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,…
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…
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this episode we talk about the early release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons DLC, Pikmin pummeling smartphone batteries into submission, and Sakurai’s discussion about…
In the latest Nintendo Wiretap (originally recorded live), we discuss the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack a week after its release: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Here are our thoughts!
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this special Halloween edition, Dark TJ, the Shadow Prince takes over. He talks Metroid Dread, Mario Party Superstars, Hyrule Warriors DLC, and Pikmin Bloom!…
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this episode we cover Sora releasing for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, how Nintendo connected with Disney to make it happen, and much more. Enjoy!…
20 years ago in Japan, one intrepid explorer on an intergalactic vacation crash-landed after a comet collided with his spacecraft. Today, the original Pikmin for the Nintendo GameCube celebrates its 20th birthday! Well over two decades ago a man sat back on a warm day and watched insects in his…
The Shin Megami Tensei series proper has held itself up with various pillars and recurring features. Gameplay systems like demon negotiation and the press turn battle system shape the gameplay, while the eternal struggle between order and chaos takes its place at the heart of their narratives. With nearly three…
Before I discovered a love of games, my go-to means of entertainment were Lego. Building sets and thinking up original ideas for these colorful bricks were cornerstones of my childhood, and something I’ve kept a fondness for even as I’ve grown. Seeing the Super Mario line of sets grow has…
Ever since I got my hands on the Game Boy Pocket when I was a kid, I’ve been hooked on handheld gaming. Some of my earliest and fondest gaming memories consisted of playing games like Super Mario Land 2 while waiting for my dad’s car to get an oil change,…
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this episode we cover the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct — including release dates, new features, paid DLC, and much more.
Puma hooked up the Nintendo Wire team with a really fantastic pair of their new Animal Crossing-themed Wild Rider Sneakers that just released last month — and we couldn’t be more excited about their arrival! From top to bottom, the shoes are a work of art that celebrate a series…
Welcome to this week’s episode of Mii Weekly, a series where we feature headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo! In this episode we cover the release of the Switch OLED Model, the Metroid Dread amiibo, the final fighter to join the battle in Super…
Think you missed out on any of this week’s Nintendo news? Check out these bits of information from this week’s biggest stories. This week’s top stories Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires will launch February 15th, 2022. Sora from Kingdom Hearts is the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter,…
