Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
When it was first revealed in 2020, I don’t think anyone knew what to make of Pragmata. More than likely I offhandedly called it “that space game” and moved on. It wasn’t until about a year ago, when someone mentioned it in passing, that I even remembered it existed. Next…
Sustainability Week returns for 2026 in Pokémon GO! This year’s event features multiple debuts – a shiny debut, costume debut, and the standard “finally debuting in Pokémon GO” debut. Along with these debuts, Sustainability Week will also get its own GO Pass (and GO Pass Deluxe). So expect more chances…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
When it was first revealed in 2020, I don’t think anyone knew what to make of Pragmata. More than likely I offhandedly called it “that space game” and moved on. It wasn’t until about a year ago, when someone mentioned it in passing, that I even remembered it existed. Next…
Sustainability Week returns for 2026 in Pokémon GO! This year’s event features multiple debuts – a shiny debut, costume debut, and the standard “finally debuting in Pokémon GO” debut. Along with these debuts, Sustainability Week will also get its own GO Pass (and GO Pass Deluxe). So expect more chances…
Pokémon GO’s Season of Memories in Motion is focused on celebrating the game’s 10th anniversary (or, at least leading up to the big day, as the season shall end a month before the game’s actual anniversary). One of this season’s features is Daily Discoveries, where different events and/or perks will…
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…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a specific Pokémon will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring Pokémon will…
Yesterday afternoon, the Video Game History Foundation uploaded a brief video highlighting a new discovery made by the community: an early prototype for Punch-Out!! on the NES. While it’s more common to see in-development or early builds of games nowadays, Nintendo has always been cagey when it comes to sharing…
New shirts based on EarthBound and Mother 3 characters have been revealed by Japanese retailer Hobonichi, which is collaborating with apparel brand Warehouse. The three shirts feature the same colorful stripy patterns worn by Earthbound protagonist Ness, as well as Mother 3’s main character Lucas and his twin brother Claus….
Developer Level-5 has uploaded a new trailer for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, the upcoming seventh mainline game in the Layton series, that gives us our best look yet at the puzzle solving professor’s long-awaited return. Set one year after the events of Professor Layton and the…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
Update (4/10/26): The Bayonetta plushes are now up for pre-order at Play-Asia. As of the time of this writing, you can use the code NWIRE2026 at checkout to save 5% on your order. Gaming and anime merchandise retailer Iijan has revealed new Bayonetta plushes, which it says are…
Konami has released a brand-new trailer for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, the upcoming new addition to the series after a 12-year hiatus. Developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin, the team behind Dead Cells, the trailer features commentary from Matt Houghton (Evil Empire) and an interpreter speaking on behalf of Tsutomu…
