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…
We’re just one day away from the highly anticipated launch of The Plucky Squire on Nintendo Switch, and to celebrate, Devolver Digital has released a launch trailer to celebrate. For those of you out of the loop, The Plucky Squire follows the story of Jot, a squire who discovers that…
It’s that time of year again—leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and Nintendo of America has unveiled a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch bundle for the holiday season! But this year, there’s even more to celebrate, as Nintendo is offering not one, but two bundles for new Switch…
Earlier this year, a new Disney-themed life-sim adventure game called Disney Dreamlight Valley was announced. With footage showing off an idyllic village that’s been overtaken by mysterious forces and your neighbors would be Disney and Pixar characters, it was easy for life-sim fans to instantly connect the dots and go…
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a very visually distinct Pokémon game, with plenty of unique character designs and environmental details. Naturally that lends itself well to merchandise, too, and this latest wave out of Japan is giving fans some much-requested items. For starters, the Pokémon Company has teamed up with Usaburo…
It’s been three years since the last major Nintendo Live event in Japan. For 2022, it’s back and overnight Nintendo released more details about what attendees can enjoy on Saturday, October 8th, and Sunday, October 9th. First, there will be three musical performances each day and they’ll feature DJ K.K….
More Kirby-themed icons are here for Nintendo Switch Online members! After getting a second visit from the Kirby and the Forgotten Land icon and elements collection, this time Nintendo has added icons themed after Kirby’s Dream Buffet! These delicious dessert-focused icons won’t be around for long, as they’ll be released…
Recently Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise has been casting a wider net, with lesser-known characters getting figures and plushes. Just recently E-102 Gamma got a plush! Jakks Pacific is no stranger to more obscure Sonic shout-outs and this time around we’ve got two lesser-known heroes making it into their 4 inch…
Yesterday the premium collectible makers at First 4 Figures held a live stream revealing its next resin statue – Richter Belmont! This isn’t the cheesy anime lad you’ll recognize from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, though – that version was his Rondo of Blood design. Instead this statue takes after the…
During today’s Gamescom Opening Night Live, we saw an appearance from The Pokémon Company! Well, technically Pikachu and technically it’s not a game, but a concept car collaboration. For Pokémon fans who miss the ’90s vibes of the Pikachu Bug, and wonder what a 21st-century take would be, here’s a…
Fire Emblem Heroes has delivered on one of its recurring traditions yet again. The Choose Your Legends Round 6 winners, determined by popular vote earlier this year, have been unveiled. While we knew Chrom, Tiki, Seliph, and Byleth would be getting new outfits and skills, these purposefully powered-up versions are…
Square Enix Japan has revealed a couple of cute home goods based on Final Fantasy VII’s most distinct characters – Red XIII and Cait Sith. While one may be a broody, sincere lab specimen and the other is a Scottish robot cat, they’re both made adorable here. First up there…
Just when you think the amiibo craze is dying down, Nintendo drops some hot, new figures for us to gush over. That’s right! Nintendo has confirmed that a trio of brand-new Splatoon 3 amiibo is launching this holiday season! Like previous releases, there will be three amiibo to…
This morning’s Pokémon Presents gave another glimpse at Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, showing off plenty of new Pokémon, features, and characters. We also got our best look yet at the brand-new Paldea region and the unique way Trainers will be traversing its vast open world: on the backs of Paldea’s…
We’re less than four months away from the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and details of our new adventures in the Paldea region have ramped up. Today, during the nearly 20-minute-long Pokémon Presents, we got to see some new Pokémon, new characters, and a brand new mechanic. Akin to…
