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…
In an interview with Polygon over the weekend, Nintendo’s Bill Trinen confirmed that the Switch 2 will still be utilizing friend codes, though they are optional… sort of. As owners of the Switch will likely know, Nintendo still utilizes friend codes to a degree. They aren’t as archaic as on…
In one of the most disappointing bits of news about the Nintendo Switch 2, it’s been confirmed that the console’s Joy-Con (which are dubbed Joy-Con 2) will not feature Hall Effect joysticks. Ever since the release of the original Switch, its controllers have been plagued with “stick drift,” a very…
One thing I love about owning Nintendo handhelds is having the option to acquire accessories that complement my very large, forever-growing collections. From cute and quirky character styluses to fun keychains that can adorn my 3DS, Nintendo almost never fails to let me personalize my systems in stylish ways. That’s…
If you’re a child of the ’80s or ’90s, you may remember the feeling of opening up a new game and paging through a beautiful instruction manual. Filled with pictures and tips to get you started on your adventure, these manuals were a staple of early gaming, almost all of…
Target has pulled back the curtain on its Black Friday offerings and the roster includes several Nintendo goodies! First and foremost, the recently announced standard New 3DS is front and center in the retailer’s doorbuster section. The console comes in black or white and will retail for $99.99. Among the…
The NES Classic Mini is almost here and droves of Nintendo fans are ready to relive their childhood memories. But with confirmation of a measly three foot cord attached to the included controller, fans everywhere are looking for an alternative option to get a little more distance from their TVs….
UPDATE: Nintendo of Canada has also announced that a Black Friday deal will be available in the region. Starting on November 25th, Canadian shoppers will be able to purchase the black or white standard New 3DS for $139.99. Attention Black Friday shoppers, get a New Nintendo #3DS in black or…
New amiibo New Mario Party amiibo are now available to purchase at Amazon! 20% off with Prime! amiibo dioramas. ($10.24 and up at Amazon) Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo is here! Stock up on all your favorite amiibo to unlock features…
New amiibo New Mario Party amiibo are now available to purchase at Amazon! 20% off with Prime! Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo is here! Stock up on all your favorite amiibo to unlock features within the game with them. Remember, The…
Hey everybody, welcome back to Collectors Corner! Every other week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the Nintendo consoles, merchandise, and collectibles that I love. Ever since I was a kid, Nintendo has held a special place in my heart, and has inspired me to collect and do…
Prepare your wallets once again, Pokéfans! Even more new Sun & Moon plushes are making their way to Pokémon Center locations and online shops very soon. Starting November 18th, Pikipek, Rockruff, Togedemaru, Komala and Alolan Vulpix will be available for 1,500 yen ($14.54 USD). The life size starters – Litten,…
Pokémon trading cards sure have come a long way from their humble beginnings in the late ’90s. Nearly 20 years from the launch of the original TCG, some pretty amazing cards have been introduced that resemble works of art rather than playing cards. Enter: the Team Rocket TCG set. This…
Pokémon Generations is back with its 11th episode! You can check it out below. Need to catch up with the rest of the series? You can find all the Pokémon Generations episodes here.
If you’re over the age of 30 and had a Nintendo Power subscription, chances are you’ve at least heard of the Power Line. In the late ’80s, Nintendo was selling games like it was going out of style, and the Power Line was there to provide helpful hints and tips…
