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 year of wild collaborations continues! Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble has revealed two new collaborations, featuring the iconic Kaiju Godzilla and the digital diva Hatsune Miku. Both collabs will be available on November 26th as a part of the big 2.0 update. While the update itself is free, Godzilla…
The history of the Fire Emblem franchise is one fraught with a lot of obscurity and uncertainty. With the franchise nearly being canceled entirely prior to the release of Fire Emblem: Awakening, it has been quite a winding path to get to where it is now. Despite these troubles, the…
In a true testament to patience and creativity, an Animal Crossing fan on Reddit known as DJ-Dez spent over 400 hours creating likenesses of the entire Super Smash Bros. Ultimate cast in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Through creative use of custom patterns, shirts, and other pieces of clothing, DJ-Dez managed…
Even though it doesn’t get the same top-billing the likes of Pikachu, Charizard, and Meowth get, Psyduck is one of the key pillars of the Pokémon franchise. This is likely thanks to its regular appearances during the early seasons of the Pokémon anime as one of Misty’s most misguidedly mischievous…
The Outer Worlds is now available on the Nintendo Switch, and its Japanese launch trailer has been released. The Outer Worlds is the new single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the…
Paper Mario’s next adventure is looking craftier than ever, with the main villains being origami takes on classic Mario enemies. Fittingly, Japanese retailer Geo-Online is offering a branded origami box as a pre-order bonus, complete with artwork of Paper Mario, his enemies-turned-allies, and their folded foes. The box is designed…
The latest episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings is here! This time around it’s shining the spotlight on Chairman Rose’s assistant Oleana, showing how she got the job in the first place and a typical hectic day at the office. It also explains the origin of a few odd parts of…
It might seem like being a video game designer is a dream job, but even the best face problems — just ask Masahiro Sakurai. In his latest Famitsu column, the game director noted just how hard it can be to enjoy games and avoid Smash Bros. speculation. His biggest challenge…
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in sponge-tastic splendor. Play as SpongeBob and his trusty friends to show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. This wonderfully creative reimagining of the original game is sure to strike the hearts of fans…
Run through the forest, go through the wire, cross the river, and burn down the castle of monsters. Arcade Archives: Naughty Boy is available for the Nintendo Switch today and will be distributed on the PlayStation 4 starting on June 18th. Naughty Boy is an action game that was released…
Are you excited about Shantae and the Seven Sirens? If so, you’re in luck. Shantae and the Seven Sirens is the fifth platforming adventure in the series that focuses on Shantae’s quest to find the missing half-genies after a live dance performance turns chaotic. Check out our full review of…
Another Nintendo game, another pre-order bonus to drool over. Paper Mario: The Origami King will unfold on the Nintendo Switch next month (July 17th), which means time is running short on announcing any new pre-order incentives or game bundles. Nintendo UK’s official online store has announced its swag bonuses and…
With the Pokémon World Championships cancelled this year, the Play Pokémon organization wasn’t going to let that stop them from finding a way to play-at-home. Rules for this summer’s showdown, dubbed the Pokémon Players Cup, were shared last month. Today, we know when we can tune in and watch masterful…
Get ready to get out of this world! The Outer World arrives on the Nintendo Switch on June 5th. Check out 18 minutes of Direct feed gameplay to hold you over.
