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…
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom look like solid upgrades over their Switch 1 counterparts, but the majority of new features will be tied to a smartphone app called “Zelda Notes.” While we already know…
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,…
One of the strangest cross-over events is finally here, as Tetris 99 gets a Fire Emblem-themed make-over for the weekend! Nintendo UK has uploaded a clip of it in action below, and it looks like once again it changes up the music, the UI, and gives us a new background…
NIS America is finally bringing the Disaster Report series west again for the first time in years with a localization of Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories. The latest English trailer for the game focuses on how it’s all about the human reactions that comes from natural disasters, rather than the…
Gamescom can be a lot of fun, but if you’re Luigi you’re going to end up with just as many screams as smiles. The poor guy’s being sent out with his Poltergust yet again in an extended hands-on video, courtesy of Nintendo UK. That’s good news for us though, as…
Ever since the game’s launch, we’ve seen themed batches of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirits for the sake of events, so you’ll imagine how refreshing it is to see another aspect of the game get a similar treatment. Next up is a three day online tournament — and what better…
If you miss sit-down cabs and side-by-side versus, it’s time to take yourself back to the arcade with the latest pair of Sega Ages titles to come to Nintendo Switch. Both Puyo Puyo and Space Harrier are fantastic games in their own right, making each of them worth the time…
If you’re like me, then you probably own way too many t-shirts, but you never turn down the chance to pick up some new ones. Now, Uniqlo has released a new line of gaming themed t-shirts, featuring designs from classic franchises like Contra, Sonic the Hedgehog, Pac-Man, and more. …
The usual event cycle continues today with the brand new choco-mint themed scavenger hunt in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp! You’ll be hunting for those cute little gyroidite nuggets with the mint leaves adorning the tops of their heads. Collect enough and meet certain number goals, and you can use them…
One of the most surprising announcements to come out of Nintendo’s E3 Direct was that not only would the long-awaited Seiken Densetsu 3 would be getting an official localization with the fresh title Trials of Mana, which dropped right there and then as part of the Mana Collection, but it…
The past few days have been filled with news regarding Mario & Sonic’s next Olympic outing, and this latest trailer out of Japan is one of the lengthiest yet, highlighting everything from basic events to the story mode. And what a story mode it is – it looks…
The demo for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age has dropped in the Nintendo Switch eShop! We’ve captured footage of the gameplay — check it out:
Campers, I think it’s time for a change — a hair change! Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is giving all of us six new wigs to choose from in the Wiggin’ Out Collection. From a short spiky wig to a side-ponytail wig sporting a cute braid, you can completely recreate your…
For those of you excited to jump into the new adventure in Pokémon Sword & Shield, a new experience will soon be available to you in real life. That’s right: your time in the world of ‘mon will be extended to locations spread out all over the US! Nintendo’s just…
