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 releasing collab sets featuring Disney and Sailor Moon, ColourPop is starting the year with some help from Nook Inc. The cosmetics company based in California has announced today the ColourPop x Animal Crossing collection! We’re ready for an island adventure 🌴 #ColourPopxAnimalCrossing available on 01/28 at 10am pst…
Persona 5 Strikers is going global next month, reuniting the Phantom Thieves for an action-filled follow up to their debut. We’ve been able to go hands-on and preview P5S, and today Atlus has dropped a new trailer of the Musou-like sequel: Highlights include newcomer Sophia, wielding twin yo-yos,…
It seemed as though the west was getting the short end of the stick when it came to pre-order bonuses for Mario’s latest outing on Switch. Earlier this week, Korean retailers revealed a stunning SteelBook, while Western retailers remained silent. Thankfully, Gamestop has now revealed their offerings, and while it’s…
The Switch’s cloud-technology powered port of Hitman III is launching day-and-date with its non-cloud versions, IO Interactive has announced. You’ll be able to download the app that’ll let you play the game over the internet via the eShop from January 20th. HITMAN 3 on Nintendo Switch arrives 20 January!…
Today, Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise is ringing in the New Year with a new update. Looking for more challenging workouts? A batch of free DLC is here and it’s promising a difficulty spike. Welcome to No Mercy Mode with Janice, Martina, and Sophie – they’ll have you pulling…
Nintendo is busying restocking the Nintendo Store rewards section on the My Nintendo site! While leftovers of the Mario ornament and Holiday cards set have returned, there are two “new” additions to spend Platinum Points on. What was thought to be exclusive to Japan last year, the Super Smash Bros….
We’re less than two months away from the worldwide release of Bravely Default II, and Square Enix is showcasing more of the game’s locales and characters in a new trailer showcasing the Kingdom of Rimedahl and the various asterisk holders (read: mini-bosses you’ll fight to steal their job classes) you’ll…
In one of our most recent videos, we look closely at the New Pokémon Snap trailer and dissect it. What’s new? What’s different? And what’s returning from the original N64 classic? Here’s what we think we can expect when the game comes out later this year! You’ll be…
If you were gifted a little eShop cash this year, get ready to say goodbye to it. Nintendo’s announced a New Year sale over on the Switch’s digital storefront, offering some of their own games and those from partners at a lower price. These aren’t the only games on sale…
Another week, another Special Battle! to participate in Super Mario Bros. 35. While we know that next week’s theme will aid in the first-ever World Count Challenge, this weekend’s theme will prepare you to take down Bowser by working out! Behold the Athletic Course Battle and its love of each…
After ten long years, one of the greatest licensed video games of all time has returned! Scott Pilgrim is back and ready to fight across the 16-bit Toronto of our dreams. See what’s in store for him, his bandmates, his girlfriends, and his roommate in the Scott Pilgrim vs. The…
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….
