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…
Previously, it was announced that Digimon Survive was being delayed to an unspecified time in 2022 (past spring) to ensure quality and a smooth release. While a wider international release date is still up in the air, we at least have one set for Japan: the VN/SRPG will come out…
The looming release of a new Monster Hunter expansion fills us not only with the desire to slay some big baddies, but also to cuddle some furry friends. Fortunately, even before Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak releases Capcom has us covered with three different plushies available for pre-order — Malzeno, Palamute…
It’s been a while since we last heard about Sonic Origins – almost a year, in fact. Finally, though, we’ve learned some more about the classic Sonic compilation. Firstly, back on Friday a rating for the game appeared on South Korea’s ratings board, as spotted by VGC, giving the game…
Following last week’s gameplay video, Capcom is continuing to engage Monster Hunter Rise fans with another new reveal for the upcoming Sunbreak expansion. The series’ official Twitter page has shared two new characters: Sir Jae, a close-combat fighter, and Dame Luchika, a ranged unit. If they seem familiar, you may…
Have you ever held a Kirby plush and thought to yourself, “You know, I wish this were better…”? Of course you haven’t, he’s perfect and any representation of that is pure, stuffing-filled delight. However, if you wanted more, an upcoming piece of Kirby 30th Anniversary merchandise has got you covered….
Shin Megami Tensei V still stands as a top Nintendo Switch exclusive, particularly for RPG fans. We loved its atmosphere and updates to the series’ formula (which you can read more about in our full review), and it’s clearer than ever that we weren’t alone in that sentiment. Atlus has…
Update (2/7/23): Exciting news, EarthBound fans! After the initial wave sold out almost instantly last year in May, the Hobonichi Mother Project has just announced that the four character plushes — Ness, Paula, Jeff, and Poo — will all be re-released in a few days, on February 14th. And once…
No video game couple can compare to the legendary duo of Super Mario and Princess Peach. Mario’s been rescuing Peach (and the other way around) for 40+ years now, and throughout all of that time, their character designs have remained pretty consistent. But according to a recent image shared…
Another week, another shuffle for Nintendo Switch Online custom icons. After debuting last month, April’s selection has been upped to three games – Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Splatoon 2, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Following in Splatoon 2’s inksteps, Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s icons and assets will be…
While a lot of JRPG fans are nostalgic for the 16-bit generation, and for good reason, there are just as many who look fondly back on the PlayStation era of adventures. A few indie games have tried to capture the essense of those days since, but Light Fairytale goes all…
Eclipsed perhaps only by Pokémon at this point, the Kirby merchandise hype train never really seems to end in Japan. A selection of 30th Anniversary goods just made their presence known at Nintendo Tokyo, notable in that that store’s real estate is typically held by the likes of Nintendo’s own…
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has just wrapped up its first week at the box office, but the Blue Blur’s not about to start stopping anytime soon. In its launch weekend debut it secured $71 million domestically, boosting ahead of the first Sonic movie’s $58 million debut. With that Sonic has…
