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…
Dragon Quest Monsters will be getting a long-awaited new entry this winter with a new adventure starring Dragon Quest IV’s Psaro and if you’re curious how it’ll play, Square Enix has you covered. In a new blog post, the developers run down the basics of combat. For starters, you’ll have…
Recently, we all received the heartbreaking news that longtime voice of Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, and more beloved characters Charles Martinet would no longer be stepping into the shoes of Mushroom Kingdom plumbers, and that in lieu of his voice acting duties he would take on the new role of…
Late last week saw the rather low-key announcement of another Borderlands port, this time rounding out the main series with the Ultimate Edition of Borderlands 3. It joins previous ports of the first two games, the Pre-Sequel, and both Tales from the Borderlands spin-offs. As for Borderlands 3, it first…
Are you ready to begin anew in a town where you can farm surrounded by adventure, eligible bachelorettes, and… monsters? XSEED is here to bring you the remastered version of a beloved classic through Rune Factory 3 Special where you can become the shape-shifting protagonist Micah. Navigate him through his…
If there’s one constant in this world, it’s the fact that when the holidays roll around, Nintendo will release a Mario Kart 8 bundle. This year’s offering features a digital copy of the world’s favorite racing game, a three-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online, and a standard Switch model…
Nintendo of America has announced that two brand-new special edition Nintendo Switch Lite models are arriving in North America on October 6th. Each console features Animal Crossing leaf designs on the back and a small leaf badge on the front. They’re also bundled with a download code for Animal Crossing:…
The Japanese television series GameCenter CX was somewhat ahead of its time when it first started airing back in late 2003, with its wacky video game playthroughs by Shinya Arino predating the Let’s Play craze that took video sharing websites by storm just a few years later. The series did…
Back in April Square Enix finally ported its Pixel Remaster series of classic Final Fantasy games to modern platforms beyond the PC and mobile, giving Switch owners the chance to experience the first six adventures all over again. Two weeks later we got the news that the series had sold…
Earlier this year, we reported on rumors of a substantial amiibo restock, featuring over 30 legacy Super Smash Bros. characters set to be available between August and November. In the past month, we’ve witnessed firsthand that these rumors have turned out to be entirely accurate, as retailers across Asia and…
There’s no such thing as too many Pokémon plushes — and Sanei knows it! The company’s latest announcement has given us a look at new Poké plushes from Scarlet and Violet’s Paldea region — introducing Tandemaus, Fidough, and Tinkaton in small plush form! Familiar favorites like Bonsly, Munna, Mime, Jr.,…
It’ll be time to chill and get your sweet fix this September 6th when Mario Kart Tour’s Sundae Tour begins! Bringing the Sky-High Sundae course to the table, we’re slurping up every second of delicious sugary track decked out in sprinkles and fudge! Get the scoop(s) for yourself: …
There’s just a matter of months to go until Square Enix releases a new remake of its beloved PlayStation RPG, Star Ocean: The Second Story. It’s not just the game getting a facelift, either, as the company has shared the game’s brand-new opening! The fresh animation was produced by Yostar…
