Alongside the myriad of announcements this morning from the Switch 2 Direct was the confirmation that certain Nintendo Switch titles would be getting enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 Editions. First up for the enhancement process are two of the Switch’s biggest titles, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and…
Not revealed in today’s Direct, Nintendo has a new wrinkle in store for publishers that opt to sell physical games without the physical component. For anyone looking to sell a “key-in-a-box,” Nintendo has a brand-new option: the Switch 2 Game-Key card. As the name suggests, this will be a Switch…
Mario Kart World, the newest entry in the Mario Kart franchise and the first new console game in over a decade, races on to Switch 2 in just two months! First teased back in January for the Switch 2 reveal, Mario Kart World was the first trailer shown off in…
While Trainers are partaking in Pokémon GO Fest 2024: New York City, the rest of the world will get a Water-type Pokémon event that features a debut. Shiny Ducklett (and, technically, Shiny Swanna) will be available in Pokémon GO globally for the first time. (For more details about the Season…
As we get closer to Pokémon GO Fest 2024 New York City, Google Play account holders can enjoy some perks in Pokémon GO. To start, Trainers in the United States can exchange Play Points for an exclusive Partner Research that’ll reward Trainers with a Charcadet encounter and more. (For more…
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…
During the previous Pokémon GO seasons, Niantic started selling a month-long paid Timed Research ticket (which came with additional month-long bonuses). This time the monthly Timed Research is free for all Trainers. Similar to the Season of World of Wonders, the bonuses have been dropped, yet Trainers can expect Pokémon…
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,…
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
Niantic will be attending Gamescom LATAM at the São Paulo Expo and will have an in-person activation there. Trainers attending the event can Lure PokéStops and have a chance at encountering Unown G, complete a free Timed Research featuring Pikachu wearing a Party Hat, and complete event-exclusive Field Research. (For…
Niantic will be at Supanova 2024 – Perth and will have an in-person activation at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. Trainers attending the event can Lure PokéStops and have a chance at encountering Unown S, complete a free Timed Research featuring Pikachu wearing a Party Hat, and complete event-exclusive…
A new Raid has appeared in Pokémon GO! Announced on Friday, October 14th, 2022 via the official Pokémon GO blog and official Pokémon GO social media channels, Trainers can now participate in Elite Raids. One big question though – what are Elite Raids? Elite Raids are a new type of…
Pokémon GO first launched on July 6th, 2016 and forever changed mobile gaming. Now it’s 2024 and Niantic is ready to celebrate Pokémon GO’s 8th anniversary, albeit a tad early. A plethora of party hat-wearing Pokémon return, along with two new additions – Grimer and Muk. Shiny Meltan will be…
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,…
