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…
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,…
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…
In August 2020, Sanei’s Pikmin All Star Collection range of plushes returned following the reveal of Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and considering how adorable they are, it’s no wonder they sold out in no time. Fortunately, the Nintendo Tokyo Twitter account has announced that another restock is coming in April 2021,…
Two gothic video games are crossing over in a matter of days, with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night’s heroine Miriam landing in a new mission as part of Blasphemous’ upcoming ‘Strife and Ruin’ update later this week. Miriam will be seeking help from The Penitent One to return to her…
It’s been a while since Nintendo last aired a General Direct but they’re coming back with a bang – a whopping 50 minutes of content, to be exact! Tune in 2/17 at 2 p.m. PT for a #NintendoDirect livestream featuring roughly 50 minutes of information focused on available games…
Plenty of vinyl collectibles have cropped up in recent years following the immense success of Funko. Youtooz have taken a slightly different approach to the traditional formula, focusing mostly on internet culture, creators, and memes, though recently the company has started to branch out a bit with other licenses. One…
Ever since Animal Crossing: City Folk (Wii), Pavé the peacock has made a yearly appearance to party, dance, play games, and celebrate in colorful and bright ensembles. This is a holiday of indulgence and Pavé is changing the holiday’s rewards in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but one thing is for…
Grab your whip and sword because it’s another great night for a curse. Limited Run Games will once again be partnering with Inti Creates to bring Koji Igarashi’s steampunk phantasmagoric world of Bloodstained to the physical realm. In the same fashion as its predecessor’s release, Bloodstained: Curse Of The Moon…
Pokémon has had quite a wild ride this past year. From the resurgence of Pokémon TCG collecting to the announcement of Pokémon Sword and Shield becoming the third-highest-selling Pokémon games of all time, the franchise has been absolutely thriving — and the successes don’t stop there! Today, The Pokémon Company…
Nintendo truly set the bar high with the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct in September. As we’re still enjoying some of the pleasant Mario-themed surprises announced in the Direct and eagerly awaiting others, another of Nintendo’s heavy hitters is also very close to hitting the big 35: The Legend…
Will the Phantom Thieves steal your heart next week? On Tuesday, February 23rd, Persona 5 Strikers will be hitting store shelves for the first time outside of Japan. In anticipation of its launch, Atlus West has provided fans with a preview of the exclusive digital content customers who pre-ordered the…
Industry insider Dusk Golem is reporting that the long-rumored Resident Evil: Revelations 3 will likely be a timed exclusive on Nintendo Switch — and is now going by a different name. Revelations 3, said by Dusk Golem to “probably” be called “Resident Evil Outrage,” will reportedly launch in late 2021…
Fire Emblem Heroes is still celebrating its 4th Anniversary, offering up plenty of bonuses and rewards in-game this month. One more prize will be on the way thanks to the conclusion of the annual A Hero Rises vote, where fans can cast their votes for a character they’d like to…
As we approach Harvest Moon: One World’s release date, Natsume Inc. still has a few more announcements to make. The latest piece of news is all about DLC – how many packs there are, what they contain, the prices, and that all can be purchased at a discount thanks to…
