About a month ago I had the pleasure of attending Nintendo’s space at Summer Game Fest to try a handful of games from their publishing partners. Each one had a themed area in their venue designed to compliment the games. On entry I bee-lined to a backcorner bedroom complete with…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
Sega has shared a sneak peek at a new Sonic the Hedgehog animated project, which will be released as part of the franchise’s 35th anniversary celebrations. Revealed during the “Sonic the Hedgehog Animated Shorts: A Frame-by-Frame Retrospective” panel at Anime Expo 2026, the trailer shows plenty of fan-favorite characters in…
A listing for what appears to be a new Metroid game for Nintendo Switch 2 has leaked online. Titled Metroid Ravenous, journalist Felipe Lima spotted the title on a page from Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security system. The listing has since been removed, but screenshots have been shared…
Limited Run Games has announced a physical release of the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot for Nintendo Switch 2, including a standard version and a Collector’s Edition with extra goodies. Available to pre-order from July 2nd until August 2nd, both versions of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition include a boxed copy of…
In a bombshell of an announcement this morning, Sony has confirmed that it will no longer be producing physical game discs for titles released on PlayStation consoles starting in January 2028. While this means newer PS5 games still have at least a year of discs to consider, it outright confirms…
Peacock has announced that Mario’s latest record-breaking animated adventure will soon be available to stream on its platform. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will arrive on the Peacock streaming service on July 30th, where its 2023 predecessor, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, is also available. Bring the adventure home!#SuperMarioGalaxyMovie…
Due to a gap with events this week the Choose Your Path Timed Research event is back! And this will be our second time with the new version of the Choose Your Path event (which includes theming, Field Research tasks, and multiple options for the Timed Research). Now, check out…
Nintendo has revealed a ton of new details on Splatoon Raiders, with a specialized Direct presentation dedicated to the single-player spinoff. The video delves deep into many of the game’s features, including enemies, gadgets, weapons, collectibles, multiplayer features, and more. Treasure Hunting The band Deep Cut, consisting…
As most people are likely aware of by now, Grand Theft Auto VI is releasing in November. To get away from competing directly with Rockstar’s long-anticipated sequel, most publishers have shifted the release dates of upcoming games to September and October 2026. Capcom is among those publishers, positioning Onimusha: Way…
In a post by Nintendo Patents Watch yesterday, it’s been reported that an updated Switch 2 model with a new LCD panel has appeared on a Chinese resale site. While hardly something like a Nintendo Switch 2 OLED or even a major redesign, the new LCD panel is purported to…
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. These…
Announced during today’s brief Splatoon Raiders Direct, Nintendo revealed that its upcoming single-player spinoff will feature unlockable amiibo costumes that players can wear. Set to the new Shiver, Frye, and Big Man amiibo, the in-game costumes match the updated looks of Deep Cut and let you blend in just a…
According to an updated employee data page, Nintendo has added a little over 300 permanent jobs to its roster during the previous fiscal year. Measured between April 2025 and March 2026, Nintendo’s employee numbers grew from 5,630 to 5,938. It’s not a tremendous surge of people, but it’s a rarity…
Coinciding with last week’s launch of Star Fox, a new merchandise item based on the game has appeared on European Nintendo Stores. The Star Fox Mousepad – now live on the UK store for 500 Platinum Points – features the main cast (from left to right) of Slippy Toad, Falco…
