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…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
One of the most appealing aspects of the Pokémon franchise is how iconic all of the Pokémon themselves are; with over 1,000 unique characters now, each one is someone’s favorite. That being said, some are certainly more popular than others. In the hallmarks of fan-favorite Pokémon, Gyarados ranks highly as…
Capcom’s latest Monster Hunter Digital Event has ended, and with it came a full breakdown of what’s to come in Monster Hunter Rise Ver. 2.0. A few of these, such as the elusive (and thieving) Chameleos and an Apex variant of Rathalos, were already announced, but they’re not the only…
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin’s latest trailer has dropped as part of the latest Monster Hunter Digital Event and it’s heavy on the story! Not only do we get a look at a bunch of characters but we also get a tease of the central mysteries. Some enigmatic…
Grab your Great Swords because it’s time for another Monster Hunter Digital Event! This time there’ll be a split focus between Rise’s first free update and the upcoming Stories 2. You’ll be able to tune in below at 7 a.m. PT.
When it comes to local play, Super Mario Party has always been a pretty fun multiplayer pick, but its online offerings were always a little lackluster… Until now. Nintendo is dropping a free update today that’ll allow online play for the following modes: Mario Party Partner Party Free Play (Minigames)…
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town has been settling onto Switch, and for anyone extra invested in their farming life, there’s some new content on the horizon. Xseed Games previously detailed its Expansion Pass plans for the game and now it’s pulled back the curtain on some new costumes…
A house belonging to an unknown villager has appeared in a screenshot showing off new seasonal items coming in this week’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons update, sparking speculation that at least one new villager could be arriving in the game. The house features a green door and exterior, as well…
The 2002 Game Boy Color title Shantae, the debut installment in the franchise of the same name, finally saw a re-release last week when the game was ported to Nintendo Switch. Popular YouTube user and homebrew developer Dimitris Giannakis, more commonly known as Modern Vintage Gamer, is responsible for the…
The Legend of Zelda series turned 35 this year, and while Nintendo has remained oddly quiet since the incredible milestone, Keys Factory at least has some new themed accessories for Switch owners. The company has announced five new Zelda products, including cases, covers, and cartridge holders, set to release on…
It’s that time again where we compile Masahiro Sakurai’s seemingly never ending tributes to various video games within his own, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This last week had plenty featured, among them a game that fans outside of Japan have been begging for since before it released back in 2006….
Skullgirls 2nd Encore is at the start of a new era, entering a dedicated content roll out for the first time in years. The Skullgirls Season 1 Pass has already begun, adding the long-awaited Annie of the Stars to the game’s mobile version as well as PC. Console players (and…
Now we’ve had a full year of Animal Crossing: New Horizons it’s time for holidays to come back, but it turns out they won’t be the same-old events we celebrated last year. As detailed in a new blog post covering the April 2021 update, the three major holidays up through…
The critically-acclaimed oceanic adventure game ABZÛ released for Switch all the way back in 2018, and its stunning visuals and zen gameplay were perfect for peaceful play sessions curled up in bed or on the big screen. As with many classic indie titles, it was understandably a digital-only release. Thankfully,…
