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…
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is available now! To celebrate, check out the brand new launch trailer! On the fence about Monkey Ball? Check out our full review here.
Super Monkey Ball is back, and this time around the simian stars have brought a special guest to the game. None other than Sonic the Hedgehog is rolling around at the speed of sound in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, though if you want to play as him you’ll…
Perhaps more than any other title in the series, Banana Blitz had the most to gain via a revisitation. Originally released for the Wii, it marked not just a new visual style for its primate cast and courses, but it saw control shift from surgeon-precise analog sticks to motion based…
For the more motion-minded shooter aficionados out there, you’re in luck — Capcom’s upcoming ports of Resident Evil 5 and 6 to the Switch will include the option to aim with gyroscopic motion controls in a day one patch. Similar to Splatoon and other titles, the controls will help you…
Can you believe it’s been over a month since Link’s Awakening landed on the Nintendo Switch? If you’re one of the few who has yet to take the journey, Nintendo has a brand new trailer showcasing everything Koholint Island has to offer. Check it out:
We recently got our first, extended look at Persona 5 Scramble. Much more than a ‘Warriors’ style spin off, we’re getting a more actionized sequel to one of the best RPG’s of the last few years. Now Atlus has followed up with five new commercials for the game, each showing…
Welcome back to the Nintendo WireCast. On today’s episode, we talk about our experience with Ring Fit Adventure, retro collecting, and the state of amiibo! The topics are broken up into two videos below, or you can check out the podcast that brings both subjects together at once. Videos …
A new “Fun Takes Off” trailer for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has just been released, which conveys the entirely realistic and in fact likely scenario of an entire airport terminal convening to play Olympic minigames when their flight gets delayed. Instead of cracking open a…
Trainers, it’s time to make a trip to your local Best Buy! From November 4th to the 14th, Best Buy will be giving out codes that can be redeemed in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Eevee! games. Using the codes will unlock the Psychic-type Mewtwo! Before you head into the…
The stylish action RPG Dusk Diver hit the Nintendo Switch in Europe and Japan today. Accompanying it is a new launch trailer from PQube, showing off the game’s visual flair and unique Taipei setting. Watch it below: The game is set to launch in North America on October…
Pokémon Sword & Shield are rapidly approaching, and the marketing is really starting to ramp up. The latest trailer out of Japan is a long one, as it’s a summary of every new Pokémon revealed so far — whether it be a brand new creature, a Galarian variant, or a…
Are you ready, kids? I CAN’T HEAR YOU! Are you ready to shell out $300 for a SpongeBob Square Pants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated Limited Edition? Kids?? That’s right! The good folks at THQ have announced not one, but two, special editions for the upcoming SpongeBob remake featuring…
