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…
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…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
While you might recognize the name GoodSmile in particular for the company’s Nendoroid and figma line of figures, every once in a while they come out with other figures that are just as pretty and high-quality, without being attached to their most popular series. For example, it’s most recently been…
After Pauline made an extremely memorable comeback in Super Mario Odyssey it seemed inevitable that she’d start popping up in more spin-offs. She’s since popped up in Mario Tennis Aces, and now we finally have confirmation that one of Nintendo’s oldest video game characters is finally taking to the race…
Ever since Dragon Quest’s Hero hit Smash with more than a few random elements in his arsenal, the competitive scene has argued whether he should be playable in tournaments. Surprisingly, Nintendo France has decided to ban him from the European Team Cup. Nouveau nom, nouveau format. #SmashBrosECNotre tournoi Super…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is truly the game that keeps on giving. Even though it’s been out for a few years, people keep finding crazy new ways to play and beat it. And now it looks like we can add “beat the game with just shields”…
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age releases for Nintendo Switch in just four days, on September 27th, and lucky residents of Japan (and those willing to import) have the option to pick up the game in several ways. Besides ordering the standard game, a Gorgeous Edition and…
The just-released Nintendo Switch Lite has made the plucky little console even more vibrant than ever before, but unfortunately there aren’t any themes to match up with the new aesthetics. Thankfully FDG Entertainment, the developers of Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom have spotted this missed opportunity, and now you…
The Link’s Awakening remake on Switch is number one on the UK boxed sales chart. Surpassing Borderlands 3 over the weekend, Link’s Awakening claimed the top spot for the third time in Zelda history, following Wind Waker and Ocarina of Time. It’s also the most successful Zelda remake in the…
Amiibo have come a long way in five years. Are these the best quality amiibo ever released? We take a look in one of our latest videos!
In an anniversary that makes the company well over the age of any human being who’s ever lived, Nintendo celebrates its 130th birthday today, September 23rd! The company was incorporated in 1889 by Fujisaro Yamauchi as a producer of hanafuda trading cards, following a rollicking trajectory — including yakuza dealings…
Lifestyle product company Difuzed is no stranger to Nintendo, as it’s produced a wide array of items revolving around classic franchises in recent years. From Mario to Donkey Kong, iconic characters have been celebrated through apparel, bags, accessories, and a whole lot more, much to the delight of fans. Plenty…
Earlier this month, just ahead of Tokyo Game Show, it was confirmed that Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered will be launching for the Nintendo Switch on January 23, 2020. To commemorate the announcement, the game’s art director, Toshiyuki Itahana, has painted up a new piece featuring all of the game’s…
There’s just a few days to go before the powerful fusion of Goku and Vegeta, Gogeta, hits Dragon Ball FighterZ as its latest DLC character. To get fans pumped up, Bandai Namco has released a new trailer highlighting his flashy moves and combos: Gogeta will be available to…
