As is tradition every quarter, Nintendo has released a new issue of its in-house magazine titled “Nintendo Magazine.” Shockingly original name aside, this Winter 2024 issue is now available digitally, and physical issues for the Japanese market will be shipping out soon. This newest release contains information about Nintendo’s games…
I didn’t anticipate that I would be writing about a new Sega Genesis cartridge in 2024, but we’re certainly living in some bizarre times. To promote the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film, Sega has produced some promotional Genesis cartridges that include EPK (electronic press kit) materials. There’s even a…
What better time than a Thursday evening to get some surprise Nintendo news? Nintendo has just shadow-dropped the Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Land on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Grab a vine and join the thrills in the Land of Kong. Donkey Kong Land is now available to play…
For Pokémon GO’s next event, the XXS to XXL size mechanic is being featured. The appearance of Pokémon in these sizes will be boosted and PokéStop Showcases will be active (but will probably focus on submitting the biggest event-themed Pokémon once again). For shiny hunters, you have three new Shiny…
The 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships are happening this weekend at the ExCeL London in London, England. Competitors will be battling it out in Pokémon GO, Pokémon TCG, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and Pokémon UNITE to secure an invitation to Pokémon Worlds in August. To celebrate the event, Pokémon GO’s…
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…
This year’s April Fools’ Day event in Pokémon GO is a trick in your favor! For some strange reason, Nice and Great Throws are registering as Excellent Throws. Take advantage of the XP catch bonus and take part in some free Timed Research. Plus, if you’re looking for Spinda, there’s…
During the previous Pokémon GO seasons, Niantic started selling a month-long paid Timed Research ticket (which came with additional month-long bonuses). The paid Timed Research ticket is back, but slightly changed. Instead of buying a ticket for each month, an entire season’s worth of monthly paid Timed Research quests is…
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
Trainers who have missed out on acquiring Shadow Mewtwo (and Shiny Shadow Mewtwo) have another chance! This weekend, Shadow Mewtwo is back and can be found in Five-Star Shadow Raids. (For more details about the Season of World of Wonders, you can check out our overall Season of World of…
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,…
Niantic is hosting an informal collab event for Trainers attending the beginning of this year’s London Games Festival. Trainers can visit the Battersea Power Station and get some in-game bonuses, Timed Research, and lure a PokéStop or two to see if Unown L appears! (For more details about the Season…
Team GO Rocket is back for their quarterly themed event in Pokémon GO. Similar to the previous season’s event, there will be a change in Shadow Raids, including Five-Star Shadow Raids. Say goodbye (for now) Shadow Raikou, as Shadow Mewtwo returns! But for only one weekend. Still, Trainers can look…
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,…
