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…
In recent years the publisher eastasiasoft has been making an effort to release a number of games outside of its titular region, with both the Xuan-Yuan Sword and Sword and Fairy RPG series in particular standing out. Today, the company made a batch of announcements for Switch ports, including two…
It’s a natural course for fan projects to name themselves as sequels to the franchises they’re based upon. How many Star Wars home films back in the day were named Episode VII decades before Disney actually made that a real thing? It’s not a surprise then that Nintendo fan and…
Healthy news on the squiddy sales front — Splatoon 3, the big Nintendo release of the month, is still going strong in the UK, where for the third week in a row it’s been the top selling boxed retail game. This is a sign of presumed longevity for the title,…
We’re about a month off from the release of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, which mean it’s time for the companies involved to focus on what really matters (to them): merchandising. As one might imagine for a game so heavily focused upon the eponymous mascots, the merchandise in question…
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…
Kirby, Bandana Waddle Dee, Meta Knight, and King Dedede are reuniting again for a familiar adventure! Kirby’s Return to Dream Land brought four-player co-op to the series, added some great copy abilities, and introduced the world to Magolor. Now it’s coming back with a fresh look and some new content…
Fans of Oxenfree — the 2016 teenage time loop mystery that won widespread acclaim and a devoted following — have been patiently waiting for the sequel, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, originally announced in 2021 to be releasing this year (that is, 2022). Well, it looks like we’ll have to wait…
ReedPop has revealed more details about the grand return of the E3 Expo next year! The company confirmed the event will return between June 13th – 16th, as per GameIndustry.biz, and it’ll once again be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It was also confirmed that the event will…
UK-based Pokémon trainers might want to get ready for a treasure hunt as a new Pokémon exhibition is heading to Manchester’s Trafford Centre next month. Pokémon: Art through the Ages is set to feature unique art of Kanto creatures, though unfortunately we know little else at the moment. Pokémon…
Splatoon 3 players have decided what they’ll be taking to a desert island thanks to the latest Splatfest and Gear has come out on top, besting Grub and Fun. How can you lose when you’ve got all the tools you need to succeed? #TeamGear takes the deserted island Splatfest…
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,…
There currently aren’t any Ultra Beasts running wild in Pokémon GO, so it’s the perfect time to bring back a yearly fall event – the Fashion Week event! Costumed Pokémon are back with hats, bows, collars, and sunglasses this year. Some previously Fashion Week Costumed Pokémon will be walking the…
