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…
Brawlout is getting the physical release treatment according to the game’s developer, Angry Mob Games. The Smash Bros.-like brawler was originally released digitally on the Nintendo Switch back in December of last year to mixed acclaim, and the physical edition will be hitting store shelves in May. While we wait…
You might remember about two years ago when Splatoon’s Squid Sisters performed live via hologram to an audience of thousands in Japan. This time, Off the Hook’s Marina and Pearl will be getting the treatment, perfoming live in concert this weekend at NicoNico Tokaigi. Check out the trailer below for…
Today’s rumor that would make a ’90s kid lose their mind is brought to us by ResetEra user Wrestleman. This rumor comes from Max Arguile, the Licensing Manager at a European licensed merchandising company called GB Eye. In the new “Licensing Source Book Europe,” Arguile states that the N. Sane…
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 banana peeled squeals of our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament comes another ruthless run that’ll leave…
Splatoon has had food-focused Splatfests before but none arguably as divisive as this next one for Europe: Gherkins (pickle, for those in the US and Canada) in burgers, yay or nay? ? Hmm, this is quite the pickle… Are you gherk-IN or gherk-OUT? Pick a side and battle it…
Happy February, Nintendo fans! February might be the shortest month of the year, but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of Nintendo games. No, there’s plenty coming this month to keep the dust off your Nintendo Switch! So, let’s take a look at some of the highlights coming your way…
Nintendo Switch icons have been debated over the past 11 months — after all, they’re what represent the games at first glance. Within a square format, game companies must best convey their game, and if they don’t, Nintendo fans are more than likely to chime in with their true feelings…
February seems to be an unofficial month of Nindies. With plenty of fantastic titles dropping recently and this week, there are even more games being announced for the month and beyond. TYPOMAN: REVISED Another indie title making the transition to the Nintendo Switch, Typoman’s debut onto the console will consist…
Days after going live, the rest of the Hyrule Warriors: Definite Edition site has been activated. Pages dedicated to characters, maps, game modes, the battle system, and gallery have new images from the Switch version of this mashup of the series’ Wii U and 3DS versions. Only seven characters have…
Nintendo of America has just released a short new trailer for the upcoming Bayonetta 1 & 2 collection coming to the Nintendo Switch on February 16th. Check it out below. You can pre-order your copy of Bayonetta 1 & 2 at Amazon today!
Earlier today, GameXplain posted a video showcasing some new footage from the upcoming Kirby Star Allies, and in it, we get confirmation that amiibo support is indeed in the game. The screenshot gives us a look at the main menu that also features an amiibo logo directly below the “Exit…
Platformers aren’t known for their riveting narratives. Push start, watch a brief introductory cinematic of nefarious ne’er-do-wells threatening the status quo, and it’s off to saving princesses, staking vampire lords and (Mega) busting up twirly mustached scientists. “Gameplay is king!” we shout, pledging our allegiance to the gods of gaming…
