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…
The Super Mario series is turning 35 this year, and according to multiple reports that means a “Mama-mia!” worthy amount of titles and re-releases. For some the most alluring of this might be the prospect of a new Paper Mario title (and I’m sitting here starving for a new Mario…
Those looking to join the Nintendo Switch family recently have had a tough time doing so. Due to a combination of demand, stock, and recent events concerning COVID-19, standard Nintendo Switch units were selling out left and right. Throw in the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and its ability…
The following article was written prior to Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s release in North America as a way of examining and celebrating the series’ history and development. Now, as Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition releases in two months’ time, we thought it would be a better time than ever to extol the…
Yesterday, we received word that we might be treated to some Super Mario remakes coming to Switch. Today, new details shared to VGC confirm certain Switch remakes: as it stands, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy are the titles slated as part of the Super Mario…
Mid-budget and quirky Japanese games were a tier of gaming that disappeared for a while in the 2010’s, likely due to rising development costs and an audience that shifted its attention to mobile devices. Thankfully, the accessibility of tools like Unreal Engine 4 and the rebound of many players to…
In early February Private Division delayed the Switch port of Obsidian’s hit RPG The Outer Worlds out of March due to coronavirus concerns. Now, a new date has been settled on – June 5th. The news comes via an official website update which also tells those who buy the physical…
Yet another series of events has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, this time being Arc System Works’ inhouse Arc World Tour 2020. Due to the global pandemic of COVID-19, we have decided to cancel ARC WORLD TOUR 2020 in its entirety. The health of our competitors,…
Just picture it: you’re having a lovely day in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, when you realize you need wood for your next new DIY project. You find yourself using your axe to shake the trees when all of a sudden… a wasp’s nest falls down. Now you’re left with a…
Making any game is a big task, and chances are you’ll encounter some bugs throughout development. While many are squashed, some critters will avoid capture or pop up after a game’s release. Animal Crossing: New Horizons has a few glitches that you don’t want to include in your Critterpedia —…
Have thoughts about the Bravely Default II demo? Well, you can let Square Enix know about them — the company is taking feedback through an online survey over on the official Square Enix website. All you need is a Square Enix Member Account to take part. The Bravely Default II…
Surprise, surprise! A special Trials of Mana themed Switch has been revealed via the Mana Series’ official Twitter account, and it looks snazzy as heck. Want to adventure in style? We'll soon be announcing ways you can enter to win one of these amazing, limited edition #TrialsofMana consoles, so…
Having fun with the full-game trial of ARMS? If your dabbling with the Joy-Con boxing fighting game has turned you into a fan, then you’re in luck. Nintendo has brought back a couple of My Nintendo rewards from the Master Mummy grave. Initially released in 2017, Nintendo had wallpapers dedicated…
