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…
As part of today’s news update on the Nintendo Today app, the company revealed that the Switch 2 will feature a battery charging option similar to what Apple does for its iPhone devices. In the console’s system settings menu, players will find the ability to “Stop Charging Around 90%” that…
In recent months Tencent has been officially bringing Nintendo games to the Chinese market, with amiibo also getting the greenlight. Now, a second wave has been confirmed via new barcode listings, as relayed by Twitter user Chinese Nintendo. Kirby, Meta Knight, and Dedede from the Kirby series are confirmed (sorry,…
Back in January, the surreal universe that is Oddworld made its debut on the Nintendo Switch with a port of Stranger’s Wrath. It turns out it wasn’t a one-and-done deal, either, as publisher Microids and developer Oddworld Inhabitants have announced that the game’s immediate predecessor, Munch’s Oddysee, is coming over…
Note: This is a review of the PC version of Streets of Rage 4. For specific thoughts on how the Switch version runs, check out our other article on the topic! The side-scrolling beat ’em up is a rare find these days, with only a few indie developers keeping the…
Fans of the MOTHER/Earthbound series are in for a real treat this year. Hobonichi, the company founded by creator Shigesato Itoi which has produced many books and journals in the past, has made a big surprise announcement concerning the franchise. With just a simple tweet, the following video and website…
Working from home? Taking a lot of calls on video chat? Tired of having your co-workers look into the depths of your home office or bedroom? Well, The Pokémon Company has got you covered. On the official website, you can grab a number of images and looping videos featuring different…
Last week, Trials of Mana made its glorious debut on the Nintendo Switch. The Twitter account for the entire Mana series has been hyping up the release, sharing videos, free downloadable backgrounds, and more! Now with the game available to play, the social media account is switching gears to thank…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is everywhere, so it’s no surprise to see more real-life businesses and landmarks getting into the fun. One such place, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or simply The Met, has joined in, releasing its entire digital collection of art to Animal Crossing players. The process is…
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Gee, I wonder who the best country at [insert-game-title-here] is?” If so, a new study may provide you with such answers: video game publisher Kwalee has taken a deep dive and revealed the best gaming countries in the world. According to its research and…
Making your own home in Animal Crossing: New Horizons can be quite the journey. Having to juggle remodeling payments, Happy Home Academy’s weekly visits, and increasing your island’s approval rating can maybe leave you a bit broke and unsure when it comes to decorating your house. With thousands of items…
Dragalia Lost’s new crossover event with Fire Emblem begins tonight, bringing new quests and characters to the mobile game. The Kindred Ties (Part One) summoning showcase will debut, bringing Fire Emblem: Awakening’s Chrom and Heroes’ Peony in as potential pickups. A new trailer’s been released, showing what the two can…
Reggie Fils-Aimé, former president of Nintendo of America and forever king of memes, has announced that he will be co-hosting a seven episode podcast about the games industry to raise money for charity. In a lengthy interview with the Washington Post, Fils-Aimé details the podcast and why he’s starting it….
Recently I had the privilege of reviewing Murder by Numbers, a fantastic indie that brought together visual novel detective work and classic nonograms. I found myself hungry for more logic and numbers once that was done, and thankfully Jupiter has answered the call with their fourth installment in the Picross…
