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…
While people have been bemoaning the amount of swords in the game, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has had a much more combustible agenda brewing. The irony of explosives sneaking by isn’t lost on me, nor is it when you consider one of the most heavily armed fighters is also their…
The Blizzard Arcade Collection is growing! Blizzard Entertainment announced today on its blog that the arcade collection was getting more than some quality-of-life updates. Growing from three to five, Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing are now available to play. From the blog post: The sequel to The Lost Vikings®, Lost…
Making landfall on Nintendo Switch for the first time, Unknown Worlds’ Subnautica and its sequel (Subnautica: Below Zero) will have you exploring stunning sci-fi worlds and questioning your spot on nature’s food pyramid. Today, a brand new cinematic trailer Subnautica: Below Zero has been released that will give you a…
Worldwide fashion retailer H&M has been switching gears behind the scenes over the last few years. The fast-fashion giant has been working towards sustainability, so much so that the company has been making strides to meet “the goal of only using recycled or other sustainably sourced materials by 2030[.]” A…
Another Indie World presentation is almost upon us! Nintendo will be streaming the event which will feature 20 minutes of fresh and new indie game updates tomorrow, April 14th, at 9 a.m. PT. A new #IndieWorld Showcase arrives on Wednesday, April 14 at 9 a.m. PT! Tune in for…
Nippon Ichi Software’s latest surreal action RPG Poison Control has hit the Nintendo Switch today in North America! Set in a pastel-colored hell, you’re tasked with purifying souls to stand a chance of returning to the mortal realm. If you want to see its stylishly strange combat in action, watch…
The year was 2005. The Wii was still only known as the Revolution. Halo 2 was the biggest game in the world. And everyone was gripped by Star Wars fever as Episode III: Revenge of the Sith was releasing that May. With a new Star Wars movie comes, of course,…
Another Nintendo Switch color variation is on the way, and this time it’s a new Lite model! Dyed a dark azure, the white buttons really pop. The new model will release on May 21st in North America, coinciding with Miitopia’s launch, and a few weeks earlier on May 7th in…
We’re less than three weeks away from diving into New Pokémon Snap! The long-time sequel to Pokémon’s first Nintendo 64 game, Pokémon Snap, looks amazing and is taking advantage of advances in photography (and its trends) from the 21st century. Last week, we were treated to a Japanese overview trailer…
Neopets, the virtual pet site most might remember from its heyday in the early 2000s, may getting a game on Nintendo Switch. According to The Washington Post, the company behind Neopets is “considering bringing Neopets to Nintendo Switch, to modernize the product and expand its audience.” However, article author Shannon Liao…
The remaster of the early ‘00s invade-em-up Destroy All Humans launched last summer for most major platforms, with a Switch version being oddly absent from the initial release. Thankfully, THQ Nordic and Black Forest Game’s are finally ready to darken the skies above on the Switch with UFOs and floating…
Missed any Nintendo news last week? Our latest episode of Mii Weekly covers PAC-MAN 99 in the eShop, the new limited-time Bowser’s Fury Spirits added to SSBU, and E3 revealing 2021 plans. Have a watch:
