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…
A few months back, Microsoft unceremoniously cancelled its upcoming Perfect Dark reboot and basically cemented itself as not caring about games anymore. After nearly a decade of dev time, the hotly anticipated follow-up to the legendary N64 classic was put on ice and, along with it, any hope that big-budget…
In celebration of the Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary, The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be opening a limited time pop-up shop in the London Natural History museum next year. Set to do business for two months, the shop will be open from January 26th, 2026, until March 22nd,…
Forget collecting those Rupees for a few minutes, start harvesting some My Nintendo Platinum Points! To celebrate the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD today, My Nintendo Japan will be releasing three new rewards based on some of the game’s collectibles and artwork. As can…
Get ready for some sweet beats and a million watts of cuteness, folks: the newest song for the Pokémon 25: The Album is here! Performed by British singer and songwriters Mabel, “Take It Home” is treating the world to scenes of the artist singing alongside beloved favorites Pikachu and Jigglypuff…
Few company Presidents have had quite the impact on their audience quite like the former Nintendo of America exec Reggie Fils-Aimé. Bursting onto the scene at E3 2004, before he even became President, he instantly transformed the vibes of Nintendo’s shows going forward and became a household name for fans….
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin has been out for a week now, and with it came a trio of new amiibo. Anyone who received their figures may’ve noticed something extra interesting on the Tsukino amiibo and its packaging in particular. On both Tsukino’s packaging and base,…
The Kirby Café Summer has been ongoing all throughout July, with fun and refreshing menu items to brighten guests’ days. Now some brand-new goods and a takeout treat have been added as well, ranging from practical to the utter superfluousness of finger puppets. Kirby, Waddle Dee, and Chef…
Even with just the base game, Wood Oak City was never going to be the same. Streets of Rage 4 is a retro beat ’em up revival done right, and anyone who’s already punched their way through might want to limber up for one last brawl. The previously detailed Mr….
What a twist! You know that Switch Pro you were hoping for? The one with an updated GPU/CPU, 4K support, and an upgraded screen? It turns out that all those leaks were true! Just for the wrong company. Valve, the company behind the largest digital distribution gaming platform and creators…
This week saw a new story trailer unveiled for Shin Megami Tensei V, but that doesn’t mean the daily demon showcases were put on pause. Another assortment of akashic additions were brought into the world, ready to join the Nahobino in their crusade through what remains of Tokyo. Among them…
You know what your bed needs? A Gigantamax Snorlax plushie to keep you warm and cozy at night, as well as to ensure you’re safe from the Gigantamax Gengar plushie in the corner of your room… which you also need. Though when you think about it, by the laws of…
Monster Hunter Rise has gotten its regularly scheduled Event Quest, but another free download has been introduced. Coming next week will be a special Palamute for players to download and hunt with. With a name (and color) likely inspired by Zinogre, this DLC is based on Rise director Yasunori Ichinose’s…
We’ve been chronicling Masahiro Sakurai’s self-imposed mission to commemorate as many video game anniversaries as he can with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshots, but it’s been a bit since we’ve covered one centered on a new game. Well, in this case it’s not completely new, but The Legend of Zelda:…
It’s hard out there for amiibo collectors. Pre-orders sell out instantly, scalpers are around every corner, and now… shipping delays?! You heard that right! Nintendo has confirmed to IGN that the Zelda & Loftwing amiibo were impacted by shipping delays, resulting in only a small potion of stock on launch…
