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…
Tomb Raider fans have been eating good over the past year! Earlier this year, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered was released on Nintendo Switch, featuring updated versions of Lara Croft’s first three adventures. Now, it looks like three more classic adventures are getting the remastered treatment with Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered. Check…
Yesterday, the internet was dumbstruck when Nintendo, as they do, randomly dropped a five minute trailer for an alarm clock (Alarmo) and a webpage announcing a playtest within hours of each other. We all learned from this webpage that applications would be available today October 10th at exactly 8 a.m….
Sonic X Shadow Generations is just a couple weeks away, and Sega’s just checked off a big, fanservice-y box on their prerelease plans. Dark Beginnings, a three part animated series focused on Shadow, has just had its final episode go live. Episode 1 Episode 2 …
Are you ready for an island-hopping, jazzy-jumping, Bros. bonding adventure?! Because Nintendo sure wants you to be with the return of the Mario & Luigi RPG series. The fifth installment is nearly here, and as is customary for these final legs a longer overview trailer has been shared detailing the…
With the Switch nearing the end of its lifespan and rumors growing more and more numerous, everyday feels like a waiting game for Nintendo to reveal new hardware. Just yesterday all of the waiting finally paid off as Nintendo revealed what everyone was waiting for: the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo!…
As the Nintendo Switch trucks along in what is sure to be its final year, it would stand to reason that Nintendo is looking at expanding the options of Nintendo Switch Online for its successor console. While we still have no idea what the device’s name is (Switch 2? Super…
Update (10/25/24): Splatoween, the spookiest Splatfest in Splatoon 3, kicks off today! So naturally, those over at the lab have shared the latest art to celebrate. Check it out below! It’s the spookiest month of the year once again, and Splatoon 3 is making sure not to…
The next partnership between Pokémon and Crocs is nearly here! Foot Locker has revealed the release date for the upcoming collaboration, set for October 17th. You’ll be able to find the clogs on the Crocs website, as well as in-person at Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champ Sports. Four…
Nintendo fans have been dying for a new hardware release, and Nintendo finally delivered… sort of. Earlier this morning, Nintendo announced Alarmo, an all-new alarm clock available for purchase in early access for Nintendo Switch Online members right now. According to Nintendo, Alarmo is an interactive alarm clock…
In a bit of unexpected news today, Universal Pictures has revealed that Sega is set to produce a movie based on its Shinobi series of games. What’s more, director Sam Hargrave, known for Netflix’s Extraction films, is set to direct. The news isn’t totally out of left field as Sega…
If you asked anyone to name the all-time greats of classic video games, undoubtedly one of the first answers you’ll hear is Tetris. This simple, yet complex game formula has lived on for decades and has been nearly perfected by truly devoted fans. As time goes on and players hone…
Just a few days ago, it was reported by various outlets that Saudi Arabia’s PIF (Public Investment Fund) was looking at increasing its shares in Nintendo. For some unknown reason, the PIF has reduced its shares in the company, now owning 7.54% of Nintendo instead of its previous 8.58%. This…
