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 specific Pokémon will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring Pokémon will…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
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…
After a tease of their sightseeing adventure, Koala Baby Mario has gotten behind the wheel and is ready to roll. The Sydney Tour has begun, adding a track based on Australia’s most famous city to Mario Kart Tour. It might be a simplistic change for Yoshi’s Island’s loudest…
Last year Fire Emblem Heroes brought on childhood versions of Marth and some of his closest allies, offering up new units that were as powerful as they were adorable. Now it’s time to turn back the clock again for a different Fire Emblem game, and welcome royalty in the making…
When Mario Kart Tour launched, one of its most notable aspects was its globe-trotting nature. Courses inspired by real-world cities made their way into the game, bringing the likes of Tokyo and New York to the Mushroom Kingdom. Now another is on the way, and to get there we’ll need…
We’re just a couple of weeks away from New Pokémon Snap’s launch, and Pokémon GO intends to celebrate with a new event themed around the photography-based adventure game. Get ready to participate in the New Pokémon Snap Celebration event from Thursday, April 29th at 10 a.m. to Sunday, May 2nd…
In partnership with the Niantic Sustainability Campaign, trainers playing Pokémon GO will soon be able to earn in-game rewards through completing activities set in both the digital and real world. From Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 25, 2021, 8:00 p.m. local time Pokémon GO players can…
Dragalia Lost has just announced its next Gala Dragalia Remix showcase, opening the door for players to add two new adventurers to their ranks (and Encyclopedia) if luck permits. This time around it’s a pair of alternate versions of characters that have been in the game since the very beginning,…
Pokémon are turning invisible in Pokémon GO, and unfortunately, it’s not an intentional fun feature involving mischievous Ghost-types or camouflaged Kecleon — it’s a new glitch that has surfaced in the game following today’s Rivals’ Week update. The event introduces two new obtainable Pokémon to the map, with the Water-type…
The official Pokémon GO blog has announced that an all-new event for the game, Friendship Day, is coming later this month. The event will run on Saturday, April 24th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. It will celebrate Grass-type Pokémon with green confetti appearing on the map…
The Sanrio items keep on comin’ for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. The latest batch of small gifts and big smiles is a collection of new clothing items and plushes themed to multiple Sanrio characters. This six that managed to get their own amiibo are all here, along with a couple…
Under cover of night and mask comes Mario Kart Tour’s latest driver. They’ve been hiding in plain sight all this time, but are ready to finally make their move. Behold, the bashful shinobi of Subcon, Ninja Shy Guy! Wielding their blade and unseen expression, this special Shy Guy…
The Season of Legends in Pokémon GO is set to continue with Rivals Week. This seven-day event will see the addition of two new Pokémon and one new Legendary! The new Pokémon being added have a theme of rivalry about them, and that theme extends to the rest of the…
Though Marth’s adventure may be gone from the Switch eShop, for fans outside of Japan that might not carry as much significance as a certain, later Fire Emblem. The Blazing Blade still carries a strong reputation for longtime western Emblemers, including myself. That’s why I’m excited to see four more…
