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…
Nintendo is no stranger to selling useful merch emblazoned with its characters and worlds, and a handful of new items that they’ve recently released are especially useful. Available via the Tokyo Nintendo Store’s official site, these Japanese-exclusive home goods are so good, they would make Martha Stewart do a double-take….
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin proved to be a surprise hit, selling 500,000 copies in its first few weeks. That success has given the developers thoughts about a sequel, according to an interview with Famitsu. The interview with Koichi and Naru, two key members of the game’s developer, Edelweiss, had…
As the Pokémon GO countdown ticks closer and closer to the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto event, it’s time for the spotlight to shine on the Hoenn region, and we’ve got all the details! Starting on Tuesday, January 19th, at 10:00 a.m. and running until Sunday, January 24th, at 8:00 p.m….
Grab your camera, trainers, as it’s time to venture forth once more on a Pokémon snapping spree! As announced in the new trailer below, New Pokémon Snap is launching on April 30th: The official website has also updated, revealing that the game will feature over 200 Pokémon, take…
Things seemed to be on track for Super Nintendo World’s planned opening at Universal Studios Japan next month on February 4th, with the release of a special Nintendo Direct alongside a few press events. Sadly, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused another postponement. With the Osaka prefecture entering a new…
Sega promised free updates post-launch for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, and this first batch has a blue blur of a surprise headlining. None other than Sonic the Hedgehog is now playable in the puzzle mash up! Good thing he’s dealt with Mean Beans before… He’s not the only…
Take note, classic Sonic fans — Sega Europe is opening pre-orders for a restock of First4Figures’ Sonic & Tails diorama figure, set to release in April of this year. The statue is going for a pretty price of £350/388€, and there are only a limited number in stock, so if…
There are many facets to farm life in Story of Seasons. How you plant your crops, how you spend your money, and how you tend to your livestock all play an important part in your pastoral success. When it comes to longterm goals, though, it’s all about the matchmaking. Deepening…
Can you believe Valentine’s Day is only a month away now? I’m a firm believer in chocolates, but all you flower fans who Gotta Catch ‘em All are in luck. Pokémon GO has announced what its February Community Day offering is going to be, and it’s a flowering cutie with…
Just as the Cursed Connections raid event ends, Dragalia Lost has one last New Year’s present for players. As part of the new Fortune’s Fray coliseum event, a Gala Dragalia Remix has been announced that puts two of the mobile game’s main characters in their celebratory best. Kimono Elisanne…
With all the back to back festivities over in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it’s easy to forget the little changes. While we were all celebrating Toy Day and the New Year’s Countdown, critters were on their way out and into our island paradises. Thankfully, Nintendo has provided a quick look…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate may have the biggest and widest-reaching roster, but if any company knows crossovers it’s Capcom. Known for working with Marvel, SNK, Tatsunoko Productions, and more; they also weave their own series together fairly often. One look at Street Fighter V’s roster will show plenty of Final…
