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…
Fans have been waiting for more on the sequel to the cult classic Deadly Premonition ever since it was announced back in September, and now we finally have a date for the adventurous mystery game – July 10th. The date comes via a brand new trailer which appears to be…
Another Pokémon GO from home wish has come true! This past weekend, the entire Pokémon GO community was able to participate in the first Community Day at-home event and now we are able to partake in Remote Raids. Starting today, Trainers at level 5 and up can access the Remote…
While Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to exceed expectations for Nintendo, certain players are, seemingly, upset with the game. According to Metacritic’s “User Reviews” section, New Horizons now boasts over 1,600 negative reviews, which is 600 more than the game’s positive reviews. All of this negativity from users is a…
One of my more anticipated upcoming Switch titles is Catherine: Full Body, finally giving the West a way to play its towering puzzles on a handheld console. That and its risqué plot of two-timing and the consequences therin (including the new to Full Body character Rin) makes it a total…
It seems game shows aren’t dead, as the Japan Independent Games Aggregate, in charge of the annual BitSummit game show, has announced its plans for the summer: meet BitSummit Gaiden, a new Japanese games event to help small developers showcase their work. This new, online indie games event will be…
How has island life been treating you in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? It’s been over a month since the game was released and it’s already become one of the best outlets for staying “safer at home” and coping due to coronavirus’ impact on 2020. To check in on everyone’s progress,…
With Super Mario Maker 2’s final update released, fans have been given more ways to craft Mario courses of everyone’s dreams and nightmares. If you’re finding yourself fighting course creator’s block, then Nintendo UK’s weekly challenges might just help you make your next course. And if you’re a resident of…
If you are looking for a way to compete in an intense gaming competition from the comfort of your couch, then get ready to rev your engines. From May 8th-10th, the Mario Kart North American Open for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will let racers compete for glory and rewards. During…
Dream Land’s number one hero turns 28 this week, on April 27th (which was technically yesterday in Japan), and to mark the occasion, the official Japanese Kirby account has provided a new illustration. This isn’t the first time they’ve given Kirby his very own birthday card, but this year’s theme…
Following from the rerun of last year’s Dragalia Lost and Fire Emblem Heroes crossover, even more familiar characters are arriving in-game. The Fire Emblem: Kindred Ties event will add four more heroes as playable adventurers, along with new quests, rewards, and some curious interactions. Leading the event is…
To celebrate the Neo Geo’s 30th anniversary, SNK has officially announced that the Neo Geo Pocket Color fighting game SNK Gals’ Fighters will be getting a digital release on April 29th. It's been 30 years since the #NEOGEO first launched on April 26th, 1990!In celebration, we are proud to…
Xenoblade Chronicles has quite the distinct cast, even for a JRPG, with everything from the angelic Melia to the small & lively Riki, and even a [MASSIVE SPOILERS]. The upcoming Definitive Edition will be reintroducing players to these characters, and naturally they’ve gotten a visual upgrade since the last we…
