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…
In 2020 I would have called Hades the rare kind of game that so successfully interweaves its gameplay, narrative, art direction, and voice acting (among other things) that it’d be impossible to single out any one as its strongest element. That’s not to say my opinion on those qualities has…
We’re less than one week away from the one-year anniversary of the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Given the immense success of the game, many Nintendo fans are wondering if anything special is coming in celebration of the game’s first birthday. Fortunately for those asking…
As part of Monster Hunter’s Digital Event this morning, Capcom has confirmed that players will get a second chance to try out Monster Hunter Rise. The game’s demo, previously released in January, will be both re-listed and updated so that players can try their hand at one of the game’s…
The Rampage is almost upon us, as the latest full entry in the Monster Hunter series nears its release. While we’ve seen plenty of Kamura Village and the monster threats heading towards it, Capcom still had a few surprises left in the latest trailer. Shown right at the…
Today’s Monster Hunter Digital Event promised news on the game but we got more than we bargained for, from amiibo to the release date itself! You’ll be able to venture forth and tame some monsters this summer on July 9th. Check out the latest trailer: A Deluxe Edition…
During the Monster Hunter Digital Presentation this morning, Capcom has announced three Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo. Each new amiibo will unlock a special layered armor set in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin when the game releases on July 9th. Ena Razewing Ratha Tsukino Each…
It’s time yet again for another Monster Hunter Digital Event, this time covering both the imminent Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2! Tune in below starting at 6 a.m. PT:
DOOM Eternal’s second and final round of single-player DLC, The Ancient Gods – Part Two, will be getting a trailer on March 15th. The news was announced via the official DOOM Twitter account, which tweeted out the date alongside some new key art. DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods –…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon. With this one entry in the series, Animal Crossing has gone from a niche (by Nintendo’s standards) yet successful franchise in The Big N’s portfolio, to one of the pillars of its library and at the forefront of…
The Estranged series began life as a free, fanmade mod for Half-Life 2 on PC back in 2014. In the nearly seven years since, series creator Alan Edwardes has worked to bring a sequel to life as a full-fledged standalone game. Last year, those efforts paid off, with Estranged: The…
The Rune Factory series has always been a unique blend, taking farming and life-sim mechanics, like you might see in Story of Seasons and mixing in fantasy RPG adventures. That mix looks to be back in full force for Rune Factory 5, with a new Japanese trailer showcasing some of…
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is getting an HD revamp on Nintendo Switch this summer! Starving for information? Here’re some morsels for you to savor: Here’s what we know! (As of March 5th, 2021) It’ll have Joy-Con-based motion controls and traditional button-based controls, compatible with Joy-Cons,…
Nintendo has seen fit to share monthly looks at what’s in store for denizens of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Usually highlighting available critters and seasonal changes, they’ve been cute reminders to check in to the game and take in all that newness. Well, at least that’s been the case until…
Spirits are nearing the 1,500 mark in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with more arriving regularly by various means. Bravely Default II recently got a dedicated spot on the Spirit Board, and of course, every new DLC fighter brings their own batch. Pyra/Mythra had another couple of spirit surprises, though, for…
