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…
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…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
Ever since stepping down from his position at Nintendo, living meme deity Reggie Fils-Aimé has kept busy with a host of new positions and duties around the business world, such as joining GameStop’s board of directors. But the man has an altruistic side as well, and he’s using his fame…
In the Disgaea series, the Red Moon is an occasion where the eternally beleaguered Prinnies can potentially be reincarnated as people if they’ve done enough good. Now NISA is taking that spirit to do some good of their own, organizing a fundraiser in partnership with the American Red Cross’ Coronavirus…
After last week’s surprise announcement of Paper Mario: The Origami King, artists took to recreating some of the new paper forms shown off in the game’s trailer. With origami and paper maché-like techniques being used, it was just a guessing game of which character would be the first to appear…
While Community Days have been a staple of Pokémon GO, more recently Niantic tried something new by giving players the chance to vote for the featured Pokémon. Rhyhorn won out, but now it looks like another round of voting will give not one, but two potential Pokémon some added attention, move…
Have you, or someone you know, had a hard time trying to purchase a new Nintendo Switch console over the past few weeks? There may be many factors at play, but one reason in particular may be due to the search phrase ‘Buy Nintendo’ spiking in usage some 890% over…
Sega’s Blue Blur is revving up again, bringing a whole host of discounts to Nintendo Switch and 3DS owners who may be missing some Sonic the Hedgehog games. They might not all be created equal, but there’s definitely some gems amongst this collection of deals. Switch Mario and…
Goku has reached an unfathomable power level, tapping into his natural battle prowess as the latest character for Dragon Ball FighterZ. Ultra Instinct Goku may be another take on the Saiyan, but with some extra dynamic Dramatic Finishes that capture Dragon Ball Super and a playstyle all his own shown…
With all the plot-based drama and rampant carnage that comes with Mortal Kombat, do you ever wish these characters could just get along? That’s where FRIENDSHIP comes in, giving each character a finisher that doesn’t involve gratuitous violence – only gratuitous niceness! All your Mortal Kombat favorites are…
It’s time for another holiday in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! This time you’ll want to swing by the museum as Blathers has set up some Stamp stations for International Museum Day, and they’ll be there from today, May 18, through to the end of the month. For finding three stamp…
Late last month, Nintendo of Japan released an overview trailer for Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, which covered the essentials and also gave us our first look at the Mario-themed cards that’ll be selectable in a few games. Now, Nintendo of America has shared its own version of the trailer,…
Bandai Namco has reported via the latest issue of V-Jump that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 has passed 6 million units shipped and digitally sold worldwide (as translated by Gematsu). The arena fighter/RPG hybrid originally launched for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2016, with a port to the Nintendo…
Live entertainment has had to change this year due to COVID-19 and quarantine orders. Because of that, televised sports have been put on hold and once a tv show runs out of new episodes it’s back to reruns. Talk shows, day-time and late-night, have had to scramble into working with…
