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…
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 continues to grow in spite of its already massive amount of content, and this time we’ve gotten a look at two new Rare Blades that will be joining in the upcoming Version 1.4. First up is Poppi Buster, who is actually exclusive to the Expansion Pass. Fitting,…
If you’re anything like me, landing in Bonneton for the first time and taking in its foggy, moonlit atmosphere was a highlight of Super Mario Odyssey. Drawing you into its world and just how distinct kingdoms could be compared to Mario’s usual stomping grounds, I explored every last inch of…
Mighty Gunvolt Burst has been one of my most consistently enjoyed platformers on the Switch. Bringing together characters and ideas from Azure Striker Gunvolt and Mighty No. 9, it does a wonderful job of replicating the Classic Mega Man formula while also offering new and interesting ideas. A great deal…
Splatoon and JAMSTEC’s current collaboration turned to competition, with a new Splatfest having been hosted over the weekend. The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology worked together with Nintendo to show kids and fans the thrill of studying the deepest parts of the ocean, tying in nicely with the…
In the first episode of our new series “What if?” we put together a mock trailer for a Persona 5 port to the Nintendo Switch. This time around we’re tackling another major JRPG franchise, but it’s decidedly more retro. Check out the mock-up of Final Fantasy IV-V-VI Collection below! …
Earlier today, Square Enix shared a whole host of new details regarding Dragon Quest Builders 2, including several new screenshots for the game. Most of this new info is in regards to the game’s story and setting, as well as how it differs from the first. For starters, we’ve seen…
At Reboot Develop 2018, Platinum Games’ Atsushi Inaba and Hideki Kamiya made one of their Switch goals crystal clear. Asking the audience how many played The Wonderful 101, their Wii U exclusive and one-of-a-kind action game, the question was followed by a request. Via translator, they mentioned ongoing negotiations with…
After a few years on the bench, a few Mushroom Kingdom sports stars are getting back in the game for Mario Tennis Aces. A tote bag adorned with emblems for the game’s characters will be given away as a pre-order bonus from certain retailers in Japan, and with that comes…
Welcome to Speedrun Sunday: that sadistic time of the week when we dare to challenge both your D-pad’s durability and sanity’s stamina with the ultimate test in video game bragging rights. Hot off the gallant greaves of our chivalrous Shovel Knight challenge comes yet another ruthless run that’ll leave you wailing…
The cardboard creativity of Labo’s only been on store shelves for half a day, and Nintendo’s already challenging you to come up with something spectacular. The Labo Creators Contest, exclusively for My Nintendo members, is taking submissions in three categories: Best Decorated Toy-Con, Best Toy-Con Mod using Toy-Con Garage, and…
It’s been over 25 years since Night Trap released on the Sega CD, in part prompting a congressional hearing rooted in discussing violence in video games. It was there that Senior Vice President of Nintendo at the time Howard Lincoln stated that Night Trap would never be released on a…
No doubt some people have already opened up their Labo kits and began putting together robots, pianos, and everything in between. If you’re curious about what’ll be in the box, the Japanese Labo site has you covered. You can access PDFs of what appear to be all the cardboard sheets…
