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…
Over the weekend, the Japanese indie event BitSummit held a digital showcase of various games. Among the videos was a new trailer for Jupiter’s recently games, but hidden at the end was a new reveal – Picross S: Mega Drive & Mark III. Teased for Switch simply with…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons players, get those nets ready — the Bug-Off has begun on islands across the globe! Following previous Animal Crossing games, New Horizons’ Bug-Off features a new host, a new format, and a treasure trove of new, insect-themed prizes! Check out our guide below for full details on how…
I’m a sucker for the Azure Striker games and have been since the series’ 3DS debut. After a sequel and a spinoff, as well as releases on even more platforms (including Switch) we now know what the future holds for Gunvolt. Announced during BitSummit Gaiden, Azure Striker Gunvolt…
During BitSummit Gaiden, Inti Creates went on stream to discuss the recently revealed Bloodstained 2: Curse of the Moon. Much of their time was spent discussing the game’s playable characters and new switching mechanic, but they and IGA also had a few surprises in store. While it starts…
Looking for some cute additions to your office or home space? If so, you’re in luck (if you’re in Japan), as there are new My Nintendo Japan has shared new items based on Paper Mario: The Origami King. First off, you have the paper clip set. These nifty little paperclips,…
It’s easy to forget just how addictive the gameplay loop in the casual farming sim can be – every day is short enough that you can whittle down a routine set of tasks, and by the time you’re done the next day beckons. That plot of crops you planted will…
We all know it’s been tough to find Nintendo consoles in stores as of late, but according to Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, Switch production should “normalize” soon. Nintendo held its annual shareholders meeting today, and with it we learned a little of what to expect with Switch production moving forward….
Capcom are no strangers to eShop sales, with some of their greats getting discounts regularly. Earlier this month we saw the Resident Evil series and a few other titles get some temporary price cuts, and now they’re back at it again with a Capcom Greatest Hits sale. All of the…
In just a couple days, GungHo’s cartoony ninja-battle game has blown up to an impressive milestone. Ninjala, released on June 24th, has already reached 1 million downloads! 🎊1 Million Downloads!!🎊 THANK YOU, NINJAS!! ✌️🤩 To celebrate 1 million downloads of #Ninjala and compensate players for the server access errors…
Today Netflix has pulled back the well animated curtain on The Cuphead Show, the full series inspired by one of our favorite indies. In the quick peek, you’ll hear from staff working on the show and see some art and footage, both complete and in early animatic stages. This includes…
The fifth downloadable support pack for Switch Online subscribers has been announced for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. If you haven’t been keeping up, Nintendo has occasionally rolled out sets of items, such as snacks or materials to upgrade your spirits or even Classic Tickets. This time though, the focus is…
It’s best to get this across right away – Trails of Cold Steel III isn’t the best entry point for the “Trails” series, which first saw an English release back in 2011 with Trails in the Sky for the PSP (now available via Steam). The franchise is lauded for its…
