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…
Nintendo has revealed Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order’s latest, and presumably final, DLC pack, titled ‘Fantastic Four – Shadow of Doom’. To coincide with the release, the Fantastic Four-based DLC also received a launch trailer: The update brings with it an all-new Fantastic Four campaign mission,…
‘Who’s that Pokémon’ just became a tad more complicated in China. In an unprecedented move, The Pokémon Company is changing the name of three Pokémon for Chinese fans. Announced earlier this week on Weibo (China’s regulated version of Twitter), the official Pokémon Company account shared the name changes in a…
Just like the Nintendo Direct Mini it came from, Good Job! came out of nowhere from the Big N itself. Adopting a simple visual style and an office theme, it’s all about finding solutions to common problems in uncommon and often amusing ways. See for yourself: There’s definitely…
Nintendo has revealed new information and footage regarding the upcoming Expansion Pass DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield as part of this morning’s surprise Nintendo Direct Mini. Owners of the Isle of Armor DLC will be able to train at a dojo on the Isle of Armor and…
Nestled into the Nintendo Direct Mini was a reveal from Bandai Namco Games for the latest in one of their arcade staples — though it might be a little familiar for longtime or import fans. Originally released on the GameCube in 2002 exclusively in Japan, the Switch and the rest…
Alongside the HD remasters, DLC plans, and sequels, was something a little more classic in the Nintendo Direct Mini. Bringing together plenty of tabletop staples and more, Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, which is continuing a brand started on the DS in 2005, looks to make sure no matter where…
Nintendo Switch fitness game Ring Fit Adventure has received a free update adding in several new features, including a Rhythm Game mode. The announcement was made during this morning’s surprise Nintendo Direct Mini, which showed off the game’s new Rhythm Game mode. 17 tracks are in the mode, including some…
Though some are still waiting for Blathers to open the Museum and others haven’t even headed out on their Nook Island Getaway, the first event for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is almost here! As previously announced, Bunny Day festivities begin April 1st and in today’s Nintendo Direct Mini we got…
It’s customary for Nintendo Directs to feature at least a few shadowdrops onto the Switch eShop, but today’s were still quite the surprise! First up is Panzer Dragoon: Remake, Forever Entertainment’s updated version of the classic Sega Saturn railshooter. This cult classic’s a timed exclusive on the Switch, too! A…
Sega and Atlus have announced that their cult classic puzzle title Catherine will be coming to Switch as the recently released elsewhere and fully featured Catherine: Full Body. Bringing in an all-new storyline and plot elements, as well as plenty of DLC (including some based on Persona 5), it’s a…
Following the game’s reveal at The Game Awards back in December, Nintendo has gone all out with the Bravely Default II information in its latest Mini Direct, revealing characters, the continent, and even the new ability to combine jobs. Not only that, but the game has received a…
Today’s Mini Direct had a bunch of surprising announcements, and one of the most surprising was the reveal that an ARMS fighter is heading to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Besides stating that it will be an unusual fighter due to their inherent reach, little else was shown – we just…
