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…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
It’s still surreal to know that a live-action Legend of Zelda movie is being produced by Sony Pictures. With Nintendo and Sony being strong rivals in the console space, it’s almost as if we’re living in a bizarro world where cats and dogs live in absolute harmony. However strange the…
Have you ever wanted to sit on a giant beanbag Pokémon? No? Well, you might change your mind with these new additions to The Pokémon Center’s online store. Three new very large beanbag chairs are now available for pre-order and they include designs based on Jigglypuff, Gengar, and Lechonk. Lechonk,…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
In promotion for actor Chris Pine’s directorial debut film Poolman, Danny DeVito has been doing various interviews for publications and YouTube channels. In what will likely be a viral moment for YouTuber “The Movie Dweeb,” DeVito just about stated that he’d love to play Wario in a sequel to the…
This weekend will see a very existential question about the fate of the world be decided via Splatfest battles, but after that players can expect to enter the summer months with a fresh Sizzle Season. In the latest trailer, shown below, we can see the introduction of a new stage,…
At Anime Expo 2024, Sega will be holding a special panel dedicated to all things Shadow the Hedgehog. While the majority of the panel looks to be focused on the upcoming Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginning animated short, there will be a general discussion about Shadow as a character…
Seemingly out of nowhere, the open-source, cross-platform emulation tool RetroArch has launched for iOS devices. For those unfamiliar, RetroArch is an all-encompassing program that lets you plug in different emulation cores to access retro games from a variety of platforms easily. It also offers a ton of customization options for…
When discussing the most influential gaming systems of all time, one name that’s sure to come up in conversation is the Nintendo 64. Debuting in 1996, this innovative home console defined a generation of video games and the laundry list of beloved entries goes on and on. From titles like…
Nintendo is continuing to update Nintendo Switch Online with classic titles by alternating the platforms it adds to each month. You may recall that at the end of April, we received two N64 titles, those being Extreme-G and Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls. For the month of May, Game Boy is the…
With the release of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance coming up, it seems Atlus has deemed that players are not interested in the original version anymore. Released exclusively on the Switch in November 2021, Shin Megami Tensei V will be delisted from the eShop alongside all of its DLC on…
Just over a year ago, a rumor started making the rounds online, accompanied by a few leaked photos, suggesting the possibility of a The Legend of Zelda: Deku Tree LEGO set. It all began with a leaked survey seeking opinions on the set and its potential contents. However, a year…
Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter has achieved a landmark sales figure just as the series celebrates its 20th anniversary. As revealed in the company’s latest financial report, global sales of the Monster Hunter brand now stand at over 100 million units sold. This firmly places the franchise as Capcom’s…
