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,…
Announced as part of today’s Indie World Showcase, the previously Apple Arcade exclusive title Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splintered Fate will be heading to Nintendo Switch this summer. Set for release in July, this newest Turtles game is a roguelike action title not dissimilar to Hades. The idea is that…
Double Dagger Studios’ Little Kitty, Big City clawed its way into Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase this morning. This open world adventure appears to be like a combination of Stray, another cat-centric adventure title, and Untitled Goose Game’s wacky objective-based antics. And thanks to a new trailer we know the game…
It’s almost here! The latest Indie World Showcase kicks off at 7:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. CST, and will feature roughly 20 minutes of indie goodness! Check out the livestream below so you don’t miss a moment of the action!
When you think of action roguelikes, Supergiant Games’ smash hit Hades likely comes to mind. Its blend of Diablo-esque isometric overhead perspective with God of War’s mythological combat and Greek god background made for a divine combo. It continues to chart in the Switch eShop’s top 20 most downloaded games….
It’s once again time to check out the latest small-scale titles heading to the Nintendo Switch with a new Indie World presentation! The roughly 20-minute long show will air tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17th at 7 a.m. PT. New #IndieWorld Showcase incoming! 💡 Tune in tomorrow, 4/17 at 7am PT…
Fans have been clamoring for Hollow Knight: Silksong ever since its reveal back in 2019. The game has had very few updates in the 5 years we’ve known of its existence. The wait may finally be over. Earlier today, Silksong was given a rating by Australia. This further speculation of…
One Piece fans who have been wanting to set sail on a brand new adventure on Nintendo Switch don’t need to wait much longer. Bandai Namco announced today that One Piece Odyssey is headed to Nintendo Switch in a special Deluxe Edition on July 26th, 2024. What is…
A few weeks back, attendees to GDC 2024 shared pictures of Nintendo’s presentation about the development of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. While those photos revealed some unused Wonder Effects from the game, we didn’t get all of the behind-the-scenes details about why Nintendo passed on those concepts or how the…
When The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom first released almost a year ago, it took the world by storm. Much like its predecessor, Tears of the Kingdom put a heavy focus on the open-world format and being able to explore a map that at times feels nearly limitless….
In keeping with tradition, Nintendo has announced the new classic games coming to Nintendo Switch Online well after most of us on the East Coast have gone to bed. I should be in bed, but now I’m too excited over the prospect of playing Super R-Type on the go! I’ll…
Back in October Bandai Namco announced that Pac-Man would be getting another Battle Royale-styled game in the form of PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs, helping fill the void left by Pac-Man 99. Now, we’ve finally got a release date! The game sees 64 Pac-People travel an interconnected maze chomping…
UPDATE: The latest sales numbers from Famitsu just dropped, and Princess Peach: Showtime has done it again! That makes three weeks straight at the number one spot in Japan, followed by… Mario Kart 8: Deluxe? That’s right, a new Switch game and a seven-year-old Switch game have taken the number…
