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…
Epic Games, developer of one of the world’s most popular video games in Fortnite and one of the most popular game engines in Unreal Engine, is apparently not making enough money. With CEO Tim Sweeney stating they’re spending much more money than they earn, he announced in a memo to…
Stardew Valley is the game that just keeps on growing, apparently. Developer Eric “Concerned Ape” Barone has revealed even more content coming to the game as part of the version 1.6 update, and it’s looking like you might want to start a new farm when it drops! Specifically, you can…
Today a new Dragon Quest game has hit consoles and PC, though it’s not a usual entry in the turn-based RPG series! Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai is based on the manga that first begun in 1989 which was a fairly loose adaptation of the concepts and…
It was announced recently that the Van Gogh Museum would be collaborating with none other than Pokémon to celebrate the museum’s 50th anniversary. Starting tomorrow and running through January 7th, visitors can visit the museum and check out a variety of activities and exhibits featuring the famous furry critters in…
Still looking to speed through the classic 2D Sonic games? Sonic Origins Plus has a new Collector’s Edition up for pre-order from Pix’n Love, and boy is it a full package: it includes two art books (one 20-page, one 96-page), slipcase and reversible cover, acrylic plate, four lithographs, and a…
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best-selling game on Nintendo Switch, but there’s always the possibility that you don’t have it yet. And if you don’t, and you’re in Europe, then you can pick up the game and its extensive Booster Course Pass DLC in one convenient package: the wordy…
Most corporations haven’t been around as long as Nintendo. Founded in 1889, the company made cards and other toys for nearly a century before shifting to video game development around the late ’70s. And now you can charter its evolution via various logo redesigns over the years, compiled by Twitter…
This November CyberConnect 2 will be returning to the Naruto universe with a fresh arena fighter that’ll bring more characters to the Ninja Storm fray from across the series’ expansive timeline. If you’ve been wondering what’s in store, Bandai Namco has you covered with two new trailers. The first of…
Miss out on Pokémon Scarlet & Violet when it released last year? You can pick up the game and its DLC in one convenient package soon – starting November 3rd, you’ll be able to pick up a bundle of the game and its DLC in a physical rerelease. Pokémon™…
Last year, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II released on Nintendo Switch with a promise: the game’s Restored Content Mod would be available as DLC, viewed by many as the best way to experience the game. Well that DLC got canned, and now fans are filing a class-action…
Update (9/29/23): The Brazilian rating board has removed the Red Dead Redemption 2 listing and replaced it with one for the first game, meaning it was almost certainly a clerical error. We probably shouldn’t expect RDR2 on Switch anytime soon. Red Dead Redemption released on Nintendo Switch relatively recently,…
Few stories have affected the media landscape over the past few months than the strikes by WGA (writers) and SAG-AFTRA (actors) against film and television giants in Hollywood. While the WGA is finally winding down its strike, striking a tentative deal with executives after prolonged negotiations, SAG-AFTRA’s battle continues –…
