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…
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,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
After working with Nintendo for nearly 32 years, Takaya Imamura – the artist behind some of the company’s most iconic characters including Fox McCloud, Captain Falcon, and Tingle – has retired. In a post made on his personal Facebook page, Mr. Imamura left a message and photo of himself standing…
We all know and love the Kirby Café, but it may have to step up on the baking front based on these new Re-Ment figures. The latest set of eight collectible boxes is all wrapped up with a delicious theme, that being Kirby’s very own Bakery Cafe. Most…
Super Mario 3D World is tweaking the original Wii U release in a few ways, from the addition of a photo mode to the all-new Bowser’s Fury expansion, and the small Captain Toad levels are no exception to being retooled. As revealed last week, you’ll be able to play these…
Quirky hospital-sim Two Point Hospital released on the Nintendo Switch early last year, and while it may not be FDA approved, it’s certainly a good time! The game has seen several DLC packs and free updates from the developers at Two Point Studios, and will now be receiving a new,…
I’ve always been fascinated by Smash Bros. superlatives. Things like highest damaging attack, or best jump height were interesting facts for sure, but for the next online tournament event it’s all about one thing. Speed. Only the top 16 speediest fighters can enter the three-day Super Smash Bros. Ultimate…
Despite Universal Studios Japan issuing another delay for Super Nintendo World last week, the theme park is prepping for its inevitable grand opening. Today, plenty of theme park enthusiasts took to social media reporting that a “technical rehearsal” was being held for the new area as well as the Universal…
Kirby comes up plenty, but one aspect of the galactic hero that doesn’t always get emphasized is how soft he can be. Plushes are one thing — now take a look at this upcoming collaboration with Japanese brand ITS’DEMO. One look at these springtime selections will remind you that just…
We recently shared an interview by Square Enix with Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Co-Director Masanobu Suzui, which gave a broad overview of the making of the latest title in the Kingdom Hearts saga. The interview went into the details and challenges of creating a rhythm action game that’s fun…
The Roguelike and Metroidvania hybrid indie hit Dead Cells will be receiving a free trial period according to a tweet posted by Nintendo Europe. The trial will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members, and will run from January 26th to February 1st. Motion Twin, the game’s developer,…
It’s time to hit the garage and tune up your favorite ride, because the first Mario Kart North American Open of the new year has officially been announced! From January 29th at 12 p.m. PT until January 31st at 6 p.m. PT, players on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can participate…
Released late last year for last-gen consoles and PC, the remaster of the 2012 Action-RPG Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning has now been announced for Nintendo Switch! The title was a hidden gem in its time, developed by 38 Studios and Big Huge Games and helmed by The Elder Scrolls IV:…
Fans may’ve already known this was coming, but Bandai Namco has confirmed the next and final character for Jump Force’s Character Pass 2. From JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (specifically Part 5 – Golden Wind) comes the Gang Star with a dream, Giorno Giovanna. He’ll fight with his stand Gold Experience and…
