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…
Ready for some finny fin? One of the biggest bits of news out of last week was that the Kingdom Hearts series is getting a dedicated rhythm action game, and it’s going to be the series debut on Nintendo Switch. We got a brief trailer showcasing a few songs, characters,…
It’s finally (almost) time! Masahiro Sakurai will be revealing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s ARMS DLC fighter in a new video presentation, airing 7 a.m. PT on Monday, June 22nd. Join Super #SmashBrosUltimate Director Masahiro Sakurai on 6/22 at 7am PT for a roughly 35-minute video livestream featuring an in-depth…
Luck and chance have always been a part of video games. This is especially true in any game that involves dice. What about a video game that isn’t a board/party game, where you’re partnered up with a living die named Dicey? Zoink Games is taking that scenario and running with…
Since the Switch launched in 2017, EA has only supported with a scant few games, like scaled down versions of the FIFA series and the indie endeavor Fe. As part of last night’s EA Play Live show, however, it was revealed that things will be changing this year, with the…
Looks like the rumors were true. During the EA Play livestream today, it’s been confirmed that Apex Legends will be making an appearance on the Nintendo Switch this Fall. Choose your Legend, squad up, and fight your way to the top when @PlayApex comes to #NintendoSwitch this fall! pic.twitter.com/bvvTF8zWPP —…
If you like abstract gridlines and stacked monitors, Bandai Namco’s got your number with its news compilation’s launch series. No stranger to bringing back their arcade classics, Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 & 2 are both arriving today with each volume packing together 11 titles each. The full…
Bandai Namco is translating the high-octane sports action of Captain Tsubasa into a new video game later this year, and if you’ve been wondering just how it’ll play the company has you covered with a seven minute long trailer delving into the gameplay systems, with a heavy focus on what…
Nippon Ichi Software has fully revealed its next new IP following a few weeks of teasing, and it’s the rhythm action game Mad Rat Dead. In the game you guide a lab rat on a quest given by the Rat God to have revenge on humans. It’s no simple platformer,…
This summer, GungHo Online is bringing another game to the Switch — it’s time to defend Earth with mechas piloted by an animal crew! Yup, reminiscent of Star Fox, but throw in your favorite mecha anime (Macross) and some game mechanics from Fallout Shelter, and you have Volta-X. …
That coveted first party slot in your Pokémon quest has had some features attached to it over the years. The most fun one is having your Pokémon buddy forego their Poké Ball and travel behind you. Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu/Eevee! allowed us to double down, having Pikachu or Eevee hang…
Since its release last October, Ring Fit Adventure has gone from “that new exercise game” to one of the most coveted items in the Nintendo Switch library. The game is perfect for staying active while staying home, but has been notoriously difficult to purchase around the world. Yet despite that…
The big reveal during today’s super early Hatsune Miku Project DIVA MEGA39’s livestream event was more support for the game on Nintendo Switch. New free and paid DLC content will start launching on July 16th and will continue until September 17th. The game’s Season 2 DLC Pass will consist of…
