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…
Night in the Woods quickly made a name for itself, receiving a fair share of critical and fan praise across its multiple platforms for its creative direction and writing. Now something else is stirring from many of its creators, restructured as a group/studio called The Glory Society. the moon…
One of the more interesting turn of events with Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been the economic bubbles that have sprung up with its heightened connectivity. Turnip prices are no longer an issue with dedicated services for people to share them and easy island visiting (you know, outside of all…
Nintendo Versus has been on a roll when it comes to online competitions lately. This last weekend saw even more Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Splatoon 2’s been in the mix, and now even more Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is fueling up for a lap around the track. The @NintendoVS…
The next Pokémon movie, subtitled Koko, was set to release in Japan next month, but due to COVID-19 it has since been delayed to winter 2020. Like many other Pokémon movies before it, it will offer up an in-game freebie, with cinema goers being awarded an Ash cap to wear…
The massive Weekly Shōnen Jump cross-over arena battler is heading to the Nintendo Switch this summer, and we finally have a release date letting us know when the chaos will begin in North America and Europe – August 28th. The game features characters from the Big Three –…
The pretty indie RPG Cris Tales finally has a release date, courtesy of a new trailer that gives us a peek at the game’s opening cinematic. Give it a watch: In Cris Tales you explore a world through time, opening literal windows to the past to change the…
Ready for some slime, Nick fans? If so, start your engines: Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix has been revealed! The latest Nickelodeon kart racing game features 28 tracks and 30+ racers (18 more than the original game) to choose from, including characters from fan-favorite shows like SpongeBob Squarepants, Hey…
As the COVID-19 situation continues worldwide, more and more people are flocking to the medium of video games to occupy themselves during quarantine. In result, total game sales for hardware, software, accessories, and game cards was 52% higher in May 2020 than it was in May 2019, despite a fairly…
Yesterday, we didn’t know the full itinerary for Amazon Games’ Pokémon Sword & Shield stream taking place this Saturday, June 13th, at 4 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. ET. Thanks to Nintendo of America, we have an official press release outlining what will happen during the two hour show. The…
If you’ve had questions regarding Paper Mario: The Origami King you’re in luck, as Nintendo has put out a new, lengthy trailer showcasing a lot of what the game has to offer. And yes, there’s officially confirmation of partners!
Sega is giving Hatsune Miku and Vocaloid fans an extremely special event next week! Focusing on “Hatsune Miku Project DIVA MEGA39’s” (available on the Nintendo Switch), Sega is bringing not only the directors of the game, but some notable stars, too! Currently, the following guests have been announced: Fujita Saki…
A summertime adventure that’s jammed pack of quests, charm, and farming will soon be able to set sail on the Nintendo Switch. Summer in Mara has had quite the journey, going from Kickstarter pitch to Kickstarter success, and it’ll soon switch its pre-order status to available. Before we venture off…
