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…
When GameStop began listing the new amiibo set to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, people noticed something suspicious: the prices were inflated from what amiibo used to cost. It may have been 11 years ago, but when Nintendo’s “toys to life” figures launched in 2014, they were originally priced…
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,…
In Japan, various games you wouldn’t expect to run on Switch have received cloud-based ports, like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Phantasy Star Online 2. Now the west is getting some of its own in the form of Hitman 3 and Control. First up, and “available now”, is Control Ultimate Edition…
The Nintendo Switch eShop is going to be busy today! On top of the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity demo dropping, it’s been confirmed that the first two No More Heroes games are being ported to the system! The two games originally launched for the Nintendo Wii and now they’re…
Today’s surprise Nintendo Direct Mini shared updates on more than a few games but it kicked off with a game many have been asking for – Bravely Default II. While it won’t be making 2020 after all, we’ve gotten a good look fresh look at the game now it’s had…
If you’ve been itching to bash some bokoblins in the imminent Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity this news is sure to sate your bloodthirst – a demo is heading to the Nintendo Switch eShop! The news comes alongside a fresh trailer that also reveals you’ll be able to play as…
Out of the blue, Nintendo has once again dropped a Direct Mini out of the blue, giving updates on Bravely Default II, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, No More Heroes III, and more! Check it out below:
Though it’s still all about Ghosts in Pokémon GO right now, November is nearly here. It’s been announced that the last bastion of pumpkin spice will get not one, but two Community Days to celebrate a couple Gen I counterparts back to back. On Sunday, November 15th, trainers will be…
Konami’s stable of characters and properties are fairly varied, though it seems most immediately think of either Metal Gear or Castlevania. I’m a Bomberman fan myself (though that was originally Hudson Soft), but today’s all about giving some love to a fellow lighthearted fellow who really knows who to wield…
This weekend’s looking like a good one for online competition on Switch. Not only are we getting the return of Splatoween in Splatoon 2, but now Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has announced its next routine tournament event. Better watch those projectiles, because it’s all reflection all the time this weekend….
‘Tis the season to be spooky, and on Friday, October 30th, you will have a new game you can scare yourself with on Nintendo Switch. Described as a “paper theater” game, Clea, from developer InverMouse and publisher Sekai Games, follows a young woman and her brother as they outrun the…
Just in time for Halloween, we’ve got a launch trailer for the weird and wacky Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty. The game, developed by Oddworld Inhabitants and published by Microids, is a remake of the 1997 classic Oddworld: Abe’s Odyssey. The game is a platformer, but in the vein…
You may be surprised but, Halloween is right around the corner. As per usual, Pokémon GO is also getting in the holiday spirit with an event to celebrate. This year, though, the mobile AR game is also celebrating Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead. This is the first…
Ever get drawn to a particular spot on a game’s map but realize it might be a while before you can get there? Well in Carto you get to shift and slide that spot right to you by rearranging the map and watching the world shift around you! All of…
