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…
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.
We’re about a month away from Catherine: Full Body’s Switch release, and if you’ve been curious about its unique blend of story and puzzle (or just how it’ll play on Nintendo’s console), then we’ve got good news out of Japan. A demo version, allowing players to experience the game’s first…
The early ’90s saw a transition away from the 2D arcade games of yore to the 3D space, meaning a lot of new ground had to be broken to stay relevant. This meant 2D games were left behind somewhat, and in some cases even outright cancelled. That’s what happened to…
Previously we learned that Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics would have a free download version that would allow players with their own Switch to join in and keep their cards or tiles a secret in handheld mode. The free download, known as Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Pocket Edition in…
This month in Japan, Bandai Namco is set to release a unique collection of Famicom titles for Switch. Called Namcot Collection, it brings together ten titles from Nintendo’s early home console days but it’s now been announced a more modern game is slipping its way in. In move after our…
The Nintendo Switch is quickly becoming one of the best-selling consoles of all-time, and it doesn’t show many signs of stopping: according to GoldenCasinoNews, Nintendo Switch sales are up 60% since last year, and the console’s lifetime sales have crossed 55-million units sold. As for what regions are buying all…
While The Wonderful 101 failed to make a splash on the already-struggling Wii U, its quality led to it being a cult classic. When PlatinumGames wanted to get the game to a wider audience, they started a Kickstarter campaign to be able to self-publish the game. The campaign went on…
Sure, you might still be refining your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons or sinking hour after hour into Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. But me? I’m ready for some games in my games. Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics arrives this Friday, and while it doesn’t have a themed console or…
The all-time classic, blocky match ‘em up game with an added dash of battle royale tactics, Tetris 99, is still going strong on the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to new Maximus Cup events and the addition of new Nintendo Switch owners, it’s fairly easy to find 98 strangers to play against….
For myself and many I know, the N64 was the console that they became a Nintendo fan on. Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards; not to mention the original Super Smash Bros. itself all came from this beauty, and that doesn’t…
