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…
Lucky editor Tom Brown was kind enough to share photos of his Limited Edition copy of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. Through our gallery below, you’ll get a much closer look at the contents within the package: the art book, steelbook (inside and out), and the box itself. While we’re still envious…
Hot off of Super Kirby Clash’s debut in the eShop earlier this month, Japanese convenience store chain Lawson is bringing some collaboration goods starring Dream Land’s own superstar this week. This isn’t the first time Kirby’s made his way to Lawson, but it’s still an all-new batch of cute and…
In the latest episode of the Pokémon anime, Ash Ketchum finally did the impossible. 20 years later and that ten year-old got his first, real, regional championship victory. (Get out of here with that Orange League noise.) Taking Alola by storm, Ash and Pikachu have come a long way, and…
Over the years, toy production company Funko has proven with their lines of Funko Pops that they’re more than eager to break the mold. (Well, actually they reuse the same molds an awful lot, but I digress.) But this might be their most daring product yet, a sculptural innovation on…
With Pokémon Sword & Shield’s release only two months away, it’s time to start preparing for your adventure in the Galar region. The North American Pokémon Center is now stocked with the three starters who have already won the hearts of players around the world. That’s right, you can order…
In just under a week Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition will finally hit the Nintendo Switch, and earlier today Square Enix held a panel dedicated to the franchise. One of the big announcements was that the DQXI’s main character, the Luminary, will be getting an adorable Nendoroid, complete with…
Select Best Buy locations will be hosting the next Pokémon Trade & Play event on Saturday, September 21st. Those who participate will receive a booster pack that consists of a three-card mini pack, an activity sheet, and Pokémon coin and guide! The TCG activities will take place from 11 a.m….
Another month, another Day with Pikachu figure from Funko! September’s release is perfectly fitting for the autumn season, as it features Pikachu sitting in big pile of leaves with fellow ‘mon Pumpkaboo. Even better, everyone’s favorite Electric- type is adorned with a beautifully shaped maple leaf atop its head. Awwww…
The Sitting Cuties collection expanded its horizons in recent months by extending the plush treatment to the Johto region, first introduced in Pokémon Gold & Silver. Back in June, the newest plushes started appearing at the Japanese Pokémon Center, and I’m happy to report that the first wave of the…
Plenty of classic hardware manufacturers have been getting in on the mini console trend in the wake of the NES and SNES Classic successes, but few have went all-out like SNK. The company has released a multitude of mini arcade cabinets, and now it’s been confirmed that the upcoming Neo…
Plush workshop extraordinaire Build-A-Bear brought beloved Pokémon Snorlax to life just a week and a half ago, and the company was kind enough to send over the online exclusive bundle to Nintendo Wire Headquarters right after the big (gigantic) release. I’m no stranger to BAB’s Pokémon line — from Pikachu,…
School’s back in session and the weather’s slowly getting cooler (in some regions, at least), meaning the time of spookiness is upon us all. The North American Pokémon Center is in the process of playing catchup with its Japanese branch, as the Halloween Pumpkin Parade collection that was announced back…
