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…
Splatoon has quickly become one of Nintendo’s most popular franchises, with three games being released so far, a plethora of merchandise and collabs under its belt, and numerous mangas available to the masses over the years. Nintendo of Japan has now revealed that a new app featuring the Splatoon manga…
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,…
As Mario’s adventure takes him into Boggly Woods, the total Star Piece count skyrockets. If you’ve collected every Star Piece in the Prologue and Chapter 1, you will have 21 total. Chapter 2 alone will more than double that number, with there being 25 new Star Pieces available in this…
With the Prologue wrapped up, Mario’s adventure can truly begin. Chapter 1 of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is the first full-length story arc of the game, and as is to be expected, features significantly more Star Pieces as a result. While the Prologue only had six, Chapter 1 has…
After three years of radio silence, Dotemu is finally back with some new information about Metal Slug Tactics. One of the highlights from E3 2021, Tactics is a reimagining of the Metal Slug series from its run-and-gun roots to turn-based strategy. What was expected to launch in 2022 had been…
The long-awaited remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is finally here, and with it comes lots to do! As with most RPGs, there is a wide array of optional content for those truly dedicated to completing the game. The first task that comes to mind are the 100 Star…
It’s official! The Play Nintendo Tour is back and coming to cities around the US stating as soon as next week! The tour runs from June 13th to September 2nd and will feature playable demos of games like Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, Princess Peach: Showtime, Super Mario Bros. Wonder,…
According to a tweet from a rather reliable leaker/insider named Midori, the upcoming RPG Visions of Mana will be released on Switch 2. With Square Enix already confirming that the game will not be released on the current Switch, this is good news for people stuck in Nintendo’s ecosystem. It…
In a bit of a bummer update this morning, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Supermassive Games announced that the upcoming Little Nightmares 3 will be delayed into 2025. The obvious reason for this push into next year is that the team wants as much time as possible to ensure the…
When the roster of DLC fighters was unveiled, it was immediately apparent that Homelander, The Boys’ Superman-esque supervillain, was the fan favorite. Now, almost a year after his announcement, we finally get our first look at Homelander in action in his absolutely brutal debut trailer . Homelander will…
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…
Those still glued to Splatoon 3 will want to check out Inkopolis Plaza and Inkopolis Square soon: your favorite hosts are sporting some new looks for the summer season. As revealed on the official Splatoon Twitter account, both the Squid Sisters and Off the Hook will have new summer attire…
Remakes of classic games are great for two reasons. One is allowing newer generations to experience classic titles they potentially missed out on. The other is for giving longtime fans an update on a game they loved from their past. Sometimes, however, remakes change aspects a bit too much, which…
If you’re a fan of JRPGs, odds are you’ve at least heard of Dragon Quest at some point. As one of the longest-running video game franchises of all time, the series has made a name for itself worldwide over the years. Given that today marks the 38th anniversary of the…
