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…
If you’ve followed our past posts on McDonald’s Japan’s August specials, you’ll know that this past weekend saw the start of a promotion with The Pokémon Company. In addition to some toys included with Happy Meals, there was a limited-edition set of Pokémon cards that included an extra-limited variant of…
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,…
Might and Magic is one of the oldest RPG series around, finding its origins as a 1986 computer game, pioneering many genre staples and setting the stage for many sequels and spin-offs. One of the most unique off-shoots headed to the Nintendo DS courtesy of Capybara Games – Might &…
As a Nintendo fan for over 30 years, the story of Kirby has become one of my all-time favorite Nintendo tales. The little pink puffball has been on countless adventures over several decades, from his debut on the Game Boy classic Kirby’s Dream Land to more unconventional titles like Tilt…
We are inching closer to the launch of Tears of the Kingdom, and excitement is palpable! Recently, various outlets got an opportunity to attend a hands-on preview event for the game, giving fans a glimpse of its massive world. The good folks at GameXplain have uploaded a 15-minute gameplay session,…
Sonic Origins Plus, the highly-anticipated expanded version of the critically acclaimed Sonic Origins, is set to launch in just a few months, and Sega is already firing up the hype-train with the reveal of some breathtaking alternate cover art that will be included with the game. Depending on your region,…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
Well this is interesting – it’s been announced that select movie theaters across North America (primarily in the US) will show the Super Mario Bros. Movie in Japanese. The movie will not feature subtitles, so unless you know Japanese you won’t be able to understand the dialogue. The announcement tweet…
We’re only a few weeks out from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and some lucky media outlets (I’m totally not jealous) have gotten their hands on a preview build of the game. IGN specifically has done some fantastic reporting on what we can expect…
It’s time to shake it – Samba de Amigo: Party Central marks the return of the rhythm game franchise after a long period of dormancy, and its talent is truly A-List. Of the 40 tracks included in the game, a ton come from prominent artists like the Jonas Brothers or…
Break out the streamers and party hats – Kirby is now 31! The pink puffball debuted in monochrome back on the Game Boy on April 27th, 1992, meaning he’s now at the age where he contemplates buying a house and starting a retirement account for the future. And his friends…
Previews for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are out now, just a hair over two weeks before the game’s release. We’ve already dug up a lot of info by parsing through them, but sometimes it’s better to let the experience flow over you firsthand instead of letting…
Get ready to groove because Lego is back with more teasers for the upcoming Lego Super Mario: Donkey Kong expansion, set to release later this year. In a Twitter post shared this morning, the company revealed four additional members of the DK Crew — Diddy, Cranky, Dixie, and Funky Kong….
Have you ever played an RPG and wished the drama would just calm down for a second? Well you might be interested in Picontier, which finally has a Nintendo Switch release date. The adorable “slow life RPG” was first released in early access on PC via Steam in 2020, with…
