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…
If you’ve followed our past posts on McDonald’s Japan’s August specials, you’ll know that this past weekend saw the start of a promotion with The Pokémon Company. In addition to some toys included with Happy Meals, there was a limited-edition set of Pokémon cards that included an extra-limited variant of…
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,…
Summer storms are brewing in Pokémon Sword and Shield, causing frog-inspired Pokémon to take up residence in the game’s Pokémon Dens. From now until Sunday, June 6th at 4:59 p.m. you’ll want to visit the Galar region and take part in some Max Raid Battles. According to the official Pokémon…
Sonic Colors really endeared itself to fans back in 2010, making a new port a great choice to help celebrate Sonic’s 30th birthday. The solid gameplay, stage variety, and soundtrack are all set to return but what if you’re wondering what’s new for Sonic Colors: Ultimate outside a fresh coat…
I’m torn when it comes to the current rollout of Monster Hunter Rise Event Quests. Presently they’re not offering up any encounters I’d call substantial, and the rewards aren’t exactly mind blowing. Still, even as I’ve cut back on my time with the game over a hundred hours later, they…
The island of Pasio has had some new visitors make landfall and surf the seas recently. That’s right, the leaders of Team Aqua and Team Magma have been calling Pokémon Masters EX home now along with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire’s legendary Pokémon – Kyogre and Groudon. While the rollout of…
Uno, the classic card game that can save a party as quickly and efficiently as it can ruin a friendship, is turning 50 this year! To celebrate the momentous occasion, Ubisoft has released a 50th Anniversary DLC for the digital version of the game. This classy deck is modeled after…
The collaborations continue for Dead by Daylight, or in this case some cosmetic upgrades based on Stranger Things. Initially finding its way to the survival horror game in 2019, the Stranger Things collab has grown beyond its DLC chapter add-on thanks to the Moment of Truth Collection. Nancy Wheeler and…
School is nearly out for most, and that means a whole new class of graduates will soon take their first steps into the next stage of their life’s adventure! To celebrate this mass level-up, Nintendo has released a pack of free printable graduation cards themed around its cute and quirky…
Time to get psyched for digital rewards! My Nintendo’s back with another calendar reward for everyone who’s been waiting at the edges of their seats for the June wallpaper. Shell out 50 Platinum Points to get this spiffy Mario Golf: Super Rush wallpaper for June 2021, starring the famous plumber…
Back in January, Imaginarylab’s debut title, Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town, was announced for the Switch. At the time of the game’s announcement, all we knew of its release date was that it would be arriving within the first quarter of the year. While we’re already well…
The floodgates have opened for E3’s schedule, with numerous companies starting to share their specific start dates for their upcoming events. This time it’s Square Enix, which has confirmed another Square Enix Presents for June 13th at 12:15 p.m. PT. While there are no Switch games listed on the banner,…
Are you okay? Because I definitely am looking at this newly announced statue of SNK’s most recognizable fighting game legend! Terry Bogard, the Legendary Hungry Wolf himself, has garnered a Power Wave of new fans since he came to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. Whether you’re a part of…
It’s a great summer for Switch owners, and that’s even before Nintendo’s E3 Direct in just a couple of weeks. Part of that, for me, is NEO: The World Ends with You. This long-awaited follow up to the DS favorite is moving years and streets ahead for Shibuya, expanding its…
