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…
Over the last year, the growing popularity and demand for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) has reached almost ‘90s “Pokémania” levels. Whether it’s cards from previous releases being sold for six-figures at online auctions, scalpers buying up current inventory and reselling (or attempting to do so), and even the…
As the Bravely Default II release draws closer, players can amp up their excitement even more knowing that a little something special is on the way courtesy of My Nintendo. The program will soon be offering up a gorgeous new reversible poster that measures 18″ x 24″. Featuring Gloria on…
Will you accept their latest calling card? The Phantom Thieves are back and ready to steal your heart later this month in Persona 5 Strikers! To celebrate the grand return of Japan’s heroes, Atlus West will be holding a special livestream part of their #StrikeBack campaign. Prepare to #StrikeBack…
Bravely Default might seem like a strange title, but it does have a root. The game’s combat system allows players to either hold their action by “Default”-ing or unleash multiple without interruption through the “Brave” command. Hence, Bravely Default! You can see that in action in the above video,…
In a move that probably shouldn’t be too surprising, Paramount has confirmed that the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog’s 2020 movie is called… Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Check out the new teaser below! Yep, that’s a take on Emerald Hill Zone’s iconic music alongside the inclusion of Tails’……
With the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog’s box office smash set to debut in theaters a little over a year away, the character’s voice actor, Ben Schwartz, was recently asked by ComicBook.com about an update on the next film. “I know that the sequel’s happening, and they’re gonna start filming…
There are many corners of EarthBound’s history and marketing that fans have no doubt filled themselves in on, but one of the finest and freshest is the Mother 2 sukajan. These kinds of souvenir jackets are common enough (though they can definitely be high quality pieces as well, as we…
In the supremely vast well of Spirits, this weekend will put a certain category a cut above the rest. I’m talking a sharp batch of characters that know how to get to the point but still poke a little fun at their own edginess. Don't get scratched – for…
Updates for the Switch Online service’s NES and SNES libraries have been pretty spaced out recently. Looking at the latest batch, that wait’s made doubly disappointing. This latest quartet looks a batch of obscurities, so if you haven’t heard of them you’re definitely not alone. This time around…
Earlier today, we covered the official announcement of McDonald’s Pokémon TCG promotion. While it had been leaked earlier this month, today is the official start date of the event across the United States. Unfortunately, in what was supposed to be a celebration of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary, the McDonald’s Happy…
Limited Run Games, purveyor of many a wonderful physical edition, will soon open up pre-orders for two new indie releases this Friday at 7 a.m. PT | 10 a.m. ET. Play an adventure that spans a lifetime… We're happy to announce that To the Moon, the emotional journey from…
Great googly eyes, has it really been six years for Playtonic? The group that banded together for a Rare-revival in the form of Yooka-Laylee is setting up to celebrate their birthday next week, announcing that something will occur on February 12th. Happy Birthday to us.Happy birthday to us.Happy birthday…
