Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
The holiday season is now just a few months away, and to many that leaves a lot to look forward to. With a vast assortment of highly-anticipated game releases just around the corner, the wait can feel almost agonizing. A good way to make that wait feel shorter is to…
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…
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition launches in just a matter of days! If you can’t wait to explore the Bionis and Mechonis, you might be interested in this new trailer from Nintendo, which gives you a run-down of the game’s more iconic Bionis locales. If you’re a newcomer, though, I’d definitely…
SNK has announced that it will be bringing a bundle of original Samurai Shodown games to Switch on July 28th! Included in the Collection are Samurai Shodown’s I through V, plus the Special version of V. Rounding out the package is the never-before-released Samurai Shodown V Perfect, which…
Update: The Triforce Tryouts event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate kicks off today! The three-day Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event tourney "Triforce Tryouts" starts on Friday! It focusses on fighters and stages from the Zelda series. Taking part will earn you a spirit from the series. pic.twitter.com/zu6vWG9bSj — Nintendo…
Before you cast out your fishing line for Umihara Kawase BaZooKa!’s July release, you’ll want to reconsider how you’re buying the game, digitally or physically, as there are three different physical bundles to choose from. A standard release of the game will be available at participating retailers, but for a…
The hair-whipping, purple-haired half-genie hero is back for her fifth platforming adventure: Shantae and the Seven Sirens. Since playing Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse on my Nintendo 3DS five years ago, Shantae has become one of my all-time favorite franchises. With each new installment, developer WayForward mixes fun platforming,…
Yesterday kicked off the last leg of a special Gigantamax Wild Area Event. Featuring Pikachu, Eevee, and Meowth from previous events and/or meeting certain saved data requirements, these three have taken turns appearing in Max Raid Battles across the Galar region. When it was first announced, dates for each Pokémon…
From the region of “Brands on Twitter,” Heinz Ketchup’s dedicated Twitter account has been active and vocal about Splatoon 2’s Splatfest rematch, Team Mayo vs. Team Ketchup. The cheerleader we didn’t know we needed, nor deserved, is now basking in tomato-based condiment glory as Team Ketchup reigned supreme. Victory…
Nintendo is continuing to roll out their online tournaments, and this time Splatoon 2 is riding the inky wave of the recent ketchup vs. mayo Splatfest rematch. On June 14th and June 21st, North American players will be able to compete in the North American Open in Splatoon 2. Winning…
Creator of the John Wick series, Derek Kolstad, isn’t done with writing scripts for film/TV adaptations of video games. With a screenplay for Just Cause announced and a TV Series in the works based on Hitman, Kolstad is already working on two more pitches. Thanks to a recent interview conducted…
We’re entering the last leg of Nintendo UK’s Super Mario Maker 2 contest! Every week before this has centered around a new item, character, or mechanic introduced in Super Mario Maker 2’s final free update. With all that level crafting practice, your only limitation is your imagination for this final…
We’re quickly approaching the release of Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics — the Nintendo Switch game that’s sorely needed this year is chock-full of single and multiplayer games. To help you keep track of what’s inside that itty-bitty Switch cartridge (or the 2 GB download if you’re going digital) Nintendo…
Among Animal Crossing’s passionate fanbase is a desire for cutesy merchandise showing off their favorite characters. Yet, when you have a game series that has over 400 characters, it’s likely that not every animal will get the spotlight. With Animal Crossing: New Horizons adding brand new characters to the franchise,…
