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…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
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…
Are you ready for September? Some truly amazing games and new amiibo are releasing this month! We showcase everything you need to know about the next few weeks in this latest episode of Nintendo Wire’s Release Preview!
Nothing really screams ‘90s gaming nostalgia for me quite like the PlayStation era of Final Fantasy games. Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX are three of the most iconic games in RPG history, all with very distinct styles, storytelling, and tone. Final Fantasy VII was applauded for its modern take…
Based on a leak from Nintendo UK, it’s looking quite likely that we’ll be seeing a character from SNK join the cast of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. With plenty of experience when it comes to fighting games as well as a solid place in video game hardware history via the…
Later this month Nintendo’s first major hardware revision of the Nintendo Switch will be releasing around the world – the Switch Lite. With a smaller form factor, D-pad, and lack of docking features, amongst other changes, it promises to be a major shake-up that’ll expand the console’s appeal to new…
It looks like Nintendo UK has made quite the mistake on its website, putting up a listing for Challenger Pack 4 that comes with a copyright for the SNK Corporation. SNK is well known for its classic arcade games like King of Fighters, Metal Slug, and Samurai Shodown, as well…
The next game from Zero Escape director Kotaro Uchikoshi releases in just a matter of weeks, and Spike Chunsoft has released a new trailer delving into its core investigation mechanics. While on the surface they may seem simple, you’ll soon find yourself diving into dreams to uncover the truth… Be…
The Nintendo Switch Lite hasn’t even hit the shelves, yet new accessories for it are getting revealed nearly every day. This newest product, an official case for the smaller hybrid system, comes directly from Nintendo’s Japan store. What makes the the flip cover case so unique is its ability to…
The Switch is becoming a haven for video game vocal themes, with soundtrack standouts lining up left and right across its library. While we got a lengthier look at the story via Nintendo UK’s Astral Chain launch trailer, the US version has just edged it out in a big way….
Omega Force’s latest god-filled musou, Warriors Orochi 4, is getting an Ultimate version next year, and it’s been confirmed it’ll be heading west in February 2020. It’ll be available as a separate purchase and via an Upgrade Pack for those who already bought the original. Like previous “Ultimate” upgrades, it’ll…
Ready to dig up some modern pixels worthy of a museum? NISA has announced that it’s bringing both La-Mulana 1 & 2 to the Switch and other modern platforms. Already acclaimed on older consoles, the pair of games bring old school sensibilities back for some whiplashing, treasure grabbing archaeology. …
At the recent Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2019” event, Sega announced that a new entry in the vocaloid’s main rhythm series would be coming to Switch. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix will release in Japan on February 13th, and will release in the West sometime next year. The game…
A new teaser’s dropped for upcoming and still-surprising Switch spinoff, Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. While no gameplay was featured, the trailer lets us know that the Phantom Thieves are leaving Tokyo and traveling all throughout Japan. Various cities were given the Persona 5 map icon treatment…
