With the Nintendo Switch 2’s release closer than ever, pretty much everything there is to know about the system has been made public. Even prior to the official reveal there was a good amount of features known due to leaks, like the new C button. That being said, all these…
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…
As one would expect from the Nintendo Switch 2 featuring mouse functionality with its controllers, players can navigate the Switch 2 home menu with the Joy-Con 2’s mouse mode. The company released a short video showcasing this functionality over the weekend, and it works exactly as you would expect. You…
As teased just before the weekend, a new Pokémon has been revealed – Gimmighoul! Essentially Pokémon’s answer to the iconic “mimic”, the Ghost-type Gimmighoul has a Chest Form which lies in wait to surprise people and Pokémon. If they happen to open the chest, they’ll be controlled and forced 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. Now,…
A new Pokémon debuting in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will be revealed soon! Sure, it was leaked thanks to a Pokémon GO datamine, but the original plan is still on. This morning at 6 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. ET, The Pokémon Company tweeted out something rather mysterious – the…
It’s a competitive, battling kind of weekend for Trainers in Pokémon GO! For one day only, Trainers can bring their new Dragonite from the November 2022 Community Day Classic event (or any of their battle-ready Pokémon) into GO Battle League. This time, Trainers can battle in more sets, get more…
The Nintendo Switch Split Pad Compact is Hori’s newest offering to fans who enjoy playing the system in handheld mode. Courtesy of Hori, we were given the opportunity to test out the controllers and compare them to what’s already been available on the market. So, is this reinvention of Hori’s…
Spoiler Warning: The following contains spoilers for Pokémon GO and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. If you don’t want to know about a new Pokémon debuting in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and/or details about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet integration into Pokémon GO, do not read past this point. UPDATE (Saturday, November…
The Nintendo Switch is a bonafide global phenomenon in terms of sales and adoption, with over 111 million units sold, currently the 5th bestselling console of all-time, nipping at the heels of the PlayStation 4 and Game Boy. But apparently British people aren’t as onboard the gravy train as other…
It’s here! The absolutly stunning Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Switch OLED console is officially here. Here is where you can order one to add to your collection, just in time for Scarlet and Violet’s release later this month! Links below are affiliate links. A portion of each sale will…
Sometimes in life, we need a buddy to help us out along the way and help us realize that, hey, we can’t do it alone. And sometimes that buddy is your soon-to-be-divorcee whose soul (along with yours) somehow ended up sucked into anthropomorphic dolls that you must now trek through…
Ready to fight for the future, save the world — and farm? Square Enix’s Harvestella releases today and you can get a closer look at their take on the action-RPG/farming sim hybrid: Explore a world with seasons of life and death, battle alongside allies, and harvest a…
Pac-Man 99, the Battle Royale spin on one of the most enduring arcade games of all-time, has crossed 9 million downloads. While the three 9s might make one think of Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, it’s actually just an opportunity for celebration: and to remember that video games really…
The special collaboration Splatfest between Pokémon and Splatoon (to help promote the upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Violet) kicks off a week from now, which means voting is open to all players. Pick between Team Grass, Team Fire, and Team Water to rep your favorite starting Pokémon type. The…
