The Pokémon franchise has been capturing the imagination of kids and adults across the world for decades now. Of the countless fans out there who grew up with the series, undoubtedly a resounding dream of many was to become a Pokémon Trainer in real life. While Pokémon themselves may not…
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…
With how long the original Nintendo Switch managed to last on store shelves, it should come as no surprise that some of the earliest Switch 2 games were originally designed for the Switch 1. One such is the upcoming Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, the third installment of Koei Tecmo’s…
Need more excitement in the lead-up to Sonic Superstars than the excellent animation? Sega is set to release a prequel comic for the game called “Fang’s Big Break,” detailing how the eponymous hunter came to the North Star Islands and making trouble in the first place. How did the…
NIS America has just announced that the beloved 3DS RPG, The Legend of Legacy is getting an HD Remaster sometime in early 2024. Check out the announcement trailer below to see the new visuals in action. In The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered, you can immerse yourself in the diverse…
The original Metal Gear Solid was revolutionary in a bunch of ways but one of the most understated aspects of the title was the ways in which it broke the fourth wall, mostly thanks to Foxhound’s resident psychic, Psycho Mantis. One moment in particular comes in his pre-fight monologue where…
In many ways Hideki Kamiya and PlatinumGames are inseparable. While plenty of other developers have contributed to the studio’s output over the years (Kamiya wasn’t involved in Astral Chain at all outside of a supervising role, for example), the vice-president and his very unique presence on social media have led…
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,…
Wanna splat away? Now your last chance (for now) to get Splatoon 3 icons on Nintendo Switch Online, as the final wave has been released. You can pick up icon elements for a small amount of Platinum Points until next Thursday, when Splatoon 3 icons go away… for…
Was August’s 15-minute Super Mario Bros. Wonder presentation just a little too long for you? Get the full breadth of the game’s basic info in an even more compact size in this Super Mario Bros. Wonder overview trailer. It’s all here – the map, the characters, the power-ups,…
One of the Nintendo Switch’s best games in a packed 2022 was the epic Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and people have noticed: Xenoblade 3 won the Excellence Award at Tokyo Game Show 2023, with Tetsuya Takahashi himself accepting the honor. 「東京ゲームショウ2023」で行われた「日本ゲーム大賞2023」年間作品部門にて、「ゼノブレイド3」が優秀賞を受賞しました。本作を応援してくださった皆さま、ありがとうございました。 pic.twitter.com/VBXYGSRqhI — 株式会社モノリスソフト (@MONOLITHSOFT) September 22, 2023 Having…
Going to the aquarium is fun and all, but where are the fish you can catch and then donate to a museum? The Seattle Aquarium (only a few miles from where I’m typing these words) is hosting a collaboration with Nintendo of America to bring an Animal Crossing: New Horizons…
The time to bring the masses together is nearly upon us – Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes, the spiritual successor to the Suikoden series, has gotten a release date and an epic new trailer that chronicles the quest ahead. Centered around three protagonists: Nowa, a brash guard fighting for…
Sonic Superstars is shaping up to be quite the sizeable game when it launches next month, with four playable characters and a bunch of new zones to run through. What some players might come back to more than anything else, though, is the Battle Mode. Sega has shared a bunch…
Get ready, Kirby fans, as one of the pink puffballs most out-there adventures is heading to Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack next week. Kirby & The Amazing Mirror was an unconventional platformer compared to the rest of the series when it launched for the Game Boy Advance back in 2004….
