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…
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom look like solid upgrades over their Switch 1 counterparts, but the majority of new features will be tied to a smartphone app called “Zelda Notes.” While we already know…
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,…
Last night, Nintendo released a special Feh Channel broadcast for Fire Emblem Heroes, though rather than look at what’s coming soon for updates and events, it decided to look to the past instead. Specifically, all the way to the first Fire Emblem, originally released on April 20th in 1990. Feh…
Due to today’s current events, ways to celebrate graduations have gotten creative — like hosting a digital ceremony in Minecraft, planning a party for a future date when restrictions are lifted, and more. What doesn’t have to change too much is giving the new graduates some gifts. Know a Pokémon…
As part of the continuing global response to COVID-19, the 2020 Pokémon Championship Series has been cancelled. This includes not just the 2020 North American International Championships and the 2020 Pokémon World Championships, but all league, championship, and cup series throughout the year. Invitations for the 2020 proceedings will be…
The season of cherry blossoms is among us, and Pocket Camp is here to celebrate the beautiful occasion. Katie has arrived in the game, asking all us campers to help her collect blossom bees for a sakura festival. Planting the white and pink sakura seeds during the first half of…
Mid-budget and quirky Japanese games were a tier of gaming that disappeared for a while in the 2010’s, likely due to rising development costs and an audience that shifted its attention to mobile devices. Thankfully, the accessibility of tools like Unreal Engine 4 and the rebound of many players to…
In early February Private Division delayed the Switch port of Obsidian’s hit RPG The Outer Worlds out of March due to coronavirus concerns. Now, a new date has been settled on – June 5th. The news comes via an official website update which also tells those who buy the physical…
Yet another series of events has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, this time being Arc System Works’ inhouse Arc World Tour 2020. Due to the global pandemic of COVID-19, we have decided to cancel ARC WORLD TOUR 2020 in its entirety. The health of our competitors,…
Just picture it: you’re having a lovely day in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, when you realize you need wood for your next new DIY project. You find yourself using your axe to shake the trees when all of a sudden… a wasp’s nest falls down. Now you’re left with a…
Making any game is a big task, and chances are you’ll encounter some bugs throughout development. While many are squashed, some critters will avoid capture or pop up after a game’s release. Animal Crossing: New Horizons has a few glitches that you don’t want to include in your Critterpedia —…
Pokémon TV, the free video service provided by The Pokémon Company International for viewing old and new Pokémon TV shows and movies, has shared the next series coming to the streaming platform, and it’s none other than Pokémon: Black & White. Pokémon: Black & White is the 14th season of…
With much of the world effectively on lockdown thanks to the COVID-19 coronavirus, it’s naturally become a lot more difficult to play Pokémon GO. While the developers at Niantic have been throwing a bone for stranded players with discounted items like lures and easier access to online battling, bigger changes…
Have thoughts about the Bravely Default II demo? Well, you can let Square Enix know about them — the company is taking feedback through an online survey over on the official Square Enix website. All you need is a Square Enix Member Account to take part. The Bravely Default II…
