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…
After the stunned, silent weeping in response to yesterday’s Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer, Detective Pikachu is here to remind us that it’s possible to make beloved characters realistic and cute at the same time. This one features a short new scene where Ryan Reynolds’ eponymous investigator snarks about spa…
May! May is the fifth page on the calendar, and it’s my second favorite month of the year. (March is first, if you were wondering.) There’s no major first party title coming from Nintendo in May, so the indies and third parties are really carrying the load for these…
Yesterday, ads started popping up in retail stores referencing a “Pokémon Pass” app which had yet to be officially revealed. Thankfully the wait wasn’t long for official confirmation, as the Pokémon Company has released the app onto the iOS and Google Play stores. As of right now, it seems limited…
As of May 1st, 2019, upon the ascension of Emperor Naruhito to the throne, Japan has entered the Reiwa era. To mark the occasion, and get in some sneaky new advertising, Nintendo uploaded a video highlighting Super Mario Maker 2’s creation capabilities. View this post on Instagram A post…
Smash Ultimate has hosted plenty of Spirit Board events, and I’m sure you know the drill. Hop in, grab some Spirits based on a theme or game series, and rake in bonus rewards for your trouble. Nothing’s been problematic with these in the past and it’s even helped me nab…
Labo VR has only been out for a few short weeks, but we’ve already seen some incredible games made with its creative mode. Case in point — this recreation of Rhythm Heaven’s iconic Karate Joe minigame, which features a minute of beat-pumping and object-punching action. Hopefully Nintendo adds a way…
Pokémon freebies have always appeared in many different forms — trading cards, special Pokémon that you can train and battle with, figurines, toys, activity books, etc. Smart devices and digital-only goodies can also be thrown into the mix. What if the Pokémon Company mashes these two forms together though? Chris…
Since its initial reveal in a Direct, we haven’t gotten a ton of details on Oninaki, the next game due out from Tokyo RPG Factory. Earlier last week, however, Square Enix posted a new trailer that showcases the core cast members of the upcoming Action RPG, along with some out…
We’re on the cusp of May now, just days away from the Pokémon: Detective Pikachu’s premiere in Japan. We probably won’t receive many new trailers, posters, or clips at this point — but that doesn’t mean we’re not getting some sort of new promos to enjoy! The official Detective…
GameSpot Gameplay posted eight minutes of new gameplay for Team Sonic Racing! The footage shows the game in action on multiple tracks, featuring both Sonic and Big the Cat. The game is running on PlayStation Pro in the video, so we can’t know for sure exactly what the Nintendo Switch…
There may be no F-Zero in sight, but another contender is stepping up to scratch that high-speed itch. Redout is already available on other platforms, but Nicalis has confirmed they’ll be releasing the game on Nintendo Switch through the Lightspeed Edition in just a couple weeks. Race faster than…
Final Fantasy VI turned 25 this month, and is still considered a real gem for the ages — a quarter of a century later and highly regarded as one of the finest JRPGs to ever exist. In celebration of the milestone achievement for the beloved classic, many members of the…
