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…
A brand-new set of content is coming to Pokémon Sword and Shield in the form of the Expansion Pass! That’s right: Paid DLC is coming to Game Freak’s latest Pokémon outing on the Nintendo Switch! The Expansion Pass is split into two DLC packs: “The Isle of Armor” and “The…
I’ve said it multiple times now: Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE had one of the best RPG battle systems of recent memory. The Wii U deep cut is getting its well-deserved Encore on Nintendo Switch, and this time Nintendo’s giving a crash course on chart-topping combat. Things will (fittingly) feel familiar…
Out of nowhere, Stories Untold has received a new teaser trailer, and with it the game’s release date, for Nintendo Switch. The ’80s-inspired, narrative-focused game will launch on January 16th, almost three years after its initial release in 2017. Check out the trailer below: The port will take…
There’s not long now till Animal Crossing: New Horizons launches, and in preparation HORI has announced a new batch of Switch accessories themed to the series! In addition to the standard carry cases and bags, the company will also be releasing a Switch stand, a hardshell for the Switch Lite,…
For any strategy-RPG aficionados out there, take note: Langrisser I & II has dropped a story trailer for the latter half of its package, showcasing a host of characters, plot points, and combat animations to take a gander at. You can check it out below: Langrisser I &…
Pokémon Home — the upcoming service that will enable you to transfer Pokémon from older titles to current generations like Pokémon Sword and Shield — will launch in February 2020, as announced in today’s Pokémon Direct. Also in the Direct it was confirmed that Pokémon that will be added via…
DLC ahoy! Nintendo has announced DLC for Pokémon in Sword and Shield in the form of the Expansion Pass. The DLC will release in two parts: the “Isle of Armor” in June and the “Crown Tundra” later on in the year. Along with a bunch of new Pokémon, Galarian Forms,…
If you’re up for a double dose of side-scrolling, Sega’s got you covered with the latest pair of Sega Ages titles on the way. Already available in Japan, Fantasy Zone and Shinobi will join the line up in America later this month on January 23rd. Rescue the children of…
As the release day for Trials of Mana creeps closer, Square Enix keeps the hype alive for fans by spotlighting different characters from the game. We last saw Duran and Angela receive some attention in a video showing of some dialogue and battle scenes. Now it’s time we get a…
An unexpected star of the January 9th, 2020 Pokémon Direct was Galarian Slowpoke. Looking pretty familiar overall but with a yellow tinge to its head and tail, it’s no less a new addition to the Galar region with unique, regional evolutions to match. Unlike everything else coming via the Sword…
Today’s Pokémon Direct revealed two upcoming paid DLC packs for last year’s Nintendo Switch titles Pokémon Sword and Shield: “The Isle of Armor” and “The Crown Tundra.” The two packs will make up the Pokémon Sword and Shield “Expansion Pass,” which, when purchased, will allow players to get both packs when…
Have you heard? Pokémon Sword and Shield will be receiving Expansion Pass DLC in lieu of the series’ typical “third version.” Not only that, but the “Isle of Armor” and “Crown Tundra” DLC will be bringing all-new, never-before-seen Pokémon along for the ride! Let’s take a look at all the new Pokémon…
