With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 nearly here, the excitement among the gaming community at large is palpable. Not just for the console itself either, as the arrival of the Switch 2 also marks the arrival of the latest and greatest new entry to the Mario Kart series,…
The Nintendo Switch 2 is about to go up for sale across the US, and we’ve got everything you need to know before it goes live. When Do Nintendo Switch 2 Orders Start? The Nintendo Switch official goes on sale on June 5th, with some retailers starting as…
Earlier today at Sony’s State of Play, Final Fantasy: The Ivalice Chronicle was officially revealed — a full remake/remaster of the legendary Final Fantasy Tactics from the original PlayStation era. And here’s the big news: it’s not just coming to PlayStation. The Ivalice Chronicle is launching on both the Nintendo…
Shadow Lugia is back in Five-Star Shadow Raids this weekend thanks to the Adventure Week: Taken Over event. Trainers, here’s your chance to catch a Shiny Shadow Lugia, but first you must defeat one in a Shadow Raid! (For more details about the Season of Shared Skies, you can check out…
In a (maybe not so) surprising announcement to kick off QuakeCon 2024, Bethesda has revealed that the daddy of all FPS games, Doom and Doom II, will be getting a new, enhanced re-release on all platforms with some brand-new campaign levels. Bundled in one package called DOOM + DOOM II,…
Double Dragon fans, I can hear your enthusiasm all the way from here. You’ve gotten Double Dragon Gaiden, an update adding more content with online co-op and an entire Double Dragon collection within the last year. What’s more, Arc System Works unveiled a new 3D entry in the series titled…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
Pokémon GO’s Adventure Week event is being crashed by Team GO Rocket, so Adventure Week is transformed into Adventure Week: Taken Over. Major changes will focus on Shadow Pokémon – new additions to the game, Raid lineups changing, Team GO Rocket members battling with new and different Shadow Pokémon, and…
We’re a little over a month away from the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, so Nintendo is starting to release a series of trailers that detail what makes this newest 2D Zelda so special. Apart from being able to finally play as the titular princess, Echoes…
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,…
In a shocking bit of news this morning, GameStop announced that it will shut down Game Informer, its in-store games magazine, after 33 years. The decision seems to be a snap judgment by CEO and all-around imbecile Ryan Cohen, who is currently being sued for $47 for insider trading by…
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—you may have heard of them. Not only are they an ’80s Saturday morning cartoon staple, but they’re also video game stars. And there is no video game genre that the Turtles are more lauded for than the beat-’em-up genre. Whether it’s in your local arcade…
Here we go again. June 2024’s Elite Raid event featuring Mega Rayquaza had a few hiccups (not showing Elite Raids 24 hours prior, lack of Elite Raids at Gyms, etc.). So, once again, Niantic is hosting a makeup event. Luckily, this time, Mega Rayquaza will be available in “Raids” (Mega…
During the previous Pokémon GO seasons, Niantic started selling a month-long paid Timed Research ticket (which came with additional month-long bonuses). This time the monthly Timed Research is free for all Trainers. Similar to the Season of World of Wonders, the bonuses have been dropped, yet Trainers can expect Pokémon…
