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…
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom look like solid upgrades over their Switch 1 counterparts, but the majority of new features will be tied to a smartphone app called “Zelda Notes.” While we already know…
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,…
It’s been just over two years since we got our first look at the Analogue Pocket, and handheld enthusiasts like myself have been waiting patiently for orders to start shipping out. For those of you uninitiated with the device, the Analogue Pocket allows players to play original Game Boy, Game…
Coming in hot after the announcement of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax’s return on Switch and more early next year, iam8bit has their own Persona series announcement. A Persona 25th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set vinyl collection is on the way, packaging soundtracks from all five core Persona titles in a special…
Hisuian Voltorb has been around for not even a day, but fans are already taken with the little wooden ball. Maybe it’s the eyebrows, or the Grass/Electric typing. Those aspects are lovely, but ask the Pokémon Company themselves and it looks like they want you to be endeared to its…
Today, December 10th, marks the arrival of the first new Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Nintendo 64 arrival – Paper Mario. We didn’t have to wait long to see what was next on the docket, however, as Nintendo of Japan has confirmed that Banjo-Kazooie is next in line. なお、次回は2022年1月に『バンジョーとカズーイの大冒険』を追加予定です。…
Well, how’s this for a swell bit of news! The long-awaited Cuphead DLC, The Delicious Last Course, got both a musical number and a trailer out of this year’s Game Awards, with multiple bosses shown alongside gameplay starring the lovely Ms. Chalice and a special appearance by the talented and…
At The Game Awards 2021, Sonic got not just a movie trailer, but a new game trailer for a previously teased title! Now officially christened Sonic Frontiers, the title shows off a design that will grant the hedgehog “open-zone freedom” per a provided press release. Granted, no footage…
It’s finally here! The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 trailer is finally here! Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is set for an April 8th 2022 release date. Behold:
Arc System Works and Atlus are both having a great year as far as releases go, with titles like Guilty Gear -Strive- and Shin Megami Tensei V making their mark across consoles. What better way to ring in that success than stepping back into the ring with the both of…
This just in! Three brand-new Monster Hunter Rise amiibo have been announced. They’ll be released alongside the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak DLC! Not only are we getting some amazing armored versions of Palamute and Palico, but we’re also receiving a new amiibo based on the massive monster Malzeno. …
What is the Pokémon GO Holidays event? The holidays are upon us, and nothing says holiday cheer quite like a new Pokémon GO event! This year, The Season of Heritage brings with it a brand-new Winter Holidays event, featuring new festive costumes, clothing options, and even the Pokémon GO…
It’s official! The Pokémon Company has revealed that the Hisuian form of Voltorb is coming to Pokémon Legends: Arceus! As you would imagine, Hisuian Voltorb looks a whole lot like the ancient Poké Balls found in the Hisuian Region! Pokémon Legends: Arceus launches on January 28th, 2022. You…
Update: It’s official! Hisuian Voltorb is confirmed! A few hours ago, the official Pokémon Legends: Arceus webpage found itself covered from top to bottom with Poké Balls! A message also appeared at the bottom of the page featuring the one and only Ball Guy asking for help picking…
