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,…
The third wave of Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC is now available to download, adding a sauna, new outfits, a recruitable Anna, and, yes, the ability to interact with monastery animals like cats and dogs. Conquer new quests, dress up with new outfits, sweat it out in the new…
Nintendo has revealed the Black Friday section of its Holiday Gift Guide for 2019. For those looking for a Nintendo Switch, you can pick one up bundled with a code for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Switch’s best-selling game, for $299.99. Nintendo has not announced any Black Friday deals…
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Many Sonic games have amazing soundtracks, but one of the most memorable is Sonic R’s, which is filled with extremely hummable euro-beats. That’s why it’s great to see it get some love again, with “Can You Feel the Sunshine” joining Station Square and Pumpkin Hill as the latest classic track…
For the Pokémon GO fans out there who like to take advantage of the game’s AR features, some exciting news has come in regarding some upcoming new features utilizing the technology. Earlier yesterday, Niantic announced their plans to expand Pokémon GO’s multiplayer offerings with a new feature they’ve dubbed “Buddy…
Now Terry has rising tackled his way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the development team is ready to celebrate with a very appropriately themed online tournament. Titled “The Road to Becoming Fighting King”, it essentially turns the game into a traditional fighter, with 1-on-1 stamina battles on Ω Form stages….
If there’s one thing you can say about the Switch, it’s that it has a lot of ports. It’s an understandable phenomenon, really — it stands at a juncture point, offering both a popular place for neglected Wii U titles to go, and a less powerful portable option for third-party…
In recent years Capcom has been making a major comeback in the eyes of fans, giving plenty of love to old IP that had lain dormant for years. It seems like the move is paying off, too, with three more games surpassing the million units sold mark. The news comes…
Mario Kart Tour’s next event, the “Paris Tour,” has launched, bringing with it three new drivers, one new course (along with several variants), and a handful of new karts and gliders. Peach (Vacation), Shy Guy (Pastry Chef), and Toad (Pit Crew) have all been added to the game as characters…
And the Pokémon merch continues to roll in! We’re only a little over a week away until Pokémon Sword & Shield is finally in our hands on Nintendo Switch, and the PC in Japan is making sure that fans are fully prepared for the big release. This latest batch of…
What was once previously seen only in schematics and our collective imagination is now coming to life: a new photo shows the Super Nintendo World park under construction at Universal Studios Japan. It’s not too revealing, but seeing the world of Mario be brought to life before our eyes is…
We’ve seen a lot of seasonal goods come out of the North American Pokémon Center lately — and as much as we all might enjoy holiday decor and other merch, sometimes it’s nice to just get some good, old-fashioned apparel that’s fitting for a variety of occasions. Up for sale…
