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…
If you’ve been on the fence regarding the latest Pokémon games, Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!, then Nintendo has you covered with the release of a demo on the eShop. It’s the same one that appeared at events across the world last year, with the player being able…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Spirit Board events just keep on coming, bringing even more challengers based around a theme. This time around? It’s Power, Wisdom, and Courage combined, as the Legend of Zelda’s Triforce pulls in heroes from across that franchise. The three-day "Power, Wisdom and Courage" event starts…
Disclaimer: Some of our predictions below are based on alleged rumors that started circulating several days ago. Proceed at your own discretion, as certain details could be interpreted as spoilers. The scent of love is in the air, as flowers descend on the collective spirits of humanity while Barry White…
A true indie surprise, Celeste has become a welcome staple to just about everyone’s Switch library. Thanks to its execution and themes, it’s checked off various qualities that gamers hold dear. Those who have a soft spot for soulful music soon discovered Lena Raine’s work and became smitten with Celeste’s…
It’s been a crazy four years for ToeJam & Earl, an alien rap duo that crash landed on Kickstarter back in 2015. Throughout the game’s development, its inclusion to consoles was up in the air. And now, thanks in part to Adult Swim Games, ToeJam & Earl is finally making…
The rumors were right all along – a Nintendo Direct will be airing tomorrow, February 13th, with a focus on Switch games and Fire Emblem Three Houses. We’ll be sure to bring you all the latest news as it comes in!
Yet another game from Nippon Ichi Software has been confirmed for Switch, and it’s a new IP. As Gematsu reports, “To All of Mankind” is being developed by Acquire (Akiba’s Trip, Octopath Traveler) and is described as a “survival adventure” focusing on “girls surviving in a somehow ruined Akihabara.” Famitsu…
The modern classic that is Sonic Mania was primarily the work of a small group of people, and now they’re forming an official game studio together. As announced by Christian Whitehead, who worked on Mania’s Retro Engine, the new Evening Star studio is based out of Los Angeles with operations…
No Nintendo series revels in its anniversary like Pokémon does. Maybe it’s because I’m still remembering how all out they went for the 20th, or maybe Pokémon is just that popular with the masses. It’s just about that time again, with February 27th marking the launch of Red & Green…
“Spirits” are a new game element introduced in the latest version of Smash for Nintendo Switch. They come in a variety of flavors, such as Fighter, Primary, Support, and Masters. They hail from a vast array of different franchises from across the history of gaming, and they bestow your character…
It’s been a wild ride these past few weeks for Assassin’s Creed on Switch. First, retailers listed a mysterious compilation for Switch, and then a month later another retailer suggested it would include Assassin’s Creed III and the Vita spin-off Liberation, complete with box-art. Then, just a few days ago,…
If you’ve been wanting to dive back into the beloved Metroidvania Hollow Knight, you may soon have your chance, as Team Cherry has revealed that details regarding the upcoming DLC that makes Hornet playable will be arriving on Valentine’s Day. Ready your Needle! First look at Hornet's new adventure…
