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…
In 2005, Trainers saw the Pokémon Center’s online run in Japan come to a close after nearly five years of shipping out pocket monster packages across the country. Over a decade later, The Pokémon Company finally announced the return of its fan-favorite digital store and since then a half-decade more…
Of all the games I played last year, Spiritfarer may be the one I’m most sentimental towards. That might be a silly thing to say for a game that’s not even reached one year of being available, but its characters and world were made to nestle into your heart and…
Everyone’s talking about Godzilla and King Kong, but they’re not the only city-smashing giants out there. There’s plenty of giant robots in Override 2: Super Mech League to smash together, and now another guest from the Netflix Ultraman anime series has joined the fight. The second of four Ultraman characters,…
It’s officially Year of the Ox, and Rocket League has begun its Lucky Lanterns event to celebrate! The event is live now, and will run through March 1st. During the event, players can participate in rocket-powered shenanigans on a brand new arena variant called Forbidden Temple, while earning some snazzy…
Whether you’re spending this Valentine’s Day with a significant other or simply with the stunning catch that is your fine self, it’s important to remember that your Pokémon deserve some sweet treats, too! To help with the acquisition of such treats, a new Max Raid event has begun on Pokémon…
Last year some of the biggest publishers of fighting games in the world gathered together for a video presentation. This seemingly took the place of what would have been announced at events and tournaments (such as Evo 2020) canceled due to global health concerns. With no sign of in-person competition…
Anyone who slept on Super Mario 3D World on Wii U has no excuses, but now this platforming fun’s gotten its second chance. There’s a whole lot of Nintendo fe-line fun, and they’ve also packed in some unbridled rage for good measure. Bowser’s Fury is a draw in…
Anyone familiar with the Phantom Thieves’ MO will know that once they’re involved, hearts are up for grabs. Normally that means they’re out to take and change those with twisted desires, but in Persona 5 Strikers things are a little different. Learn about how this gang is out to liberate…
Since September Nintendo has been running a series of commercials in celebration for the Super Mario Bros. 35 Anniversary. Each of these has featured Japanese singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino’s soon to be released single Create, and have been used to highlight Mario games available on Switch. With Super Mario 3D World…
After handling a significant Kickstarter campaign and two throw-back platformers, Playtonic Games is entering the publishing arena with a new label – Playtonic Friends. Announced today via press release and an FAQ, the studio hopes to “take what [they’ve] learned about producing & releasing video games and use it to…
Last year, Square Enix brought the Mana series back to the forefront with a 3D remake of the third entry, the Super Famicom’s Trials of Mana. It turns out it’s proven quite the success, with the company reporting that the game has moved over one million units once you combine…
If you want to get your paws on something cute and cuddly with your new game, Nintendo Tokyo is the place to go. As difficult as that is, at least we can see what they’re offering up alongside the just released Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. Anyone visiting…
