Nintendo Switch Online is back with new icons, this time themed to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Celebrating the Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Battle event that will kick off in a few weeks, the icons are meant to get players excited for the battles ahead! In the meantime, you can enjoy…
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…
As time marches ever forward, I’m beginning to have this bizarre sensation of writing retrospectives for films, games, and consoles that I was alive for the launch of. Released on November 18th, 2001, in the US, the Nintendo GameCube came at an exciting time for the games industry. Even to…
Bravely Default II has been available for a few weeks now, but I still find myself focusing on Project Triangle Strategy’s demo. Say what you will about the amount of time it got last Nintendo Direct, those sprites are gorgeous and it at once feels new and familiar. Of course,…
This week’s upcoming Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ update is bringing a slew of new features to the game on March 18th, but Nintendo has an additional surprise in store for next week, too. According to Nintendo’s website, the Island Tour Creator will launch on March 23rd as a “limited-time web…
One of Google Stadia’s most notable exclusives heading to other consoles! Super Bomberman R Online launched for the service in September 2020, taking the basic gameplay of Super Bomberman R and turning it into a 64-player battle royale. It also includes plenty of Konami cross-over characters, from Naked Snake to…
Many haven’t been to a movie theater in over a year, myself included. As a result, I’d wager that for many of you reading this, one of the last trips you made was for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie thanks to its February 2020 release. With a little luck we’ll…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ next update has been detailed ahead of its March 18th arrival and it’s a doozy! As detailed via Nintendo UK, there’s plenty in store, but the headliner is the arrival of the Sanrio characters. Those who already have the amiibo cards can unlock them right away,…
There’s no shortage of Kirby coverage around here, but it’s been a bit since I’ve had the pleasure of talking about Kirby Star Allies. The latest full game from the series is celebrating its 3rd Anniversary today, with a new illustration featuring the game’s cast of characters getting some much…
While we’re still months away from Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout joining the Nintendo Switch library, the not-so-smol jelly beans are partying it up on other platforms thanks to the upcoming Season 4. Kicking off on March 22nd, developer Mediatonic has released the cinematic trailer today and there are plenty of…
The beloved toy company, Toys”R”Us, has a new CEO that’s ready to bring the brand back into the retail world. Announced today, WHP Global (a brand acquisition and management firm) now has a controlling interest in Tru Kids Inc., the parent company that formed after the cancelled bankruptcy auction in…
Funktronic Labs has announced that Wave Break, their “skateboating” game that was previously exclusive to Stadia, will be coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch this summer. The game combines boats, animals, guns, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater to make a synth-filled fever dream of bullets and motorboat kickflips. A new…
Over this past weekend on Saturday, March 13th, The Pokémon Company’s artistic manhole phenomenon made landfall in its next location. As the Poké Lids continue to make their way across the country of Japan, the Aomori Prefecture has finally received two covers for the first time. Have a look below…
Previously, we reported that the Pokémon Center of Japan was freshening up their catalog for the upcoming spring season by introducing a new line of products dubbed “Lovely Flowers With Pikachu”. As Pikachu and Shaymin are shaping up to release some adorable houseware items in just two weeks, it appears…
In January, the public got its first hands-on impressions with Sonic creator Yuji Naka’s new platformer, Balan Wonderworld, when a playable demo of the game released. Expectations were certainly high when the game was announced, but unfortunately, the demo received a mixed reception from players, with most of the criticism…
