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,…
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…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Today we’re talking about the newly announced Fortnite-themed Joy-Con and the cute new cherry blossom menu items that are on the way to Japan’s Kirby Café. Have a watch! Read our written articles about the topics here: Fortnite Joy-Con incoming Kirby Café’s spring…
Previously, we reported that the Pokémon Center of Japan was freshening up their catalog for the upcoming spring season by introducing a new line of products dubbed “Lovely Flowers With Pikachu”. As Pikachu and Shaymin are shaping up to release some adorable houseware items in just two weeks, it appears…
As we gripe over Daylight Savings Time in America, a different seasonal specialty is coming to Japan. Cherry blossoms will be in bloom soon, and the Kirby Café has three new menu items perfect for a sakura viewing picnic! The new delights include a sushi bento box, a first for…
Prior to the launch of the highly sought after McDonald’s Pokémon TCG Happy Meal promotion, fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game were also looking forward to another promotion filled with Pokémon cards. Thanks to a leak, select General Mills cereals would come with a 3-card booster pack to celebrate…
With Pokémon from the Hoenn region joining the design pool of Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch throughout the year, the company has now announced its focus on another update. Announced on various sites and social media channels (including Instagram Live and Pokémon.co.jp), Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch is…
As the winter season is coming to an end, The Pokémon Company is already preparing to gear up its online store and retail locations with spring-themed merchandise in its home territory. To kick the upcoming season off with a surprise worthy of the normal type move attract, Pokémon Centers in…
UPDATE (Friday, April 2nd, 2021 at 10:05 a.m. PT): Due to popular demand, Good Smile has opened a second pre-order run. Those who order either Pyra or Mythra will have their order shipped in March 2023. For anyone loving Pyra/Mythra in Smash Ultimate, GoodSmile has good news for you. The…
Besides the tiny tidbit from January’s Resident Evil Showcase stream that Infinite Darkness will be set after the events of Resident Evil 4, it’s been quite a while since we last heard news on the upcoming CG-animated Netflix series based on Capcom’s flagship horror series. Today, Capcom and Netflix have…
It’s been years since we heard anything about the ARMS graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics, with the prologue comic releasing way back in 2018 on Free Comic Book Day. As it turns out, there’s a reason for that, as the book has seemingly been quietly canceled. A Reddit user…
In 2018, IDW rebooted the universe of Sonic comics and they’ve been going strong ever since. With 2021 marking the 30th anniversary of the blue blur in general, it was only natural that the comics would be getting in on the action, and we now know that there’ll be a…
As it’s now March 12th, the Kirby Café’s new permanent store location has opened its doors! No longer a temporary installation, it’s found a long-term home at Tokyo Solamachi. Anyone in the area can now pop in, enjoy the cuteness, and grab a drink to-go. いよいよ本日より「カービィカフェ ザ・ストア 東京」が、常設店舗として東京ソラマチ®4階にグランドオープン！ この春登場する、まったく新しいテイクアウトドリンクを、どうぞおたのしみに！…
Pikachu is a ‘mon of many hats. I don’t just mean Ash’s cap, either. I’m talking talents and styles, and for this new video from the Pokémon Company it’s adding DJ to the list. Getting behind the turntable is DJ Pikachu, cutting together multiple recognizable songs from the Pokémon games…
