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…
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,…
Talk about repressed memories coming back to me suddenly, but anyone who was a kid during the N64’s lifespan will likely remember the brash commercials Nintendo aired. One of the more obscure was for the 1998 classic Banjo-Kazooie. A brief 30-second ad had some men camping in the forest and…
Update (9/8/23): Splatfest begins today and the occasion wouldn’t feel right without new art, that’s for sure! Whatever team you’re joining, you’ve gotta admit that this trio kicks major ink together. Whether they’re featured rockin’ some cool beats or chilling out in between sets, they’re just plain iconic in the…
Next month Adol Christin will be embarking on his next adventure in Japan, taking him on a nautical voyage across the northern seas alongside a new companion, Karja Balta. While a western release has yet to be announced, the game has gotten a fresh Japanese trailer that is sure to…
It’s finally happening! Nintendo of America has confirmed that Big Man, Shiver, and Frye amiibo are coming on November 17th! The three members of Deep Cut will make their #amiibo debut on November 17th! Scan them in-game to snap a photo with these #Splatoon3 stars, get exclusive gear, and more!…
With a sizzling summer coming to a close it’s time to start planning for the next season in Splatoon 3 and it’s the aptly named Drizzle Season! As usual some fresh content is on the way. One new stage, Crableg Capital, will bring some more vertical combat to the game,…
The GBA’s Sonic Advance trilogy is often regarded as one of the unsung high points in the hedgehog’s history, offering up three portable platformers in an era where Sega was readjusting to being a third party developer. Sonic Advance 2 is regarded by many as the best of the bunch,…
One of the most critically acclaimed super hero video game trilogies of all time is heading to Switch and now we have a release date! Announced alongside some new artwork by comic artist Christian Ward, the trilogy will hit Switch on October 13th, 2023. Experience Gotham City in a…
The number of iconic platformers on the Game Boy and Game Boy Color can sometimes be understated – after all, those were the systems that gave us Wario Land, Shantae, Kirby, and many more besides. If you’re looking for a modern spin with the same aesthetic, though, you’re in luck…
In just a matter of weeks we’ll be able to shake things up for the first time in over a decade with Samba de Amigo: Party Central. If you’ve yet to try the maraca-based rhythm game, though, you can give it a go for free thanks to a new demo!…
The Sonic Speed Cafe opened as a pop up store in San Diego in mid-July, serving Chili Dogs and other food items alongside hosting events in conjunction with San Diego Comic Con. While the store was slated to close on August 20th, the organizers have stated it will be extending…
Wildfires have ravaged the islands of Hawai’i over the past couple weeks, particularly on the island of Hawai’i and the island of Maui, where the devastation of Lahaina has made international headlines. After announcing that next year’s Pokémon World Championships will take place in Honolulu, The Pokémon Company International has…
Fire Emblem Heroes’ Choose Your Legends contest, a time honored event since the game’s launch (wherein players vote and campaign for their favorite characters to get special units) was held back in January as usual, and right on time the units are here, ready to be added to the game….
One of the most intriguing aspects of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was the introduction of Paradox Pokémon, creatures from another age that resemble familiar faces but with a unique twist. Now it’s time for them to take to the Trading Card Game and it looks to be quite the debut….
