Pokémon Legends: Arceus has introduced a new way Pokémon’s stats will differ. Gone are EVs and IVs, and instead we’ve got Effort Levels (EL). These remove some of the randomized elements that go into Pokémon catching and training, and instead put bringing out a Pokémon’s maximum potential directly in a…
Niantic is celebrating today’s release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus by adding themed avatar items to Pokémon GO. Inspired by the main characters’ outfits in the game, the items are available to all Trainers! The new items include the following: Survey Corps Headcloth Survey Corps Outfit Survey Corps Sandals…
Are you ready to start your journey throughout the Hisui region? Now that Pokémon Legends: Arceus has released, you finally have a chance to explore the breathtaking natural expanses and find newly discovered Pokémon, like Wyrdeer, and new regional forms, like Hisuian Zorua — all while uncovering the mystery surrounding…
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…
Pokémon Legends: Arceus marks the biggest change-up for the series, taking things in a new direction in several ways. This doesn’t mean you won’t be rewarded for sticking with previous titles, as multiple special bonuses will be gifted to Trainers with play record data for previous Pokémon titles. The majority…
Now that both January 2022’s Community Days have concluded, Niantic is looking forward to the next month’s gathering! While we’ve known that February 2022’s Community Day would be taking place on Saturday, February 12th, since December of last year, we didn’t know which Pokémon would be featured. Thanks to the…
We’re only a few months away from the upcoming release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Nintendo of America is making sure that you’ll be ready with re-releases of all of you favorite Kirby characters; Kirby, King Dedede, Meta Knight, and… Byleth? That’s right! According to Nintendo’s…
For better or worse, Metroid Dread’s difficulty has been a common topic of discussion since the action-adventure game’s launch. While some welcome the presence of a real threat, others lament the harshness of Dread’s E.M.M.I. encounters, which regularly see protagonist Samus running and jumping for her life to avoid the…
Fire Emblem Heroes is now halfway through this year’s Choose Your Legends vote, and the interim results are in! Fans have been supporting their favorites so far, but with a firm idea of who could take the top spots things could still shift before voting concludes. What’s most clear from…
PlatinumGames is one of those developers that instantly makes one perk up when it’s announced they’re working on something. The house that brought us Bayonetta, Nier: Automata, Astral Chain, and more has rightfully earned that reputation. Their next title isn’t another 3D action title though, but instead a 2D vertical…
The River City/Kunio-kun series has been around for decades, with WayForward making modern splashes for the brand thanks to River City Girls. With a sequel on the way there’re already more beatdowns to look forward to, but this latest appearance from Misako and Kyoko is looking back instead. …
Rareware left an undeniable mark in Nintendo history thanks to the Donkey Kong Country series, but it’s the old bear and bird that endeared them to many. Banjo-Kazooie is now playable via Switch Online, and though the most googly-eyed developer of our childhoods is a part of the ever-growing Xbox…
The upcoming Final Fantasy kart racer Chocobo GP is already seeming to have a banger of a soundtrack, with remixes of iconic tunes from across the franchise. Now it’s been confirmed that the game will be receiving an official physical soundtrack release on March 23rd, although at the moment it’s…
I’m convinced that the Kirby Café thrives on devising meals and merch that fans overseas will desperately want but be unable to reach. As more delicious items make their way to the menu, so too do the occasional batch of goods. This latest pair might look a little tasty, but…
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,…
