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,…
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…
At the end of Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out, there’s a special global event that all Trainers can partake in. Not quite a GO Fest or Tour, the GO Wild Area event is pulling some inspiration from the Safari Zone, but with a spotlight on Electric- and Poison-type Pokémon….
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Another new fortune cookie has been added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp! It’s time to transform your camp and cabin into an “opulent royal abode” with Phoebe’s fiery cookie. Ten new items are available in the cookie! Get a closer look at them in this latest video from Nintendo Mobile:…
Pokémon GO Fest in Yokohama, Japan takes place From August 6th to the 12th, and those in the region won’t be the only Trainers celebrating the occasion. Niantic is bringing back all the Pikachu hat variants to GO during the fest — and they’ll be available globally, meaning you’ll be…
Players have been defeating hordes of viruses in Dr. Mario World for the past few weeks. After already surpassing 5 million downloads, it’s safe to say that Nintendo’s latest mobile game is a success. That said, it’s no surprise that we’re already seeing a fun update land, brining three…
Considering the chunkily sized roster of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, it only makes sense that its mobile compatriot would seek to fill out its own ranks with characters from the game as quickly as possible. And so it is with the next banner from Fire Emblem Heroes, which offers a…
Get ready to celebrate friendship in Pokémon GO starting this next Monday, Trainers! You’ll have the opportunity to show your appreciation for your friends in-game through a very special event. All Eggs that are received from Gifts between the hours of 1 p.m. PT on August 5th to August 19th…
Hear those wings flapping and those sleepy owl snoozes? That can only mean one thing – it’s time for Feh Channel! A surprise drop of the latest fifteen minute presentation on the near future of Fire Emblems has come tonight and there’s a lot to get Summoners excited. Check it…
Looks like Team Rocket’s… diversifying their Pokémon GO portfolio? After what were no doubt a series of overwhelming losses from intrepid Trainers in pursuit of purifying pocket monsters, GO Rocket has sent out an even wider variety of Shadow Pokémon to try and hold onto their remaining PokéStop assets. The…
Continue celebrating the Summer Block Party event taking place in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp with some new threads! The Yukata Collection 2019 is here and it’s beautiful. You’ll find a design range consisting of rose-patterned wearables to some more traditional patterns — even some unique short-hem yakata dresses have made…
This weekend, players of Pokémon GO will be out in droves to gather up as many Ralts as possible, and with good reason. Not only is it extra cute in its own right and will be available with a boosted Shiny rate, but it’s also a branched evolution. That means…
Another garden event is among us, campers! This time, Isabelle is in search of pinwheetles and she needs your help to get them. Grow pretty morning glories and they’ll produce the creatures that you can give the adorable pupper. The first half of Isabelle’s Garden Gathering tasks you with planting…
Pokémon GO’s come a long way since it launched nearly three years ago, back in July of 2016. We recently learned that the game is now ranked as the second most successful western developed mobile title, accruing an estimated $2.65 billion. As if that landmark wasn’t impressive enough, it looks…
