Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
The holiday season is now just a few months away, and to many that leaves a lot to look forward to. With a vast assortment of highly-anticipated game releases just around the corner, the wait can feel almost agonizing. A good way to make that wait feel shorter is to…
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…
Pokémon’s 25th anniversary is full of surprises – did anyone expect a celebratory virtual concert by Post Malone? – and this latest merch collaboration is only adding to the strangeness. Japanese fishing company DUO has opened pre-orders today for its first two Pokémon-themed fishing lures, based on Pikachu and Kyogre….
As always, Yuji Okada, director of Dragalia Lost has put out an update detailing what is expected to be coming to the game in the coming month. Kicking things off is a reminder of the Divine Deception facility event, which is taking place right now. As a follow up to…
Tetris 99 is getting its 20th MAXIMUS CUP soon, this time featuring a Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury theme. The game will include artwork, music, and Tetrimino designs based off the game — more specifically, Bowser’s Fury. The #Tetris99 20th MAXIMUS CUP event runs from 11pm PT,…
Fresh off the heels of this past weekend’s Post Malone Pokémon concert, The Pokémon Company has announced that a full anniversary album is in the works featuring a number of artists collaborating to create one gigantic musical Pokémon celebration. The project, titled Pokémon 25: The Album, will feature the musical…
The minds at Flight School Sudio have a knack for taking simple mechanics and reintroducing them in a deep and compelling way. Their last title on the Switch, Creature in the Well, was one such example. This top-down action game took the basic mechanics of pinball and presented them as…
Last year, Australian fashion brand and company BlackMilk Clothing created dedicated collections for Pokémon, Super Mario, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Each release was packed with charm, spotlighting each individual franchise and their beloved characters. For 2021, BlackMilk is adding to its Pokémon collection by releasing a brand new line…
Everyone might still be buzzing about the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes, but there’s still lots happening in the world of Sword and Shield to tide you over. From March 1st until April 1st, the appearance rate of Fairy and Flying-type Pokémon in Max Raid Battles is increased. Also, Gigantamax…
The digital sails of a lonely adventure are ready to be sung once again in a solid format. Limited Run Games will be partnering with Quantic Dream to bring the award-winning adventure game Sea of Solitude from Jo-Mei to the physical shelves of Switch collectors in the West ahead of…
Do you like the idea of anime girls forming rock bands and having fun with their gal pals while dealing with the turbulence and trials of youth? Then you might dig the sillily named BanG Dream! franchise (nicknamed the far-less silly Bandori!), a multimedia series whose mobile game Girls Band…
While the Sinnoh region may have taken the spotlight for fans this last week, the home of Kyogre and Groudon is ready to hit The Pokémon Company’s dedicated streaming app once again. More Pokémon: Advanced Battle episodes will be arriving on Pokémon TV this Friday. In the eighth season of…
If you didn’t have a chance to check out this weekend’s virtual concert experience with Post Malone, you can catch up with the beats now! The Pokémon 25 celebration is ready and waiting for you here:
With the month of March starting today, we’re edging ever closer to warmer weather, and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is wasting no time in celebrating the changing of seasons. Starting today, Piper’s Sunbeam Cookie is introducing new floral-themed furniture and sunlight-drizzled items for players. As always, the latest cookie can…
