Despite the success Nintendo has been having with the Switch 2, there are a ton of avenues where it seems to be backsliding into corporate overreach this generation. One such is a line in its EULA that gives Nintendo the freedom to brick your Switch 2 console if the company…
Can you believe that the N64 classic Perfect Dark is 25 years old? It actually turned that on May 22, 2025, but now is as good a time as any to remember the impact it had for not only Nintendo, but its developer Rare. The game shifted Nintendo’s image from…
In its quest to become the worst company in America, Microsoft has announced a new round of layoffs for the company today. In a memo sent out to the press as if it’s a time to celebrate, Microsoft revealed it will be laying off around 9,100 employees with the majority…
As promised, the Ultra Unlock events for July 2024 have been unlocked thanks to Trainers completing Global Challenges during Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global. For Part 2, Steel-type Pokémon will be featured, including the Shiny debut of Togedemaru. (For more details about the Season of Shared Skies, you can check…
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,…
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 Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
Halfway through Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies, Niantic announced a “season-long” Timed Research available via a paid ticket. (This Timed Research isn’t related to the monthly free Timed Research made available throughout the season.) Available at the start of the Ultra Unlock Part 1: Better Together event, Trainers can…
20 Global Challenges were completed during this year’s global Pokémon GO Fest! Due to that, there will be three Ultra Unlock events happening this month. The first features a new debut to Pokémon GO – Tandemaus (and their evolved form, Maushold). In addition to Tandemaus being featured, other Pokémon that…
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,…
For Pokémon GO’s 2024 GO Fest, we’re taking a trip back to Alola. The Sun and Moon theme is prevalent with Pikachu wearing sun and moon crowns, Unown letters that spell Day and Night, Costumed Umbreon and Espeon, Necrozma finally debuting worldwide, the fusion mechanic concerning Dusk Mane and Dawn…
For Pokémon GO’s 2024 GO Fest, we’re taking a trip back to Alola. The Sun and Moon theme is prevalent with Pikachu wearing sun and moon crowns, Unown letters that spell Day and Night, Costumed Umbreon and Espeon, Necrozma finally debuting worldwide, the fusion mechanic concerning Dusk Mane and Dawn…
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…
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…
