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…
Flashback to June 11th, 2001. You’ve just picked up Nintendo’s newest handheld in that sweet purple color, and your copy of Super Mario Advance or Castlevania: Circle of the Moon. Maybe you didn’t understand the jump from 8 to 16-bit, or how decades later it’d still be celebrated as another…
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 edition, we cover the Nintendo Switch titles that feature Mii Characters. Join us:
There are plenty of parallels to be drawn between the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Wii: Both systems broke into the mainstream with immense popularity, appeal to all ages, support motion controls, and are an absolute blast when playing with others. As amazing as the Switch is, however, it still…
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 edition, we cover Nintendo’s E3 plans, the announcement of a new Nintendo Museum/Gallery in Japan, the release of Super Hero Girls for Switch,…
Nintendo’s E3 Direct is an event I look forward to every year, and odds are you do too. Considering 2020 lacked that dedicated showcase of all that’s on the way, anticipation is at an all time high for whatever June 15th has to share. Rather than simply predict or lay…
UPDATE: Catch Nook & Chill debut live on YouTube below at 12 p.m. CT! The past year and change has been long and stressful for most of us, but thankfully there are always ways to unwind. Animal Crossing: New Horizons was an early option, with its slow-paced island…
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne Remaster is upon us, and while it may be an apocalyptic journey, it’s definitely a time worth celebrating. Thanks to Atlus, we’ve received a special delivery from the Amala Network from the lovable Jack Frost merchant Hee-Ho! Check out our full gallery below to see…
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 edition, we cover the new Zelda amiibo, Hyrule Warriors DLC, Mario Golf, and the release of Miitopia. Have a watch:
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 edition, we cover the release of Famicom Detective Club, the Netflix Castlevania series, Waluigi’s strange new render, and even more Miitopia Mii masterpieces….
We’re now right in the middle of Monster Hunter Rise updates, with April’s new content focusing on Elder Dragons and Apexes. That’s all well and good, and it’s likely Rise 3.0 will continue that pattern while also bringing on a new ending for the game’s story. But what about something…
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 the latest episode, we cover a new game announced by Nintendo and explore the jaw-dropping Miis creating with the Miitopia Mii maker on Switch….
Preservation is a prickly subject; you can’t swing a dead console over your head without hitting someone who has a fierce opinion on the matter, whether that be physical preservation purists, emulation aficionados, or someone somewhere in-between. Recent events in the games industry over the past few months have brought…
