With the Nintendo Switch 2’s release closer than ever, pretty much everything there is to know about the system has been made public. Even prior to the official reveal there was a good amount of features known due to leaks, like the new C button. That being said, all these…
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…
As one would expect from the Nintendo Switch 2 featuring mouse functionality with its controllers, players can navigate the Switch 2 home menu with the Joy-Con 2’s mouse mode. The company released a short video showcasing this functionality over the weekend, and it works exactly as you would expect. You…
According to CNN, Nintendo has reason to celebrate this year even ahead of the looming next generation of home consoles. As it stands, it seems that the promises of Sony and Microsoft’s next projects have helped Nintendo boost the sales of the Nintendo Switch, with the console coming out on…
Earlier today, NISA dropped the bombshell that the latest localized entry in the Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series would be heading to Switch, leading to equal parts rejoicing and hesitation from fans. Unlike many JRPG series, which tend to be self-contained even if they have a number…
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Sonic X, a popular Sonic the Hedgehog animated series that ran from 2003 to 2006, is now available to stream on Netflix with 52 episodes for fans to enjoy. The plot of the series is based on Sonic, Dr. Eggman, and the hedgehog’s friends as they find themselves transported to…
A few weeks after first announcing the game, FuRyu has shared the first screenshots from its upcoming action-adventure Doraemon game, which is set to tie-in with next year’s 50th anniversary movie. The game, subtitled Nobita’s New Dinosaur, will have the robot cat and his pals explore a world filled with…
One of the most beloved JRPG series by hardcore fans in recent years has been Falcom’s The Legend of Heroes: Trails saga. Starting during the days of the PSP, it has told a lengthy interconnected yarn, focusing on the political and military machinations of several countries in a world that…
On today’s episode of the Nintendo WireCast, Hero TJ and Amiibo Jason talk about what they are thankful for in the world of Nintendo!
Persona 5 Scramble has already managed to take our hearts with its picaresque presentation and continuation of the Phantom Thieves’ story. Joker and his crew are still prepping for their next big heist, and today the Japanese P5S website has updated with a batch of screenshots and info each for…
E3 has a reputation for being one of the biggest gaming events of the year. Not only do developers reveal what they’ve been working on, but Nintendo has made an effort in recent years to create atmospheric enhancement to immerse attendees in an environmental experience that complements their flagship titles….
Back in September, Bandai Namco announced that it would be following up the My Hero Academia arena fighter My Hero One’s Justice with a sequel in 2020, and now it finally has a specific release date in the west – March 13, 2020. The game follows up directly on the…
Could new Pokémon: Let’s Go adventures be on the way? It certainly is possible, as Nintendo has submitted five patents for a new and improved “Game Controller.” If you look closely, though, the designs are for the Poké Ball Plus controller! A summary of the designs: The patents aim to…
The idea of a console based Pokémon experience has been just out of the purview of probability for decades now. After all, the series is a handheld staple and system seller, with developer Game Freak constantly cramming in more creatures and features from game to game. Now here we are,…
