Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
It’s not every day that you see a listing for an upcoming movie completely spoil the surprise of a character included in it. In a listing on the London-based Everyman Cinema website (Warning: the link is a spoiler), a new description for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie may have accidentally…
Early this morning, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company stunned the world by announcing that Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green would be made available on the Switch eShop next week. Likely an announcement meant to coincide with next week’s Pokémon Presents stream, which is set for February 27th, 2026, at…
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,…
Update: The wallpapers are now available through the North American My Nintendo program. Please note: If you’re located in a region other than Europe, you may experience difficulty accessing the My Nintendo link below due to regional Nintendo redirects. It seems Nintendo is getting in the Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition…
One of the biggest obstacles in an RPG can be your own habits. If you like to do any and everything before moving on to new areas, it’s likely you’ll end up overleveled and throw off the game’s curve. That’s why any game that lets me adjust my level or…
We recently saw Fire Emblem celebrate its 30th anniversary with a dedicated feature in Weekly Famitsu, and now a younger and fresher franchise is getting a similar treatment. In honor of its five year anniversary, Splatoon will have a massive feature covering the series as a whole, including a cover…
Move over Mayo, because Ketchup has taken the crown in the one-off Splatfest runback. Mayo may have got the win back in 2017, but Splatoon 2’s first and potentially only rematch saw them crack under the pressure. The bonus one-off #Splatoon2 #Splatfest is a wrap, and the winner is…
Splatoon 2’s Team Ketchup vs. Team Mayo Splatfest begins today and Heinz Ketchup’s Twitter account isn’t stopping the #TeamKetchup hype train. From posting memes to already making a crowned ketchup bottle, these tweets are stellar taunts to send to #TeamMayo’s way. Team Mayo? More like Team No way-o. #TeamKetchup…
Yes, yes, it is true. Nook Inc. has partnered with Play Nintendo to release more activities and goodies revolving around Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This time, Nook Inc.’s founder and president is the star of a paint-by-numbers project that can be completed in a number of different ways! …
