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….
The second Choose Your Legends event has come to a close and the results are in. A new era is here, with most popular Heroes now crowned — and the results aren’t exactly a surprise. Ascending to the top of the female charts, Celica took first place by over 7,000…
If I had to pick a celebrity to portray a Pokémon Professor, Stephen Fry would be near the top of my list. His gentle way of speaking combined with an ever-present dry wit suits the role perfectly, as made evident by the likes of the BBC quiz show QI, LittleBigPlanet,…
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Nintendo of Japan has just announced that Mario Kart Tour, a smartphone application, is currently in development and is set for release on or before March 2019. The checkered flag has been raised and the finish line is near. A new mobile application is now in development: Mario Kart Tour!…
Hard to believe I’ve been playing a game at least once a day for a whole year, but on February 2nd that’ll be my go-to claim when it comes to Fire Emblem Heroes. Celebrating its first anniversary, the mobile game is offering plenty for Summoners old and new alike. Read…
Tonight’s FEH Channel was definitely something, marking the end of the game’s first year and paving the way for a big celebration! There’ll be focuses, orbs, maps, and more — but the biggest surprise might be a completely new mode with a whole different playstyle. Called “Tap Battle: Illusory Dungeon,”…
At this point, it’s fairly well established that the most popular Fire Emblem character of all time is Tellius’s own Ike. The leader of the Greil Mercenaries won the first Choose Your Legends poll even though his vote was split in half, an accomplishment that seems unlikely to be matched…
As reported over the weekend, Version 1.1.4 of Pocket Camp is slowly activating more assets. Joining the watering label for your friends’ gardens are six new villagers, clothes, and furniture associated with them, there are three new amenities, hip essence associated, and a Host the Most event to tie everything…
As the first anniversary of Fire Emblem Heroes rapidly approaches, a new FEH Channel has been announced for tomorrow. Described as “super-relaxing”, the presentation will be roughly 15 minutes long, and will likely include information about the upcoming anniversary festivities, including a new banner, the winners of the 2nd Choose…
Pocket Camp’s latest update has arrived and on the surface, there’s one obvious new feature. Selecting a friend’s profile will now have a watering status listed under their name and how many hours it has been since they last logged in. Broken into two parts, the “Watering” feature will either…
Just in time to cash in any expiring points, My Nintendo has updated its rewards. Let’s see what new additions are in store! FEBRU-POYO-ARY The pink and squishy hero is the star of My Nintendo’s latest Platinum Point rewards. Trusted to save worlds and compete for cake, Kirby’s latest game,…
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