With the Nintendo Switch 2’s release closer than ever, pretty much everything there is to know about the system has been made public. Even prior to the official reveal there was a good amount of features known due to leaks, like the new C button. That being said, all these…
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…
As one would expect from the Nintendo Switch 2 featuring mouse functionality with its controllers, players can navigate the Switch 2 home menu with the Joy-Con 2’s mouse mode. The company released a short video showcasing this functionality over the weekend, and it works exactly as you would expect. You…
Lego Mario is launching this August and it’s looking to be quite the sizeable collection of interactive playsets! This latest video from Nintendo and Lego reveals a few more expansions including characters like Yoshi, Toad, Toadette, and King Boo. You’ll be able to start playing with Lego Mario…
Update (6/16): Nintendo has released a press release for Jump Rope Challenge, which states that the game is a free, limited-time release until the end of September. June is normally a big month for video game announcements. With E3 canceled this year, various news outlets, game companies, and video game…
Under the radar and out of nowhere, publisher Klei has announced that Invisible, Inc. is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The game has been available on other platforms for some time now with pretty positive reception, and its unique premise and turn based gameplay have me curious. …
There have been plenty of good looking Metroidvania games in recent memory, and Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is following the trend. It looks to take several cues from the Castlevania series in particular, with detailed sprites and environments paired to promising gameplay. The trailer (fittingly) highlights its presence…
Ready your phones, Trainers! Niantic has revealed more info about Pokémon GO Fest 2020, which will be the first PGO virtual event experience given the ongoing COVID-19 situation around the globe. The GO Fest will take place over the course of two days, July 25th and July 26th, from 10…
Everyone’s taste in Pokémon is different, but I like to feel I see the appeal in the majority of species. On that, I also have an irrational distaste for Cramorant, the regurgitating pelican whose eyes pierce the soul. I know this bird has its fans, and I’ll admit its Cheeto…
We’ve seen quite a few fashion and apparel brands collaborate with The Pokémon Company in making a limited release Pokémon themed merchandise line. The fast-fashion company ZARA is joining in and slowly releasing various Pokémon themed shirts, shoes, and bags around the world. Of the three items that are available…
With the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass releasing this Friday, Trainers are no doubt excited to see what’s new on the Isle of Armor. While we know some of the Pokémon, features and rivals we’ll come across, we’ve also just learned some more interesting bits of info. During a…
We recently learned that The World Ends With You was to be a part of Anime Expo 2020. As-is we only have art featuring the game’s cast and AX’s own mascots, but it looks like there may be more happening with the series. Square Enix filed a trademark for…
The Ichiban Kuji lottery goods are one of the most tempting things I’d see in Japanese stores. For what amounts to just a couple dollars you have a chance at prizes both big and small, and while Dream Land’s shining star has had his share of merch, this set features…
The Japanese fanbase for the Tales series has always celebrated its voice talent, with the actors involved often making appearances at the yearly Tales of Festival events. This year was planned to be no exception, until COVID-19 saw the 2020 event delayed from this month to March 2021. There are…
Another Guerilla Collective trailer dropped over the weekend that gave us a fresh look at Röki, an upcoming game from Polygon Treehouse and United Label Games. Bringing together folklore and adventure with a personal narrative and a snowy setting, it was previously confirmed for a release in 2020. …
