether you prefer the classics or got into the series through some of the modern entries, a Final Fantasy game is…
After nearly a decade since its initial release, Pokémon GO will finally get a massive update that overhauls its visuals and changes its antiquated gameplay systems. In a post on the official Pokémon GO website, developer Niantic writes, “Experience the thrill of Pokémon GO like never before with our latest…
It’s looking like Nintendo is going to be skipping one of the world’s largest gaming conventions this year, as news broke this morning that Nintendo has decided against participating in Gamescom in Cologne in 2024 after “careful consideration.” Last year, there were several reports and rumors that Nintendo was showing…
One Piece fans who have been wanting to set sail on a brand new adventure on Nintendo Switch don’t need to wait much longer. Bandai Namco announced today that One Piece Odyssey is headed to Nintendo Switch in a special Deluxe Edition on July 26th, 2024. What is…
