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…
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…
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,…
Breath of the Wild may be what’s occupying most Zelda fans’ minds, but there’s another special something coming out for us soon. The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts book will be releasing on February 21st, but in the meantime the Nintendo Minute duo has given us quick flip through…
We go hands-on with the Japan exclusive Goodbye! BOXBOY! amiibo bundle. Find out what all the contents inside this newest bundle are by watching the unboxing below!
Take out your wallet, give it a consoling pat on the back, and quietly say “I’m sorry,” because an adorable new line of Ditto plushes is available now at Pokémon Centers! Featuring Ditto-esque versions of the original Kanto starters, Gengar, Jigglypuff, Pikachu and various forms of Eevee, these plush pals…
UPDATE: Adi Shankar, producer of movies like Dredd and The Grey, went on record last year saying he was working with Fred Seibert of Frederator Studios on a “Super violent Castlevania mini-series.” Should be an amazing show! Konami’s hit video game series Castlevania is making its way to Netflix later…
Even months after the release of Pokémon Sun & Moon, the celebrations continue. Hot off the trails of the release of the first Sun & Moon TCG expansion are four new plushes on the Pokémon Center website in the US, all of adorable new Alola Pokémon. The Pokémon that have…
When it comes to Zelda merchandising, First 4 Figures has been on a roll these past few years. Not only have they made statues based on characters like Link and Zelda but they’ve also dabbled with more unique aspects of the franchise, like Darunia and a life-sized Majora’s Mask. It…
Just a little reminder for all you Pokémon fans! Toys”R”Us is hosting a special trade and collect event this weekend. If you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seat to get your hands on the all new Sun & Moon cards (that are officially out today), you might want…
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced that three brand new expansion packs are coming to Lego Dimensions on May 9th. First and foremost, The Goonies is making its Lego debut with a brand new Level Pack featuring Sloth, One-Eye’s Willy’s Pirate Ship and a Skeleton Organ. Sadly, it looks like…
Nintendo is in the process of hosting a corporate strategy meeting in Japan at the moment, and some interesting pieces of information have come to light. One of the most notable topics mentioned was that the very popular NES Classic Edition has sold over 1.5 million units globally. Due to…
The Link Nendoroid figures are coming in hot as we’ve finally gotten our first look at the third figure of the character, which was confirmed back in July. This Link is, of course, from Breath of the Wild, and comes dressed as such. Appropriately adorable, the Breath of the Wild…
Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away and if your significant other is a fan of catching ’em all, The Pokémon Company has your back (so long as you’re in the US.) Simply head on over to the Pokémon Center online store and take a look at the heart-covered…
And the Switch accessories keep on coming! This latest product is both nice looking and practical when it comes to decking out your brand new Switch. Japanese company Keys Factory has brought eager Nintendo fans this front cover for the tablet portion of the console, so now the worry over…
