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,…
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…
UPDATE: Much Higher resolution images of the upcoming Monster Hunter amiibo can now be seen below! A few weeks back, we reported on several Monster Hunter Stories series amiibo making their way to Japan later this year. It was also reported that even more amiibo would be due out this…
A selection of key Atlus and Sega games are now officially making their way to Europe, thanks to an agreement with German publisher Deep Silver. The company announced the new partnerships today via Twitter, confirming the localization of three upcoming titles for European audiences. We're bringing @AtlusUSA and select @SEGA…
Pokémon GO is finally live! I’ve managed to get it up and running on my phone. Here are a few quick observations based on my experience playing the new game on an Android device. The professor who you meet in the beginning is Professor Willow, and he introduces you to…
The Pokémon TCG: Elite Trainer Box for the Generations expansion is live at the Pokémon Center! This is currently the only way to get your hands on the elusive box set, so be sure to place your orders now to avoid missing out. For $49.99, you get everything listed below:…
Surprise, Pokémon trainers! Pokémon GO is now available on both iOS and Android in select regions. (There’s no word about the U.S. or Canada yet.) With its release comes a wealth of information. Here is what we know so far. File Size iOS: 110 MB Android: 58 MB Professor The…
We previously reported that the June “Victory” crate from Loot Anime would include an exclusive Splatoon themed item. Well, the crates are out in the wild, and that item has been revealed to be… A green squid plushie! Yes, the exclusive item is a green squid from the World of…
UPDATE: Pokémon GO is live on iOS in New Zealand and Australia! The U.S. will probably see a release soon. Good news, trainers! Pokémon GO is now live with Google Play in select regions. You can check to see if it’s available in your region. No word yet on iOS…
Help me determine the custom moveset to make this Custom Waluigi amiibo Card best represent the spirit of the character!
Nintendo announced today that it will be attending Gamescom 2016 in Cologne, Germany from August 17th to August 21st. The convention has been taking place since 2009, with Nintendo attending annually since 2010. The show has gone on to become the biggest video game trade show in the world. Last…
Mario Kart has proven that the citizens of the Mushroom Kingdom have no qualms with taking to the road, so Mattel’s announcement of a new series of Super Mario Bros.-themed Hot Wheels should come as no surprise. Hot Wheels hasn’t been a stranger to Mario-themed rides, having released a set…
The first five minutes of the upcoming spinoff Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice have been posted to GameXplain’s YouTube page. In classic Sonic fashion, the game kicks off with a beautifully animated cutscene accompanied by cringe-worthy dialogue. It’s here that the game’s new mechanic is introduced: manipulating the environment using…
Welcome back to the Smash Seminar! In this series I’ll be introducing readers to the world of competitive Smash through articles about history, characters, players and more, in hopes of getting more people involved in the competitive scene. Whether you wish to be a casual observer or a future champ,…
