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…
To those who worried that Umihara Kawase BaZooKa! would receive a digital-only release on the Nintendo Switch this July, don’t fret! Publisher ININ has announced that a physical version will also debut this summer, and they’ve released the box art! From an official press release: “The physical version will be…
The Nintendo Switch is a hot commodity around the world right now, with no signs of slowing down. Southeast Asia is one of the tougher regions to crack, and it seems the Switch has made its mark there, too: according to iPrice Group, a search-data website operating in Vietnam, online…
An indie darling and Kickstarter success, Hyper Light Drifter’s aesthetics made it stand out in the pixel-bit sea of indie games. Winning multiple awards and accolades, it was high time to start following the dev team behind the game and see what they would create next. Co-designer Teddy Dief left…
Remaking a game is always a sticky business. You have to thread a needle between remaining faithful to what made the original great and updating it to fit modern sensibilities, choosing what archaic charms to keep and what to throw away. Figuring out how to fit an all-time classic into…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ rise to being the world’s quarantine game has seen celebrities searching those hot turnip prices, a never ending wave of album covers, and a few shoutouts in the late-night circuits. Add another one to that last category, as in his ongoing coverage of the coronavirus, John…
NIS America has a handful of titles on the way, but among them is a curious little game that always manages to catch my eye when it comes up. Void Terrarium puts you in control of a robot in a desolate wasteland of a world, tasking you with caring for…
Recently we learned Mario card decks were making an unexpected appearance in Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, and now we’re learning a little more about the game itself… by learning. Nintendo has shared that each game in the collection will have some facts, history, and trivia included on them to…
Recently Kirby celebrated his 28th birthday and while there were plans for more festivities at the (sadly but understandably) closed Kirby Café, there are plenty ways to enjoy the pink hero while practicing social distancing. Chief among them on Switch is Super Kirby Clash, the free to play multiplayer boss…
We’ve seen several conventions and events canceled in the wake of COVID-19, and in Japan that includes the second annual Fire Emblem Expo. Originally scheduled to take place May 5th and 6th, an unofficial celebration has stepped in to rally people together. Though the gatherings, concerts, and merch may be…
The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa is one of the Switch’s unsung gems, being an engrossing mash-up of a Japanese life-simulator and a beat ’em up with RPG mechanics. That game’s creator released the similar in concept Arrest of a Stone Buddha onto Steam back in February, and now it’s been…
When it comes to JRPG parties, Xenoblade Chronicles has a pretty eclectic cast, starring everyone from a sniper who shoots her allies with healing bullets to a small, energetic Nopon who’s much older than you might think. This latest trailer for the upcoming Definitive Edition for the game introduces the…
From Bandai, Kirby’s Glitter Pupupu Set will release in the middle of June 2020, bringing Kirby fans and those who like to add creative touches to their lives a little something special. The suggested retail price for the badge maker is set at 4,300 yen (excluding tax), allowing those who…
