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…
With less than a month to release, the anticipation for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has never been higher. The game isn’t the only thing fans are looking forward to though. The first new special edition Switch in quite some time will release alongside the game, and it looks gorgeous. While…
UPDATE: The Coral Switch Lite has been confirmed for release in North America on April 3rd! A new splash of color joins the #NintendoSwitchLite lineup! The vibrant and playful coral Nintendo Switch Lite system arrives on 4/3! pic.twitter.com/bZwdrPMm1R — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 18, 2020 Another Switch…
Hopefully, you’re not too fatigued of all things Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and if you needed another reason to pre-order the game, Amazon Japan has you covered: the retailer revealed three new bundles with some new goodies included. Each bundle comes packaged with the game itself and a cute lunchbox….
Last week, Nintendo of America announced that it would be bringing a Nintendo Switch lounge to airports across the United States. If you’ve been curious what the experience looks like, Redditor BlackShadow10020 has you covered, sharing several images of the pop-up event. Check out a few below: They also shared…
Although a port of Persona 5 on the Nintendo Switch may seem like a long-lost dream at this point, developer Atlus wants fans to know that hope isn’t dead yet: Persona 5 on Switch may happen at some point if fans fight hard enough. At a Persona 5 Royal event…
We’ve gone hands-on with a new controller from PowerA! Check out how this Animal Crossing themed wireless controller looks up close. And if you’re a fan of K.K. Slider, you’ll really love this design! This product has been provided for review by PowerA. Find PowerA here: Twitter Facebook…
Yet another pre-order bonus for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been announced! The anime retailer Animate revealed that those who pre-purchase the game from them will receive three gorgeously themed A5 clear files featuring beloved characters like Isabelle, Timmy & Tommy Nook, Tom Nook, and more! You can view the…
Earlier this month we covered reports that the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus throughout China would affect Nintendo Switch shipments to Japan and other Asian markets, due to the majority of components being produced in the region. Production for North America and Europe had mostly shifted to Vietnam in 2019,…
Yet again two more Switch games may been leaked by the South Korean ratings board. Following in the footsteps of Fortnite and Puyo Puyo eSports, ports of Catherine: Full Body and an XCOM 2 Collection have similarly popped up on the official ratings board website. Catherine: Full Body is an…
All shall honk in awe at Untitled Goose Game, the indie toybox of a game that cannot be contained. Last night at the annual D.I.C.E. Awards, House House won big taking not only Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game, but also the overall Game of the Year award. And…
Out of the blue, publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer Acquire have annoucned that the Way of the Samurai spin-off Katana Kami will be releasing in the west day-and-date with its Japanese launch on February 20th. While the perspective has changed from the typical behind-the-back Way of the Samurai…
There’s less than a week to go before the Phantom Thieves steal the hearts of Japanese Switch owners with Persona 5 Scramble, which launches February 20th in the region. To raise the hype, Atlus Japan has put out a new trailer that covers many aspects of the game. Check it…
